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Personal Memory Linocut Printmaking

School:: Galaxy Middle School
Subject:: Art
Teacher:: Keri O'Connell
Students Impacted:: 60
Grade:: 6-8
Date:: August 7, 2024

Investors

Thank you to the following investors for funding this grant.

FUTURES Foundation - $900.00

Anonymous Family Foundation - $100.00

Goal

The purpose of this project is to introduce students to the art of linocut printmaking through the exploration of personal memories. This project will help students develop their artistic skills, foster creativity, and provide them with a new medium for self-expression. Linocut printmaking offers a unique hands-on experience that enhances students' understanding of both the technical and conceptual aspects of art. We need these materials to provide students with the tools necessary to create high-quality prints, ensuring they have a meaningful and enriching art education experience.

What will be done with my students

Students will learn the basics of linocut printmaking, including designing, carving, inking, and printing their own linocut blocks based on personal memories.
- **VA.68.S.2.1:** Organize the structural elements of art to achieve artistic goals when producing personal works of art.
- **VA.68.S.3.1:** Use two-dimensional or three-dimensional art materials and tools to understand the potential and limitations of each.
- **VA.68.C.2.1:** Assess personal artwork during production to determine areas of success and needed change for achieving self-directed or specified goals.
- **VA.68.F.3.2:** Analyze the procedural and divergent thinking skills developed in visual art to identify a purpose for the communication of art ideas.

Benefits to my students

Funding this project will provide students with access to high-quality linocut printmaking materials, enabling them to explore a new art form. The project will enhance their technical skills, improve their ability to express personal narratives through art, and deepen their appreciation for printmaking. Additionally, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they navigate the various stages of the printmaking process. This hands-on experience will also foster a sense of accomplishment and pride in their artistic achievements. The brayers and carving tools will last throughout the years to come and will continue to impact students for years to come.

Budget Narrative

The grant funds will be used to purchase the following materials for the linocut printmaking project:

- Linoleum (2x3 practice blocks): 84 blocks to allow students to practice using the carving tools
- Linoleum (4x5 final blocks): 84 blocks to carve their final design, including extras in case of a mistake that cannot be turned into something else.
- Linoleum Cutters and Handles: 32 sets to ensure there is enough for each student in the class, to allow for safe and effective carving.
- Printmaking Ink: High-quality black ink for durable prints to create contrast against their colorful backgrounds
- Brayers: 32 brayers to facilitate smooth and even ink applications
- Printmaking Paper: 100 sheets of high-quality printmaking paper.