Classes Catalogue    

XEROX TRANSFER
with Miriam Schaer
1 Day Intensive, 11am – 5pm
Saturday, May 9
Fee: $137

Learn to transfer black and white and color photocopied images onto fine art paper and other surfaces using a variety of solvent and non- toxic methods. This is an incredibly versatile technique that can be put to myriad artistic uses and combined with many othertechniques.
* Please bring an assortment of color and/or black and white photocopies (inkjet printouts will not work), and any special fabrics or papers you would like to work with.

DIGITAL TOOLS FOR PRINTMAKERS
with Doug Bennett
2 day intensive, April 25-26
Saturday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Fee: $325

This workshop will introduce you to various digital techniques commonly used in printmaking. Topics covered will include image preparation (scanning, explanations of file types), image manipulation (working with layer modes and color separations, halftones, sketching digitally), and and others. Output of images for collage, and films for use in traditional printmaking techniques such as screenprinting and intaglio will be covered. Students will have the opportunity to produce up to 5 large format transparencies and/or archival inkjet prints using an Epson Stylus Pro 7800 printer and become familiar with digital printing services offered by the Printshop. The first day will cover techniques, and the second for addressing individual questions. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop CS-CS3 software is recommended. Providing your own laptop is advised, or the Printshop will provide one for you at additional cost. For more information about large format printing click on the link.

MONOTYPE
with Sarah Nicole Phillips
6 weeks, Tuesdays 6-9 pm
April 28 - June 2
Fee: $395

This comprehensive workshop will introduce you to one of the most liberating forms of printmaking, with an emphasis on experimentation and creativity. Learn to create innovative one-of-a-kind prints using drawing, painting and collage. Explore color mixing, brushwork, ghost images, chine colle, stencils and unique tools. We will pull highly developed monotypes by hand and with the aid of the press.
*This class uses only Akua Water-based non-toxic inks.

WATERBASED SILKSCREEN
with Roni Henning
Session I: 6 weeks, Thursdays 6-9 pm
May 14 - June 25 (no class on June 4)
Session II: 6 weeks, Tuesdays 6-9 pm
June 9 - July 14
Fee: $395

Explore the wide range of screenprinting techniques in this versatile medium. Silkscreen allows you to easily print hand-drawn, photographic, and digital imagery on paper, fabric, and other
surfaces in a variety of colors. You will create handmade and photographic stencils and learn to use a vacuum table and exposure unit to shoot screens. Topics will include screen preparation, color separation for multi-plate prints, correct color mixing, registration, screen monoprinting, and editioning.
Session I
Session II

XEROX TRANSFER
with Miriam Schaer
1 Day Intensive, Saturday 11am – 5pm
Session I: June 27
Session II: August 1
Fee: $137

Learn to transfer black and white and color photocopied images onto fine art paper and other surfaces using a variety of solvent and non- toxic methods. This is an incredibly versatile technique that can be put to myriad artistic uses and combined with many othertechniques.
* Please bring an assortment of color and/or black and white photocopies (inkjet printouts will not work), and any special fabrics or papers you would like to work with.
Session I
Session II

INTRO TO PRINTMAKING
with Lisa Mackie
Session I: 6 weeks, Wednesdays 6-9 pm
May 6 - June 10
Session II: 6 weeks, Mondays 6-9 pm
June 22 - July 27 tentative
Fee: $395

This course provides a broad introduction to basic printmaking processes. Learn about intaglio techniques by creating a drypoint and etching, create unique prints with monotype, and carve wood blocks
for relief printing. Important printmaking techniques used in all such as paper tearing, ink modification, chine colle, registration, and printing multiple color plates will also be covered.
* This class uses only Akua Water-based non-toxic inks.
Session I
Session II

IN-DEPTH INTAGLIO
with Doug Bennett
6 weeks, Wednesdays 6-9 pm
June 24 - July 29
Fee: $395

Discover the diverse possibilities of intaglio, which can be used to create detailed images with a wide range of tones, lines, and textures. Techniques include etching, dry point, aquatint, soft ground, spit-bite and more. You will work with copper plates using etching tools, learn to print on an intaglio press, and explore variations of color printing.

SILKSCREEN INTENSIVE
with Roni Henning
5 days, Monday through Friday, 11 am – 5 pm
August 17 - 21
Fee: $560

This intensive beginning workshop will introduce you to various screenprinting techniques. Ideal for those with tighter schedules and would like to focus on screenprinting in a concentrated week-long session. Print hand-drawn, photographic, and digital imagery on
paper, fabric, and other surfaces in a variety of colors. You will create handmade and photographic stencils and learn to use a vacuum table and exposure unit to shoot screens. Topics will include screen preparation, color separation for multi-plate prints, correct color mixing, registration, screen monoprinting, and editioning.



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April Vollmer conducts a Hanga Woodcut class.


© Karen Cunningham, 2000
Hipster, NYC
Photo Collagraph, 30" x 22"


© Amy Kao 2007
Liminal #2
Linocut and screenprint, 20" x 22" image, 33" x 26.25" sheet


© Sheila Pepe 2004
E. 4th Near Bowery
Aquatint, etching, sugar lift, 11.75" x 11" image, 30.5" x 22.5" sheet


© Ryan McGinness 2007
Untitled (Ice Cream Trees)
Unique screenprint, 36.75" x 27.50" image and sheet


© Carol Wax 2000-
Hunter zephair
Mezzotint, 23.4" x 17.8" image


© Felix Plaza 2006
Calla Roja
Monoprint, 11" x 8.5" image and sheet