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 Jan. 9 | $255 No class Jan. 16 & Feb. 20

PRONTO PLATE LITHOGRAPHY

Louis Meola | Artist 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 proofs. This course will introduce students to the chemistry and fast passed 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. Feb. 18 | $120

MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING THREE WAYS:

INSPIRATION AND BASIC TECHNIQUES

Susan Rice; Laura Sheffield | Artists Practice one of the most instantly-rewarding forms of printmaking: monotypes! The first session will feature reduction monotypes, the use of monotype base, watercolor and water-soluble crayons, and the qualities of various printmaking papers. In the second session, we will experiment with stencils, masks, and trace transfer monotypes. You can combine these methods and others to create unique prints, employing multiple pressings to build up layers on the same print. During the third and fourth session, we will try chine collé, a form of collage, using lightweight papers and the press to add richness and texture to your images, along with water-soluble oil-based printmaking inks, which offer rich color and options for printing in layers. The final class session will include time to finish projects and discuss how monotype printmaking can be continued at home without a press. Our studio uses non-toxic materials and some tools and supplies are provided or can be purchased on-site from CCAE. A list of supplies and resources will be provided to enrolled students.

COURSE CODE: PRIM Sec. 01: 5 Fridays, 10am-1pm. Begins Feb. 3 | $240

RELIEF PRINTMAKING

Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com Relief printing is well-known for its beauty and versatility as a medium, from elaborate woodblock prints to deceptively simple styrofoam prints. In this class, students will explore relief printing techniques using linoleum or rubber blocks, as well as more unconventional materials. Over the course of eight weeks, we will build our skills, finishing off with a two-color reduction print. Class time consists of presentations, technique demonstrations, and ample time to work and share feedback. This class is excellent for printmaking beginners, or for more experienced artists looking to broaden their scope!

COURSE CODE: RLFP Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-8:30pm. Begins Jan. 13 | $320

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Dan Paret | Woodworker, planesimplebox.com Japanese woodblock printmaking is a water-based medium more accessible than many people believe. The basics are within reach for most people, and the many subtle layers of the discipline will provide a lifetime of challenges and opportunities. We will approach this introduction with equal parts levity and seriousness, and before long you will be on your way. If you have any questions, email the instructor at danparet@gmail.com.

COURSE CODE: JPRI Sec. 01: 6 Saturdays, 12-3pm. Begins Feb. 4 | $290