Books Arts, Papermaking, Printmaking & Mixed Media   

Tried your hand at papermaking and ready to explore more? This one-day paper studio will provide the opportunity for the completion of a paper project with the aid of an instructor’s guidance; the studio time will for making paper sheet, pulp painting, or collage on wet pulp surfaces.  Some pulp and tools will be provided but students should bring their own collage items; see website or link below for a list of suggested supplies. Individuals interested in using the beater for making their own pulp should contact the instructor before the class.

Explore non-toxic printmaking methods with focus on areas of greatest individual interest. Class instruction will include producing the plate or matrix, printing, and editioning. Beginning level students will try various types of printmaking—relief, monotype, collagraph, and etching. Intermediate-level students will have the opportunity to explore more advanced projects in etching, relief, lithography, and collagraph. A materials list will be provided at the first class.

Experiment and unlock your playful creative side through an exploration of mark making tools, materials from paints to markers, and various techniques to create unique papers. Explore papers, paints, ink, graphite, stencils, masking, layering, printing, and more. Once made, use these special painted and decorated papers, along with found images, can be used to create joyful mixed media collages on the second day.  Color and composition will also be discussed to aid in creating finishing works. Includes some materials, see  link below or website for a materials list.