This workshop brings together nature observation, drawing, and hands-on printmaking—guided by artist and educator Katya McCulloch, with support from Cathy Leather.

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It begins outdoors, immersed in wetlands and birdlife, and continues in the studio where participants will transform their field sketches and photos into bold black-and-white linocut prints.

All participants will be invited to select and exhibit their favorite results at MSA to coincide with an upcoming exhibit suitable for the medium and content. Exhibit entry fees will be waived for participants in this workshop. 

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Overview

Nature to Linocut: Translating Wildlife into Print

Duration: 3 consecutive Saturdays
Dates & Locations:
• January 31, 2026 – Outdoor session at Gallinas Ponds
• February 7 & 14, 2026 – In-studio sessions at Marin Society of Artists

Time: 1-4pm pm each day
$330 workshop fee payable to Marin Society of Artists.  Checks only, no credit cards, no cash. Deadline: Jan. 25, 2026.

Plus $25 materials fee, paid directly to Katya McCulloch at the first session. 
Light snacks provided all days

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What You’ll Do

Session 1 – Nature Journaling & Wildlife Sketching (Outdoor)
Spend time drawing, observing, and gathering inspiration in an aviary habitat.
(If weather is uncooperative, we will meet at MSA and continue the drawing aspect of the workshop indoors, participants will be notified the morning of the first workshop if location changes)

Session 2 – From Sketch to Linocut (Studio)
Translate your wildlife sketch or other reference images into a strong linocut composition.
Topics include image cropping, re-sizing, transfer methods, and carving techniques.

Session 3 – Carve & Print (Studio)
Complete carving and print your own bird or wildlife portrait on fine printmaking papers.

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About the Instructor

Katya McCulloch
• MFA, Printmaking, San Francisco (1995)
• BA, Practice of Art/German, UC Berkeley (1989)
• Born in Chicago, Illinois

Website: www.katyamcculloch.com
Email: katya.mcc@gmail.com

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Registration

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To reserve your spot, complete and submit the  

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Then mail or drop off your check for the Workshop Fee of $330 only, payable to Marin Society of Artists, to be received by the deadline January 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm  Note: the gallery is open Weds thru Sun from noon to 4 pm.
Marin Society of Artists
1515 3rd Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Attention: Printmaking Workshop

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Space is limited, and registration will be confirmed upon receipt of payment. 
Cancellations received on or before January 25, 2026 will receive a refund minus $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after that date are non-refundable. 

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Participants acknowledge that one session may take place outdoors and assume all risks associated with outdoor activity.

This workshop is ideal for artists who love nature, birds, and working across disciplines—from field sketching and photography to traditional printmaking.

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