The learning objectives for this lesson are to explore geometric abstraction and relief-based design by creating a blind embossed artwork, inspired by Sean Thornhill’s layered compositions. Students will investigate the relationship between shape, balance, material and light through experimental printmaking processes.

Materials     

• Mountboard or recycled frame backing board
• Pasteboard, boxboard, strawboard (varied thicknesses)
• Scissors, craft knives, safety rulers
• Strong glue (e.g. Supertac)
• Aluminium foil
• Printmaking paper (e.g. Hahnemühle)
• Water container, blotting towels
• Crayons, graphite, or drawing blocks (for rubbings)

Optional: Watercolour pencils