Jamaal Barber

Relief Printmaking

October 4 - 9, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Printmaking, 2D

Overview

Relief printmaking is an accessible way to create unique, beautiful prints by carving a surface—such as wood or linoleum—and printing the raised image onto multiple surfaces. In this workshop, instructor Jamaal Barber will explore all the basic parts of the relief printmaking process, from initial design and carving to inking and pulling the final prints. Students will learn the fundamentals and then be encouraged to experiment with more advanced techniques to develop their personal imagery. This workshop is ideal for both beginner and intermediate students.

Course Fee : $760.00

Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

Registration Fee

$50.00

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Jamaal Barber

Jamaal Barber is a creative and imaginative artist born in Virginia and raised in North Carolina. After discovering a passion for printmaking through a screen printing demo in 2013, he made it his primary studio focus. His woodcuts and mixed-media prints are highly recognized, notably illustrating the new Folio Society special edition of Colson Whitehead’s book, The Underground Railroad. Jamaal recently participated in the MTV/Smithsonian Channel art competition show, The Exhibit, and has completed commissioned work for clients including Twitter, the New York Times, Penguin Random House, Black Art in America, and Emory University.

Artist Website

Explore the 2D Arts Studio

Located in the historic West Building, the 2D Studio is a bright, multi-use room for all 2D related workshops at Arrowmont. Ideal for our printmaking, bookmaking, and painting or drawing classes, there’s plenty of room for groups of up to 20. A small outdoor courtyard offers a shaded place of respite or an extended outdoor instruction space.

Explore the 2D Arts Studio