ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Participants will learn proper cutting of a linoleum block and how to print by hand and with a printing press. All experience levels are welcome.

ABOUT CRAIG BURKHALTER

Craig Burkhalter was born in Macon, GA in 1956. Except for his college years he spent the first 60 years of his life in Macon. He graduated from Central High School in 1974, earned an art and teaching degree from Georgia Southern College in 1979 and a Masters of Fine Arts degree in 2002. He has a daughter who teaches in Macon and a son who is an environmental lawyer in Washington, DC. He now lives in the southern Appalachian mountains with his partner, Helen Meadors.

Craig’s career was in arts education, first on the high school level, and later as a professor of printmaking and art history at Middle Georgia State University. While teaching he continued to produce art and has shown in over 300 group and solo exhibitions. He was also the chairman of the Contemporary Arts Exchange/Macon for 30 years.

ELLIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY: Your primary address must be in Rabun County in order to attend this workshop. You will be asked to show ID with your address upon arriving.

If you are interested in attending but do not reside in Rabun County, please be aware that a monetary fee will apply. Additionally, attendance is subject to approval at the discretion of the instructor.

• Space is limited to 10 participants.

• Each participant must register separately.

• Open to local creatives over the age of 12. 

• Minors must be accompanied by a participating adult. Minors will not be asked for ID; only adults.