Fall

DRYPOINT MANDALAS

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Sat 10/4 9am-4pm
9am-4pm / 1-Day
$115 / Members: $95

A mandala is a circular abstract design meant to encourage introspection and meditation. In this class participants will learn about mandala design and make a drypoint version of their own on a recycled CD. This will be used to learn various types of intaglio printing in single and multiple colors. This workshop is a great introduction to intaglio printmaking and abstract design. Bring your own design ideas (some will be provided also) and lunch, snacks, and drink.
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BLOCK PRINTING

Trevor Grabill / Printmaking Studio
Thu 9/4-11/20
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$380 / Members: $360

Printing carved blocks is one of the oldest, simplest, and most versatile tools for reproducing art. Develop your relief printing skills in this class for beginners to advanced printmakers. Learn the ins and outs of carving and printing linoleum and woodblocks, and benefit from our well-stocked collection of tools and equipment. Discuss your work in a community of like-minded makers. Please bring drawings or reference photos to the first class.
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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Wed 9/3-11/19
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$380 / Members: $360

Immerse yourself in a variety of projects designed to teach you the history and practice of printmaking. Students will carve a simple rubber stamp and a linoleum block, learn about intaglio methods by completing drypoint and acid-etched plates, and draw and print a simple plastic lithography plate.
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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Wed 9/3-11/19
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
$380 / Members: $360

Immerse yourself in a variety of projects designed to teach you the history and practice of printmaking. Students will carve a simple rubber stamp and a linoleum block, learn about intaglio methods by completing drypoint and acid-etched plates, and draw and print a simple plastic lithography plate.
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MULTI-COLOR WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Thu 10/16-11/20
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

This six-week class welcomes both new and returning students. New participants will learn the basics of Japanese woodblock printmaking, creating colorful editions using water-based inks and traditional techniques. Returning students will expand their skills with advanced multi-block printing, key-block pasting for better registration, and paper flattening. All participants will gain hands-on experience in this non-toxic art form, leaving with the ability to create stunning prints in their own studios.
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WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Thu 9/4-10/9
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

In this watercolor woodblock class, students will learn to create black-and-white and multi-color print editions using watercolors and traditional Japanese tools and techniques. This timeless process is perfect for making art at home; all materials are non-toxic, prints dry instantly, and cleaning up is fast and easy. Each class will have a demonstration, individual and group feedback sessions, and studio time.
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INTRO TO LITHOGRAPHY

Don Dombrowski / Printmaking Studio
Mon 9/8-11/24
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$370 / Members: $350

Discover your drawings coming to life as reproducible prints. Students will begin with Pronto plate printing, one of the easiest and fastest printing processes. This course will also cover the more traditional lithographic media of aluminum plates and stones. Step-by-step instructions will take you through the basics of plate preparation and press operation. Enjoy drawing and printing your own image with the potential of creating an edition of your own prints.
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SCREEN PRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
(B) Tue 10/21-11/25
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
$200 / Members: $80

Learn the basics of screen printing and develop your skills into multi-layer prints. Sessions include individualized instruction with plenty of work-time in the studio. Students can screenprint on paper or fabric to make their own prints, cards, posters or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress or ideas to the first class.
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SCREEN PRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
(A) Tue 9/9-10/14
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
$200 / Members: $80

Learn the basics of screen printing and develop your skills into multi-layer prints. Sessions include individualized instruction with plenty of work-time in the studio. Students can screenprint on paper or fabric to make their own prints, cards, posters or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress or ideas to the first class.
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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Wed 9/3-11/19
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$380 / Members: $360

Develop printmaking skills while learning new processes for intaglio and relief. Students will learn new techniques for adding texture and value to their intaglio plates, experiment with wood matrices through reduction carving and mokulito (wood lithography), and learn multi-color printing and registration techniques. There will also be time for work on independent projects. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.
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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Wed 9/3-11/19
1–3:30 pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$380 / Members: $360

Develop printmaking skills while learning new processes for intaglio and relief. Students will learn new techniques for adding texture and value to their intaglio plates, experiment with wood matrices through reduction carving and mokulito (wood lithography), and learn multi-color printing and registration techniques. There will also be time for work on independent projects. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.
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