Relief Printing Demo
with Omar Gonzalez
May 9th, 2026 | 1PM
204 S Austin Street Rockport, TX
FREE for Members but MUST Register
About the Class:
Join Omar Gonzalez for an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of printmaking. Omar will showcase examples of his portfolio that span different mediums and will focus on woodcut and linocut relief printing techniques for the demonstration. He will use an etching press and hand burnishing to pull an impression and also explore the creative use of color using different methods. Other surfaces to print on will be explored such as textiles.
This free public demonstration is a great introduction to the world of printmaking for beginners and anyone curious about the process. For those unfamiliar with printmaking, this will be an opportunity to experience the art form beyond the finished piece and gain insight into the hands-on methods that bring each work to life.
What you will learn:
● Understanding of the basics of relief printmaking and its creative process
● Familiarity with key tools, materials, and safety practices used in relief printing
● Carving, inking, and printing techniques
● Knowledge of how to plan, print, and organize a small edition
● Appreciation for the craftsmanship and possibilities of printmaking
About the Instructor:
Omar González is an Assistant Professor in the Art, Communication, and Theatre Department at Texas A&M University–Kingsville and resides in Rockport, TX.
Omar is a multidisciplinary artist who earned his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2020. He previously received a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas A&M University–Kingsville in 2009 and 2014, respectively.
His work is held in the permanent collections of the National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago, IL), Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, TX), Zuckerman Museum of Art (Kennesaw, GA), Mexican American Studies Institute (Kingsville, TX), and Del Mar College (Corpus Christi, TX). González has exhibited across the United States and has work collected in Canada, France, Germany, China, Thailand, and Australia.
May 9th, 2026
1PM
$FREE for Members but MUST Pre-Register