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. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch

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 for a list of suggested supplies. Individuals interested in using the beater for making their own pulp should contact the instructor before the class.

Secret Belgian binding has hard-covers with sewing visible over the covered boards and lays comfortably flat making it an excellent binding choice for creating a sketchbook or journal. It was created in the 1980’s by Anne Goy, a Belgian binder, and later rediscovered, giving it the name of “Secret Belgian Binding.” It is unique in that it uses stiff board for the spine. On day one, you will learn to fold and press page sections as well as cover the outer boards. On day two, you will learn to sew the boards together to create the cover, and then stitch the sections into the cover. Includes materials; see website for a list of suggested supplies

Screen printing, also called silkscreen and serigraphy, is a versatile way to create images using a variety of stencils attached to a fine mesh screen. Stencils can be made from cut materials, fluid materials painted directly onto the screen, or produced photographically on the screen with a light sensitive emulsion. This class will include introductory instruction as well as some advanced techniques focusing on the breadth of methods and techniques used to generate printed images. Materials will be discussed the first class; see website for a listing. No previous printmaking experience required, but some art and drawing experience helpful.

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.