INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING: A SAMPLER CLASS

CLASS 1: May 3 – June 7
Monday 6 – 9pm

CLASS 2: July 12 – August 16
Monday 6 – 9pm

INSTRUCTOR: Tom Woodhouse
$250 includes all materials except paper

If you are interested in printmaking but aren’t sure exactly what it is all about, this is the class for you. In this lively course, sample a little of relief, etching, and silkscreen while learning about the basics of the materials of the modern printmaker. Topics covered include operating the press/screen, selecting ink and paper, working with digital media to enhance your printmaking, and most importantly finding a technique that is perfect for your ideas.

PHOTOGRAVURE

CLASS 1: May 20 – June 10
Thurs. 6pm – 9pm

CLASS 2: July 15 – August 5
Thurs. 10am – 1pm

INSTRUCTOR: Zachary Allen
$275 includes all materials except paper

Photogravure, an intaglio process developed between 1850 and 1880, was one of the first successful techniques for editioning photographic images. Its tonal and archival qualities are so superb that even after it had been supplanted by more commercially viable processes in the early 20th century, photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Curtis, and Paul Strand selected it to edition some of their most important works. This class covers the process from original photograph to printed plate. Prior knowledge of printmaking and photography is helpful, but not required.

SCREENPRINTING

CLASS 1: June 14 – June 30
Mon & Wed 9am -12 pm

CLASS 2: August 3 – 19
Tues. & Thurs. 6pm –9pm

INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Wallis
$175 includes all materials except paper

This course is designed to give you a comprehensive knowledge of the screen-printing process through hands on demonstrations, lectures, and group discussions. The course will cover digital separations in Photoshop, working with photo-emulsion, and paper and fabric printing techniques. Beginning and intermediate levels.

NON-TOXIC ETCHING (Intaglio)

June 14 – 30
Mon. & Wed. 6pm – 9pm

INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Wallis
$225 includes all materials except paper

This class will cover the versatile intaglio process, including all aspects of plate etching, from plate preparation to final presentation of an edition of prints. Topics covered include hard ground, soft ground, sugar-lift, deep etching, aquatint, and chine colle on zinc, plexiglass, and copper plates. Beginning and intermediate levels.

RELIEF PRINTMAKING

July 13 – 29
Tues. & Thurs. 6pm – 9pm

INSTRUCTOR: Aaron Wallis
$185 includes all materials except paper

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of woodcut and relief printmaking. Students will learn basic woodcut and linocut printing
methods and techniques and introduce students to procedures and safety in the printmaking studio. Ages 15 and Up. Beginning and Intermediate levels.

YOUTH PRINTMAKING

July 6 - August 31st
Monday & Wednesday 10am – 1pm
Grades 5 and up

INSTRUCTOR: Tom Woodhouse
$30 per class or $100 for 5 classes

Using screenprinting, relief, and digital techniques you will create t-shirts, stickers, posters, and artwork.

*Art Association members receive $5 off each class

Lithography

July 18 – August 25
Wed. 6pm – 9pm

INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Kunkle-Hartz
$250 includes all materials except paper

A fun, six week class exploring all aspects of lithography, the most widely used printing process in the world today. Some topics include preparation of a printing matrix; drawing using dry, wet, and transfer mediums; aluminum and paper plate surfaces; and the initial etch. and editioning of print. The class addresses various drawing materials, techniques for etching, proofing and editioning, and includes additional historical information and examples. Beginning and intermediate levels.

FALL ARTS FESTIVAL MASTER CLASS
Japanese Style Wood Block Printing with Master Printer Karl Hecksher, K5 Editions, NY

September 6-10, 2010
10-4pm daily
$615 (Paper not included)

Master printer Karl Hecksher will introduce participants to the materials and methods of Japanese Wood Block Printing, also known as Moku Hanga. All prints will be hand printed from wood using pigments, rice paste, and water. Topics covered include color separation, design and transfer of image, registration, block carving, paper selection, paper sizing, dampening the paper for printing, drying of paper, ink pigment, color additives, paste preparation, ink application, use of printing brushes, use of baren, and special printing methods. Don’t miss this chance to work with one of the world’s best printmakers and to study directly from the prints of contemporary masters.

*No discount for Art Association members

Image - Chuck Close, “Self Portrait Woodcut” 2002, Wood Block printed on hand made Japanese paper. 31 x 25 in. Hand Printed and Carved by Karl Hecksher from 23 blocks, using 43 colors. Edition of 60

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Ongoing
$50/month

If you have taken a class or have prior experience in printmaking and you wish to continue your studies at your own pace, there is a limited amount of space available in our independent study program. Participants have access to presses, private storage, drying racks, and digital media equipment. Our staff is available for technical support during open lab hours.