Expand your potential to successfully carve a variety of wood species for use in woodcut printmaking. In this workshop, students will learn about wood properties, wood selection, and effective power carving techniques using both rotary and reciprocating carvers. Betty and Dixie will cover how to prepare boards for machine- and hand-pulling prints. This workshop is ideal for all levels of printmakers. Beginners will be introduced to the printmaking process, learning about ink, brayers, and paper by printing the designs they carve. Advanced printmakers will learn how to more easily carve hardwoods and how to incorporate (or avoid) woodgrain. No previous carving or printmaking experience is needed.