Borders, Boundaries and Limits
Printmaking and Alternative Photography
A National Juried Photo Show at Remarque
 July 6th through July 28th, 2018

Remarque/New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery invited printmakers and photographers from around the world to submit work for this exhibition. “Borders, Boundaries and Limits” is a show of hand-printed photographic imagery using “alternative processes”, such as: photogravure, photopolymer intaglio, cyanotype, gum bichromate, carbon, salt, lumen, anthotype, gumoil, etc; basically, any alternative to straight digital printing.

The theme of “Borders, Boundaries and Limits” is interpreted literally, figuratively, expressively, psychologically, and visually!

Douglas Collins, “91317-6,” Cameraless photography, 9 x 9 in, 2017, $400

Zeinab Saab, “Translate Beit,” Screenprint/artist book, 4.25 x 11 in, 2018, $450

Sage Stafford, “Cyanoscape (Chicago & Casablanca),” Cyanotype on muslin fabric, 11 x 7 in, 2018, $100

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Upcoming classes

Multi-plate Color Gravure

$258.00

Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 2018

​Weekend workshop

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Multiple Plate Gravure

This workshop provides an exciting opportunity to create beautiful limited edition prints using positive and negative plates, and multiple color plates. Utilizing Photoshop and printmaking you can turn an ordinary color photograph into an “out of this world” image. Gravure was introduced in the 1800’s as a way to reproduce photographic prints and is still used today. Prior knowledge of etching, photography and/or Photoshop is very helpful but not necessary.

This class is open to all, but it is recommended that students take the “Introduction to Gravure” class first.

Class dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 2018

Class time: 10 AM - 5 PM, includes lunch break

Class fee: $ 240 + tax, includes two small plates, and all printing materials. Additional plates are available for purchase.

Instructor: Diane Alire, MFA

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Creative Catalyst Bootcamp for Artists

$161.25

Creative Catalyst Bootcamp for Artists

One-day Workshop

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Are you an artist who's overwhelmed by all your creative ideas, and don't know what to focus on? Maybe you have several half finished projects, want to create a body of work, or pursue several ideas, but time slips by and you haven't got them off the ground? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Join us for a Creative Catalyst Bootcamp where we'll spend a full day diving into a fun, collaborative environment that will help you recognize what's keeping you stuck, craft an achievable plan, and get you taking step-by step action to realize your creative project.

 

What's covered:

 

 

Stop spinning your wheels and get clear on what creative idea to focus on that will meet your art goals

 

Spot-on support from an artist/entrepreneur who understands the unique sensibilities and challenges creatives face

 

Group feedback, 1-1 mentoring, Q & A 

 

Learn how to play to your strengths to implement a flexible plan to meet your goals

 

 

Who this is for:

 

You're an artist/creative who wants to filter out distractions and build practical momentum with your creative projects. You're ready to roll up your sleeves and get support designing a step-by-step plan to get a chosen project completed.

 

Bio

 

Christine Herman is an artist, entrepreneur, and mentor to creatives of all stripes. She is the designer of the Creative Muse Card Deck & Guidebook, and offers workshops and retreats to helps artists and creatives overcome blocks and bring their ideas into form. When not teaching, you can find her in her printmaking studio or hiking in the Sandia foothills. Visit www.christineherman.com.

Class date: Saturday, September 8, 2018

Class time: 10 AM - 5 PM

Class fee: $150 + tax

​Instructor: Christine Herman

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Comic Creators' Workshop

$268.75

Comic Creators' Workshop

Evening Workshop

Five Thursday evenings, beginning July 26, 2018

This long-form workshop is for anyone who is working on a comic – from graphic novels to comic strips. We will cover essentials such as narrative structure, character development and environmental design, as well as learn how to use the unique aspects of comics as a visual and storytelling medium to give life to your story. Participants will share and critique work in a supportive, rigorous environment. All skill levels are welcome. 

Have a comic that you're trying to get off the ground? This workshop can help. Join Harvey Award-nominated comic artist Michael Ellis for this series of workshops where we will critique, edit, share and support one another in completing that comic story. This workshop is an excellent way to get ongoing feedback for your projects. You don't have to have a comic in the works already - we can help you get started as well.

Class date: Thursday evenings, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 8, 2018

Class time: 6 PM - 8 PM

Class fee: $250 + tax

​Instructor: Michael Ellis

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Painterly Collagraphs

$161.25

Painterly Collagraphs

Two Sunday Afternoons, October 14 & 21, 2018

In this class you’ll discover methods for creating rich, expressive, painterly prints. By understanding how various acrylic gels and pastes will ink up, you’ll learn how to plan the “values” in your print. Unlike collagraphs created with mat board and collaged elements, this method produces a final plate that is very durable and that doesn’t require sealing. 

 

We’ll also use Akua’s Carborundum Gel and fine carborundum grit – both of which can be used with stencils – and explore ways to make the results more expressive with random textural qualities and thin calligraphic lines. Both smooth and textured plates will be provided, allowing for more creative possibilities.

 

These painterly methods allow the printmaker to adapt the techniques to their own individual mark making, and doesn’t involve expensive materials to crimp your style!

 

Your instructor, Trish Meyer, is an experimental artist, printmaker and calligrapher with a background in graphic design. Visit her website at trishmeyer.com.

