Improvisational Printmaking: Layers of Color, Texture & Shape
This workshop explores experimental printmaking with an emphasis on shaped stencil plates, application of textures and layering of elements. Students will experiment in this mix to create unique layered and lyrical prints that defy a beginning or end point. This class encourages open-ended exploration and improvisation with monotype, stencil, reductive techniques, trace monotype and more. Experienced and non-experienced printmakers alike are welcome! Class date: June 3rd Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM Class fee: $130 + tax, includes all printing materials and one large sheet of paper Instructor: Jessica Krichels |
Introduction to Photopolymer Printmaking Are you a photographer? An artist who loves taking photos? This versatile technique is perfect for all photographers interested in expanding their options for photographic expression. The wonderfully-easy-to-use photosensitive (photopolymer) plates allow artists to create a distinct, handmade look with their photographic prints. Participants will learn to manipulate their images on Photoshop, how to expose them onto the photosensitive plates and finally, techniques for inking and printing rich and detailed images. Photogravure was introduced in the 1800's as a way to produce photographic prints and has been revived with the availability of non-toxic photopolymer plates. This class is great for experienced and beginning printmakers alike! Date: June 10-11, 2023 Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM Cost: $260 + tax Instructor: Jessica Weybright SOLD OUT! Please email us to be put on the wait list. |
Watercolor Monotype
Challenge convention and take chances in this monotype workshop that explores the rich intersection between painting and printmaking. In this unique workshop, watercolor washes are laid down on Yupo paper, allowed to dry, then cut up and reconfigured into multi-layered monoprints when run through the press with damp paper. To these painterly washes, linear marks are added using drypoint and transfer drawing techniques. We invite the experienced and the inexperienced to join us in this creative, colorful journey into the many possibilities of watercolor monotypes… Date: June 17 & 18, 2023 Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM Cost: $260 + tax Instructor: Mary Sundstrom |
Monotype and Chine Collé with a Side of Photopolymer, with Ron Pokrasso
Week-long Summer Workshop Ron Pokrasso’s approach to monotype in combination with chine collé/collage and photopolymer platemaking will open your eyes and working process to a whole new range of possibilities. Using Akua non-toxic products Pokrasso will demonstrate numerous methods to working with inks and tools. He will guide you through registration methods to be able to use multiple plates with perfection. Using dry paper you will enjoy the immediacy of reworking the surface and the ease in coming back days later to works in progress. You will learn how to think in layers, where many options become available in one or more impressions. With so many surfaces, your options will become endless and the mixing and matching of imagery will have the potential to move you into exciting new directions. This workshop is suitable to all levels of experience. Class dates: June 26-30, 2023 Class Time: 10am–5pm (with a lunch break) Class fee: $950 + tax Instructor: Ron Pokrasso SOLD OUT! Please email us to be put on the wait list. |
Narrative Relief Printmaking
Learn advanced techniques of relief linoleum printmaking in this two-day weekend workshop with guest instructor, Ramon Deanda. Deanda, a printmaker, muralist and sculptor, hails from the borderlands of Texas and draws from a rich cultural and family history to create his thought provoking often humorous art. In this workshop he will guide participants through his process of planning, designing and mark marking to create a 2 color narrative linoleum print. In relief printing, the image is printed from a raised surface which was produced by cutting away non-image areas. This class covers several techniques including multi-plate and reduction printing. Artists will work with non-toxic water based inks and linoleum blocks. In relief printing, the surface of linoleum creates the image, rather than the areas below the surface (as is the case with etching). The artist carves out their image using gouges and proceeds to roll ink onto the uncarved surface. Paper is laid over the block and the image is transferred using the pressure of a press or hand printed with a barin. No experience necessary, but at least a basic understanding of relief printmaking recommended Class dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6 Class time: 10 AM - 5 PM, includes lunch break Class fee: $260 + tax Instructor: Ramon Deanda |
Introduction to Photopolymer Printmaking
Are you a photographer? An artist who loves taking photos? This versatile technique is perfect for all photographers interested in expanding their options for photographic expression. The wonderfully-easy-to-use photosensitive (photopolymer) plates allow artists to create a distinct, handmade look with their photographic prints. Participants will learn to manipulate their images on Photoshop, how to expose them onto the photosensitive plates and finally, techniques for inking and printing rich and detailed images. Photogravure was introduced in the 1800's as a way to produce photographic prints and has been revived with the availability of non-toxic photopolymer plates. This class is great for experienced and beginning printmakers alike! Date: August 19 & 20, 2023 Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM Cost: $260 + tax Instructor: Jessica Weybright |
Multi-plate Photopolymer
Three-day Workshop Explore the many ways in which working with multiple plates can add color and interest to your photopolymer images. We will learn to prepare, expose, print and register multiple plates. Techniques will include positive & negative prints, four-color separation and selecting techniques to add discrete areas of color. Experience in photopolymer printmaking, photography, and Photoshop is helpful, but not necessary. Date: September 2-4, 2023 Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM Cost: $390 + tax Instructor: Jessica Weybright |
Applied Color Theory
Mixing color is one of the most important tools for any artist. In the morning, students will receive a comprehensive presentation on color which covers: The complements, warm versus cool, emotional impact of color as it pertains to various cultures, using color to create space, using color to create light, using color to create mood, spatial manipulation by color in 2-D design. In the afternoon, students will learn to accurately mix any color, including the warm or cool version of it. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 Class time: 10 AM – 5 PM Cost: $130 + tax Instructor: Jessica Weybright |
