ED EMBERLEY PRINTMAKING



LESSON PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS

PRINTMAKING

ED EMBERLEY PRINTMAKING

Lesson Objectives: Student will learn about printmaking and use their own thumb and fingers to make prints to create a picture.

Time Required:  1 hour

Artist: Ed Emberley, Ed Emberley’s Complete FunPrint Drawing Book (in Explore Art room)

Materials:

White construction paper 9×12 or 12×18

Ink pads

Wet Ones or diaper wipes

Fine black Sharpies

Photocopies of some examples from his book for each table group

Presentation:

Discuss printmaking. Show how to make good prints with thumb and fingers by pressing into an ink pad, placing just the tip of the finger onto a piece of paper, press hard without sliding or wiggling, and then lift straight up. Show how Ed Emberley uses thin black Sharpies to create facial expressions and detail.

Procedure:

  1. Pass out paper. Write names on back.
  2. Either give children free reign or decide on a theme (farm, travel,  seasonal etc.).
  3. The students can make their own scene with their prints.