Woodcutting
Woodcut
Wood carving is not only one of the oldest relief printing techniques, but also one of the most diverse.
Discover your creativity while cutting in lime wood and let the competent course instructor Christian Thanhäuser inspire you to experiment with the carving knife and guide you with his expert knowledge. Play with light and shadow to discover a new and often astonishing view of things and experience exciting and relaxing moments.
At the end of the course, you will be proud of what you have created. And if you need a nice postcard or a special gift in the future: Your work can be reproduced again and again!
What course participants say
"It was a marvellous course that could not be surpassed. Thank you very much, especially for your personal commitment!"
"The instructor provided guidance and support and encouraged participants to conduct their own experiments."
"The workshops are well equipped and create a good atmosphere."
"The professional level combined with constructive openness to questions."
Tool list
Of course, we will provide all the tools required for the course. You will also have the opportunity to try out our entire range of tools during the course.
The following tools, among others, are used for woodcutting:
Black liquid ink
Folding bone
Linoleum and wood carving knives
We recommend sharpening the carving knives used:
Combination stone, grit 1000/6000
Multiform stone, 4000 grit
Sharpening insert Suehiro
DVD recommendation
Woodcut
With Christian and Ludwig Thanhäuser. In this educational film, wood engraver Christian Thanhäuser teaches the technique of woodcutting, from the first sketch to the print on Japanese paper. Ludwig, the artist's son, who at the age of eleven is already working on large formats and cycles, shows how effortless the handling of the carving tools can be and the joy of playing with light and shadow.
