Printmaking
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Drypoint Etching
Encaustic Monoprinting
Beyond Monotype
Woodcut Printmaking
Other Related Workshops:
Artist Book Strategies
Marbling
Drypoint Etching
Brian Cohen
June 24–26
Course # AADE ØØ
Three-day session
Participants will complete an edition of prints from metal plates worked entirely without acids, using a traditional technique called drypoint. In drypoint, a student draws directly on a metal plate, creating lines and textures that will hold ink when printed. The drypoint medium is a wonderful means of making a drawing directly from observation into a print, without toxic chemicals or technical obstacles. The softness, variety, and warmth of the drypoint line is uniquely expressive among all printmaking media. We may further explore traditional means of altering the metal surface, such as roulette and engraving, and further explore materials to roughen the plate not usually associated with intaglio (metal plate prints), such as sandpaper, sandblasting, stamping, and hammering. Participants will also learn to lighten areas of the plate with the scraper and burnisher. The starting point for our imagery in this class will be the landscape surrounding the campus, though participants will continue to develop their plates in the studio, printing frequently to assess the development of the image. We will also emphasize the skills of hand-wiping a plate before printing, and will explore variations in color and collage printing. Some drawing experience is required.
Materials: A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.
Tuition: $490
Lab Fee: $65
Enrollment limited to 10 students.
Encaustic Monoprinting
David Clark
July 20–21
Course # AAEM Ø2
Two-day session
This workshop is an exciting introduction to the techniques involved in producing repeatable images while printing with wax. The purpose of this class is to expose participants to a wide variety of paints, papers, stencils and tools connected to the encaustic monoprint process and to give students access to varied printing techniques that will allow them to fine tune their prints. Students begin first by learning the basics and variables of the encaustic monotype: heat, paint, paper and pressure. They then progress to layering color and pattern using different types of stencils and masking in order to further refine their printed images. Students can expect to create numerous prints during this class encompassing a varied range of technical and intuitive process. Come discover how much fun monoprinting with wax can be. This class functions well for a wide variety of skill levels in printing, but some previous experience working with encaustic is helpful.
Materials: A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.
Tuition: $335
Lab Fee: $80 (Includes all paints, papers and tools. Students will be given an allotment of a variety of papers to work with, and more paper will be available for purchase if you find that you are a very fast printer.)
Enrollment limited to 10 students.
Beyond Monotype
Ron Pokrasso
July 16–20
Course # AABM Ø2One–week session, Begins at 1 p.m. July 16
Ron Pokrasso covers a wide range of techniques possible in the monotype process and continues through the use of collage, drawing, and multiple plate projects. Students will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using monotype as a mark making tool in combination with whatever other techniques are efficient and available. The notion of the “artist as an inventor” will be stressed as mixed media techniques open the door to limitless opportunities. The approach is energetic and open, as each student’s individual style will dictate the direction of the workshop.
The program is non-toxic working with AKUA waterbased intaglio inks. Modifying, layering, mixing inks, finding color, use and abuse of mark-making tools, exploring the limits of paper, collage, chine colle and built up surface will all be discussed. Working with drawing materials, the optional integration of Solarplate, ImageOn, traditional intaglio plates, other matrices, and finishing prints as resolved and complete expressions, including solving issues after printing, are aspects of the workshop. Though some monotype and/or other printmaking experience is helpful, all levels of students are welcome.
Materials: A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.
Tuition: $695
Lab fee: $75
Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Woodcut Printmaking
Bridget Henry
July 3–4
Course # AAMW ØØTwo-day session
Come and learn the simple and beautiful process of making woodblock prints. Woodblock prints are a great way of making your own cards, prayer flags, quilt design, and patches. Each student will walk away from this workshop with two editioned images of their own: one in black and white and one printed with two colors. The workshop will cover the various types of wood, tools, inks, and papers used to make a print. Carving, color mixing and printing techniques will be demonstrated and experienced first-hand. We will be using hand and dremel tools for carving, a press and wooden spoon for printing. We will be printing with oil-based inks and learning non-toxic clean up.
No previous art experience is necessary to participate, only a willingness to learn. If you have a design or photo in mind, please bring it to the workshop and we will learn ways of transferring the image to the block. The image size we will be working with will be 6”x 8”.
Materials: A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.
Tuition: $335
Lab Fee: $20 (Includes all materials.)
Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Other Related Workshops:
July 8-10
Course # AABA Ø1
Music, nature and the visual arts have long found inspiration in each other, not only in the experience of these worlds, but in the systems of pattern and rhythm that each embrace. In this three-day workshop we will draw our inspiration from both the visual language found in the Idyllwild landscape and in small pieces of music as we create artist books. We will learn some low-tech printing techniques (pochoir and rubbing), make models of four-to-five book structures (single and double section bindings, accordion-folded structures, a stacked folio binding, and a layered “carousel” structure), and look at a variety of artist books for strategy and inspiration. You will take away at least one completed book project combining a system of marks derived from the natural world and inspired by music. Some experience in the visual arts or bookmaking is helpful.
Materials: A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.
Tuition: $490
Lab Fee: $25 (Includes pre-cut parts to 4–5 book structures, extra paper for individual projects, adhesives and inks.)
Enrollment limited to 15 students.
Course # AAMM Ø2
Four–day session
Learn the fascinating decorative paper process known as marbling. Students will learn to marble on paper and cloth in this intensive 4-day workshop. Designed to introduce the process and practice of this historic medium using contemporary tools and materials, students will learn every aspect of marbling, allowing them to continue at home. Students will learn about tools and tanks, how to mix the bath and colors, how to prepare paper, and will practice many traditional patterns resulting in a portfolio of beautiful papers. All levels welcome.
Materials: A complete materials list will be sent upon registration.
Tuition: $590
Lab Fee: $60 (Includes all marbling materials.) Additional materials may be purchased in class.
Enrollment limited to 12 students.