Books Arts, Papermaking, Printmaking & Mixed Media   

Get your feet wet in this introductory class and explore what handmade paper is all about. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the papermaking process from breaking down fibers to creating paper pulp, adding color to the paper pulp, and using stencils and vails to create paper samples to take home. Includes all materials; please bring a bag lunch; see *PAPERMAKING NOTE : the papermaking is a wet process; please dress accordingly, closed-toed & non-slip shoes shold be worn. Water- proof aprons are available.

Have you ever wanted to make your own pop-up books?! Learn the wonders of paper engineering in this weekend workshop. The first day will cover basic paper engineering techniques through various pop-up and movable structures. The second day will be more focused on how simple forms can be expanded into more complex designs, with open studio time for students to create their own pop-ups and movable cards. Participants will make a variety of paper mechanisms which could be used as is for greeting cards or incorporated together into a pop-up book. Includes all materials; see class listing for suggested supplies.

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.

 

Up your correspondence game—make your own unique holiday cards this year! Discover the basics of letterpress printing and get hands-on experience in this two-day workshop. Learn to set wood and metal type, as well as printer’s cuts with festive images and print on a cylinder press. Students will design their own card, print take-home pieces for themselves, and contribute to a collaborative card swap. See website for a list of materials; please bring a bag lunch.

Letterpress printing is a great method for creating artwork editions that incorporate text as well as images using the studio’s collection of vintage wood and metal type or newly made polymer plates. Letterpress can be used for creating posters, art prints, handbills, book pages, or personalized cards. Learn basic techniques for letterpress printing with hands-on instructions on layout design and typesetting, inking and impression, as well as setting up and cleaning the press. Students are encouraged to bring ideas for their own projects. This course requires some preparation outside of class during open studio hours to complete projects. Supplies and tools needed for individual projects will be discussed in class.