St Cuthberts Mill : Steamroller Printing at Tacoma Wayzgoose Print Festival

Ambassador Kathryn Anderson is a professional printmaker and printmaking tutor living in Tacoma, Washington, USA. At this year’s printmaking festival, Tacoma Wayzgoose, she was part of a unique experience – printing big linocuts using a steamroller!

Kathryn's lino cut design in the making

Kathryn shares more about the event:

"Wayzgoose is a traditional celebration of printmaking where artists get together to celebrate and share their work. This annual printer’s event dates to the 16th century. In these modern times, it has evolved into a community event where printmakers share their work and provide hands-on demos for the attendees. I love this all-ages event where everyone is welcome. It’s a wonderful way to teach about printmaking and to build community."

Kathryn rolling ink onto her large linocut

"My favourite aspect of Wayzgoose this year was the creation of giant linocut prints that were printed with a steamroller! These 24” x 36” linocuts were carved by professional artists and high school students. It was a wonderful day of printing and sharing the joy of printmaking."

Reveal of the print after being rolled

"Pulling that first print of a newly carved block is always exciting, but printing a giant block outdoors with a steamroller for a press is just incredible! It takes a team of printmakers working together to make each print a success. I love the camaraderie and the absolute joy in lifting that first print off the block and presenting it to a waiting crowd. We all shared those moments of delight and appreciation for everyone’s work. A very happy day indeed!"

The team with the finished print

"Big thanks to St Cuthberts Mill for providing beautiful Somerset Satin paper for the artists! They printed so incredibly beautifully! We all left with lovely work, inky hands, and great big smiles!"

Take a look at the Instagram reel!