Printmaking

BOSTON EN PLEIN AIR:

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com Hopper, Cezzan, Turner, Milford: all artists renowned for their watercolor landscapes. The ability to capture vivid colors and moods all within a small window of time on location is known as plein air painting. In this class we will paint on site at a location in Boston or Cambridge and look at different methods and practices of painting foliage, flora, architecture, and possibly even people. The main focus of this intensive will be color and the use of brush techniques to build vivid landscapes as the old masters would have—as well as to find renewed life after a year of being shut away. So come paint, be social, and see the world around you with new eyes. Each section will visit a different location. The instructor will email you the meeting location before the class starts.

COURSE CODE: WAPA Sec. 01: Saturday, 12-4pm. Sep. 24 | $100

AQUA EFFIGIES:

THE PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR

Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com In this workshop, we will explore the portrait in the inspirational medium of watercolor. We will discuss how to approach the portrait, including proportions and structure of the head. The instructor will explain how he approaches watercolor by breaking down color choices, compositions, and values of light/shadow in order to construct a solid foundation for the painting. The instructor will demonstrate how to put a portrait together from start to finish using both realistic and abstract techniques. We will finish the day with everyone working through a portrait from planning to completion. Basic watercolor experience is recommended but not required.

COURSE CODE: WAPP Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 15 | $120

WATERCOLOR

Anthony Riccardi | Artist Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. In this class, we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting, with an emphasis on exploration and personal expression.

COURSE CODE: WATE Sec. 01: 10 Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Begins Sep. 21 | $290

PRINTMAKING

INTRO TO INTAGLIO / DRYPOINT PRINTMAKING

Louis Meola | Artist Intaglio printing means printing ink from the incised marks in a plate or matrix. This is a course for beginning students seeking thorough exposure to intaglio printmaking without any of the nasty chemicals. We will give special attention to a broad array of intaglio applications: drypoint, found objects, collage, and monoprint techniques. The intaglio line is like no other in the sense that it becomes embedded in the fibers of the soaked paper. The end result is a deep, rich, and unique mark.

COURSE CODE: ITGL Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7-9pm. Begins Sep. 19 | $255

PRONTO PLATE LITHOGRAPHY

Louis Meola | Artist This class focuses on lithography made easy without the use of strong acids or heavy stones. Pronto litho is fast and requires little processing before you are inking up the plate, sponging, and running your first couple of proofs. This course will introduce students to the chemistry and fast paced printing style that is lithography. Students will work on developing images using multiple plates and layering colors. We will work on color layering, image/plate development, and easy ways to register your prints perfectly right on the pronto itself.

COURSE CODE: PRPL Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. Oct. 8 | $120

INTRODUCTION TO SCREEN PRINTING

Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com Screen printing, or silkscreen as it’s sometimes called, is a versatile print process perfect for both bold designs and soft painterly prints. In this class, students will learn the basics of screen printing at home, including using various forms of resist, printing on fabric, and creating a DIY exposure unit for making detailed stencils from printed transparencies. Over the course of eight weeks, students will find inspiration in contemporary printmakers and learn through demonstration, hands-on work time, and opportunities for feedback from the class.

COURSE CODE: SLKS Sec. 01: 8 Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Sep. 20 | $320