Linocut Printmaking on Paper with Mark Bair

CLASS: Linocut Printmaking on Paper with Mark Bair
DATE/TIME: Saturday June 13, 2026 from 10am-4pm
LOCATION: Guild Gallery & Art Center, 24353 Redwood Hwy. Kerby, OR 97531
PRICE: $55-$75 sliding scale fee-includes ALL materials!

Looking to learn a new skill or hobby this summer? Try your hand at blockprinting with linoleum and make an image that can be used again and again to print on paper, fabric, clothing, and more!

Join Guild Member Mark Bair for a daylong workshop, Linocut Printmaking on Paper on Saturday June 13 at the Guild Gallery & Art Center in Kerby.  Mark provides many years as a seasoned artist to help you find your courage and trust with the carving process. With his detailed instruction and hands-on assistance, you'll feel confident enough to start and finish a linoleum black carving on your own using the skills you learn in class. You'll walk away with a series of prints of your very own along with knowledge of basic printmaking techniques, styles, ink types, and paper selection.

Linoleum blocks consist of a thin layer of linoleum mounted on wood which allows for softness and ease with which it can be cut. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is then inked with a roller and printed onto paper or fabric.  During this workshop, Mark will share printmaking basics, tools of the trade, understanding the process, tool maintenance, and safety. Then you get to create your own design, transfer the design to the Lino block, carve the block, and finally ink and print your design onto various papers! Bring your own paper, fabric, or other materials to print on, if desired.

This workshop series is for ages 18+ and all skill levels are welcome--no prior experience is required. Class fees are sliding scale $55-$75 and includes ALL materials. When you register, please honestly self-select your contribution. Choose a tier that supports you to commit. By paying at the highest level you help subsidize others and offer scholarships to support a wider range of people. If the sliding scale would be a hardship and you’d like to request a scholarship, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at (541)-592-5019.

ABOUT MARK BAIR: From a young age, Mark Bair was immersed in creativity, growing up in a household shaped by the artistic influence of his grandmother and mother—both talented artists, artisans, and accomplished cooks and bakers. Surrounded by tools, materials, and the spirit of craftsmanship, Mark developed an early appreciation for the world of artmaking.

Like many artists, he has explored a wide range of mediums, including paper, paint, clay, and eventually wood. In the late 90s, Mark began studying wooden boat building, which sparked a deeper interest in woodcarving—a medium that has captivated his attention ever since. Alongside his carving work, he continues to keep several sketchbooks active and always has his watercolors nearby. Although much of his work is created in solitude, Mark finds great joy in teaching his craft. Sharing techniques and ideas with like-minded individuals is a fulfilling and energizing part of his artistic life!

By 2019, Mark had built a successful art business spanning two decades. He taught workshops, exhibited in galleries, and traveled the east coast craft circuit. His work is held in permanent museum collections and has been collected around the world. In response to the pandemic in 2020, Mark closed his studio and embraced life as a full-time RVer, splitting his time between the Illinois Valley in the spring and summer, the Oregon Coast in the fall, and the Mojave Desert during the winter months. Today, he maintains a small studio in Southern Oregon and continues to create wherever he travels, always finding space for art in his ever-changing surroundings.