 

Class dates: Two Sunday Afternoons, Oct 14 and 21, 2018

Class time: 1 PM – 5 PM

Class fee:  $150+ tax, all paper and materials will be supplied

Instructor: Trish Meyer

 

 

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Innovative Approaches to Monotype

$258.00

Innovative Approaches to Monotype

​Weekend workshop

August 18 & 19, 2018

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In this special class, Mary will push you to experiment with many different monotype techniques! Monotypes are one-of-a-kind prints made by applying (and removing) inks with a paintbrush or a roller to a polymer plate and then printing the image onto paper. Additional layers can be created by applying another element to the plate and passing it through the press one or more times, resulting in rich, layered, complex prints. Inks can be wiped and scratched off, dotted on, applied or blocked with stencils and more. We invite the experienced and the inexperienced to join us in this creative, wild journey into the nearly infinite possibilities of monotypes… 

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Class dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19, 2018

​Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM, includes lunch break

Class fee: $240 + tax, includes all printing materials and one large paper (divided in quarters.) Additional paper may be purchased.

Instructors: Mary Sundstrom ​

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Photoshop for Artists

$215.00

Photoshop for Artists

Sunday Afternoon Workshop

August 5, 12, & 26, 2018

Beginning Session - August 5

Photoshop has become the industry standard for bringing analog artwork into the digital realm. Whether putting together a portfolio, a website, or creating prints to sell, knowledge of Photoshop is a must for today’s working artist.  

 

In this course, you will learn the basics of Photoshop to archive your artwork. We will learn how to use this powerful tool to digitally preserve your art, perform color corrections, and prep your work for commercial and giclée printing. We will cover the best ways to display your work digitally as well as in print.  

 

Some prior knowledge of Photoshop is helpful, but not required. Attendees must bring their own computers. It is preferred that you have Photoshop installed, but if not, we will assist you in downloading and installing a free trial version.

Intermediate Session - August 12

 

Learn how to use Photoshop as a tool for composition, design, and reference for your artwork. We will learn to use Photoshop’s vast array of tools including selection, layering, and masking to assist you at every stage, from planning to execution of your work. We will gather elements and combine them as digital collage, create references that can be scaled up or down, and more. 

 

Some prior knowledge of Photoshop is helpful, but not required. Attendees must bring their own computers. It is preferred that you have Photoshop installed, but if not, we will assist you in downloading and installing a free trial version.

Advanced Session - August 26

 

Dive in to Photoshop as a tool for creating original digital paintings, collages, and more.  Digital art, while quickly becoming the standard in commercial art, offers vast potential for studio artists as well. We will learn the basics of digital painting, color mixing, drafting and much, much more in this course. 

 

Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Photoshop. Attendees must bring their own computers. It is preferred that you have Photoshop installed, but if not, we will assist you in downloading and installing a free trial version. It is also preferred that you bring a digital drawing tablet and stylus. 

Class date: Three Sunday Afternoons, August 5, 12, & 26, 2018

Class time: 1PM-5PM

Class fee: $200 + tax

​Instructor: Michael Ellis

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Graphic Memoir

$145.13

Graphic Memoir

Afternoon Workshop

Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2018

The powerful medium of sequential art presents unique opportunities for memoirists. We will explore the rich visual language of comics and apply it to narrative structure, visual metaphors, symbolism and imagery in order to give physical form to memory. From recreating and interpreting the drama of major life events to reflecting on the quiet, spiritual episodes in our lives, comics can be an ideal medium for your stories.

 

Previous experience in creating comics is not required.

​Class date: Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2018

Class time: 1PM-5PM

Class fee: $135 + tax

​Instructor: Michael Ellis

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Monotype from Life

$139.75

Monotype from Life

Evening Workshop

Two Thursdays, August 9th & 16th, 2018

In this workshop, we will use a variety of drawing, multimedia, and printmaking techniques to create expressive figure drawings from a live model.  We will experiment with capturing the urgency and immediacy of a model using direct and indirect methods, as well as explore layering, altering, and manipulating the imagery via printmaking, multimedia and collage techniques. 

 

Printmaking and figure drawing experience is not required, but please bring a sense of experimentation and adventure! 

Class date: Two Thursdays, August 9th & 16th, 2018

Class time: 6PM-9PM

Class fee: $130 + tax

​Instructor: Michael Ellis

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The Expressive Line Workshop

$91.38

The Expressive Line Workshop

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Afternoon Class

In this mixed-media workshop, we will explore the expressive possibilities of line. We will practice traditional and experimental drawing techniques and attempt to discover synesthetic and graphic potential of our lines. A strong emphasis will be placed on gesture. Please bring a variety of drawing media and surfaces on which to practice.

Class date: Saturday, July 28, 2018

Class time: 1pm-5pm

Class fee: $85 + tax

​Instructor: Michael Ellis

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The Illustrated Poem Workshop

$91.38

The Illustrated Poem

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Afternoon Workshop

Using the rich imagery found in poetry as a starting point, we will create mixed-media illustrations. In this workshop we will practice the ideation process that goes into illustrating a text and explore potential solutions – both literal and thematic – to creating visuals to accompany and embody a text. These skills are essential for anyone working in any aspect of illustration, from children’s books to editorial, cartooning to technical illustration, concept art to gallery art. Please bring a selection of your favorite poetry and your art materials of choice.

Class date: Sunday, July 29, 2018

Class time: 1 PM - 5 PM

Class fee: $85 + tax

​Instructor: Michael Ellis

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New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery

New Grounds was one of the first completely non-toxic professional print workshops in the world. In business for more than 20 years, it is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to providing artists with press access, classes, exhibition opportunities and other printmaking related services. 
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IMPORTANT NEWS: Our retail business hours have changed. We are now open  Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10 am - 6 pm,  and also by appointment (please provide one day's notice via email--we'd love to meet with you!).​

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