Workshop Description: In this workshop you will create an image on your plate using traditional litho drawing materials made from grease or oil-based substances. A variety of drawing materials will be available for experimentation. With the drawing complete, the plate is then etched with a gum arabic and acid solution to stabilize the image and non-image areas. Water is sponged onto the plate, wetting only the non-image areas. When ready, an oil-based ink is “rolled up” onto the plate. The ink is attracted to the greasy image areas, and repelled by the wet non-image areas. (Magic!)
Finally, the plate and paper are passed through one of our lithography presses to transfer the ink onto the final print. The plate can then be re-inked to create multiples of the image.
This two-day intensive workshop is an excellent introduction to the lithographic process, without the need for heavy litho stones. No previous printmaking experience is required – just a willingness to draw an image on the plate and get a bit inky! All materials are supplied, including special ball-grained aluminum plates, paper, ink and all process materials.
Workshop Description: In this workshop, students will create intaglio prints by reducing, reusing, and recycling common kitchen staples such as almond milk and broth/stock containers. Shelf-stable TetraPak products serve as the “plate” where students will be able to draw into or “etch” their designs. All supplies will be provided, however students are encouraged to bring resource images, reference photos or original drawings to inspire. Students will leave the workshops with several small prints (think 4” x 6” or smaller) learn a bit about the intaglio process, and have room to experiment!
Workshop Description: Come learn to paint bold and bright colors with gouache, an opaque watercolor medium. In this mini-workshop, you will be introduced to techniques like blending and layering.
Workshop Description: In this mini-workshop, you will be introduced to designing comic characters and relaying stories through pictures. You will learn about posing figures, proportion, composition, and expressive marks.
Workshop Description: Art Into Fashion is a sewing workshop, inspired by avant-garde artists from the early 20th century, like Sonia Delaunay & Giacomo Balla, who used vibrant colors and geometric shapes to create artistic clothing, costumes and textiles. In this workshop, students will learn color-blocking, fabric collage and applique techniques to transform fabric scraps, thrifted clothing and other upcycled materials into stunning new works of wearable art. Students can choose to make an A-line dress, a vest or a boxy blouse. We’ll start by sketching ideas, utilizing color theory and design principles to create style lines on our garments, and then we’ll transform those sketches into reality by altering basic patterns and sewing them all together.
Workshop Description: This workshop uses natural dyes from flowers and foliage to create stunning prints! Join us for this fun, accessible exploration of making artwork using the nature surrounding us.
