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Weekends in the Printshop
Paper Lithography
This class is inspired by the traditional process of stone lithography. We will use a standard copy from a copy machine to print. The class will focus on how to design an image, prepare the copy, mix inks, plan and execute the printing process. Each student will learn how to print from The Center's presses and also how to work from home. Students are responsible for bringing in their own images, however additional inspirational materials will be available in class. All levels welcome. September 6 - 7, 10am - 4pm Benjamin D. Rinehart $220/$245 Beginning Letterpress Intensive
Learn the fundamentals of typesetting and letterpress printing while creating a spontaneous, collaborative print or broadside. Designed for those without prior printing experience, this workshop will cover setting lead type by hand and the mechanics of printing with the Vandercook. In addition, you will learn options for printing illustrations. The group will explore how to compose a page using the press as a design tool and investigate the subtleties of paper, inking and impression. Section 1: Sept. 13 - 14, 10am - 4pm Katherine McCanless Ruffin $220/$245 Section 2: Oct. 4 - 5, 10am - 4pm Jessica Kahle $220/$245 Section 3: Oct. 18 - 19, 10am - 4pm Jessica Kahle $220/$245 Section 4: Nov. 15 - 16, 10am - 4pm Jessica Kahle $220/$245 FALL OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, September 20, 11am - 4pm FREE!
The Handwritten Text
Embarrassed by your handwriting, but like the look of a hand-written text? Want to use handwriting to create a one-of-a-kind book, but would rather use someone else¥s? Writing rhythmically and re-designing unsightly, illegible letters, noticeably transforms your writing. Then, experimenting with different pens and speeds, learn to express different tones of voice. By the end of this workshop, you¥ll have a new relationship with your handwriting and learn to develop writing that is fit for a manuscript!Section 1: Sunday, September 21, 10am - 4pm Karen Gorst $115/$140 Section 2: Saturday, November 1, 10am - 4pm Karen Gorst $115/$140 Carved Paper
A one-day class on making and working with stencils. This series of exercises will provide the paper artist with experience in using stencils for illustrating and coloring. Learn to design and cut original stencils using a variety of waterproof papers. You¥ll start your own ¥stencil library¥ so that you can combine stencil techniques to create unusual effects.Saturday, September 27, 10am - 4pm Beatrice Coron $115/$140 Printshop Renter Training Workshop
Learn how to care for our Vandercook proof presses in this short workshop. Topics to be covered include proper press inking and cleaning, roller height adjustment, changing the tympan paper, as well as the Center¥s general rules for working in the Jane Mead Timken Printshop. Required for printshop renters. NOTE: Prerequisite: at least two weekend letterpress printing workshops, Letterpress I Intensive, or Letterpress Project Workshop (if you have other letterpress experience, let us know). Section 3: Sunday, September 28, 6 - 8pm Nancy Loeber $50/$75 NOTE: Also offered as a weeknight Workshop on Weds. Sept. 17 & Tues. Oct. 14 Guillotine Training Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop you will learn to operate The Center¥s motorized guillotine paper cutter. The guillotine makes it easy to cut large stacks of paper and to trim the edges of books. Completion of this course (or a waiver) is required for authorization to use the machinery.Section 3: Sunday, September 28, 4 - 6pm Nancy Loeber $50/$75 NOTE: Also offered as a weeknight workshop on Sept. 9 and Oct. 7 Introduction to Photopolymer Plates
This course is designed for those familiar with graphic design (any platform and software are ok) interested in using digital files for letterpress printing. The class will walk you through all stages of the process - from computer design considerations to printing on the Center's Vandercook proofing presses.October 11 - 12, 10am - 4pm Earl Kallemeyn $220/$245 (+ a materials fee for plate and film) Wood and Metal Type in Combination
Develop your skill in printing different sizes and kinds of type all at once. We will mix wood and metal type together using single and multi-colored inking. Wood and metal letters have unique physical properties that, when mixed, produce endless possibilities in effect and composition. We will address how to integrate image and text together, incorporating text compositionally on a page, next to an illustration, or by itself. Please bring along words you¥d like to print ¥ an announcement, poem or poster, and any special papers or drawings on which you would like to print. No previous printing experience necessary.October 25 - 26 , 10am - 4pm Elena Laza $220/$245 Letterpress Printed T-Shirts on the Washington Hand Press
Don¥t let the silkscreeners have all the fun! Using the Center¥s collection of wood type you will create personalized, arresting t-shirt designs on our antique Washington hand press.Sunday, November 2, 10am ¥-4pm Dikko Faust $220/$245 Letterpress Printing & Fine Press Publishing Seminar for Emerging Writers
Participants will hear short lectures from professionals in the field -- printers, fine press publishers, and dealers -- to get a practical overview. Then they will learn basic letterpress printing, both traditional typesetting, by collaboratively printing a small edition of chapbooks.Friday ¥ Sunday, November 7, 8 & 9, 10am - 4pm Maureen Cummins Tuition-free for accepted students; application postmark deadline September 15, 2003 Pop-Up Structures for Beginners
A special kind of magic awaits you in this workshop! Learn the basics of the folded pop-up structure and progress through a series of more complicated three-dimensional constructions. The results can be included in a book format or work alone as sculpture. A slide presentation on the history of the moveable book will be included.November 22 - 23, 10am - 4pm Carol Barton $220/$245 Holiday & Greeting Cards from Photopolymer Plates
Design and print handmade cards to send for the holidays and other special occasions. Each participant will design, and print their own cards on The Center¥s Vandercook proofing presses using images they develop before class beings. The Center will have plates made and you can print your own greeting cards. Designing unique envelopes and mailers will also be covered. You will leave with a stack of beautiful cards to send to admiring recipients. No previous printing experience required. December 6 - 7, 10am - 4pm Roni Gross $220/$245+ $30 materials fee Holiday Sale & Open House
Saturday, December 13, 11am - 4pm FREE!
Weeknights in the Printshop
Guillotine Training Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop you will learn to operate The Center¥s motorized guillotine paper cutter. The guillotine makes it easy to cut large stacks of paper and to trim the edges of books. Completion of this course (or a waiver) is required for authorization to use the machinery.Section 1: Tuesday, September 9, 6 - 8pm Roni Gross $50/$75 Section 2: Tuesday, October 7, 6 - 8pm Roni Gross $50/$75 NOTE: Also offered as a weekend workshop on Sunday, September 28th Printshop Renter Training Workshop
Learn how to care for our Vandercook proof presses in this short workshop. Topics to be covered include proper press inking and cleaning, roller height adjustment, changing the tympan paper, as well as the Center¥s general rules for working in the Jane Mead Timken Printshop. Required for printshop renters.
NOTE: Prerequisite: at least two weekend letterpress printing workshops, Letterpress I Intensive, or Letterpress Project Workshop (if you have other letterpress experience, let us know).Section 1: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 - 8pm Roni Gross $50/$75 Section 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6 - 8pm Roni Gross $50/$75 NOTE: Also offered as a weekend Workshop on Sunday September 28th Collage Technique
Explore the technical issues of adhesion through a practical investigation of grounds, proper ground and medium preparation, and experimentation of various grounds and adhesives in relation to specific adhered materials. Emphasis in this course is placed on permanency, technical problem solving, continuity of materials (techniques to eliminate bleeding, warping, bubbling, smears, wrinkling, etc.), manipulating papers with different kinds of adhesives, and creating exciting, novel art materials with adhesives. September 22- November 10, eight Monday nights 6 ¥ 9pm. Roy Secord $355/$380 The Memory Book: Collage Techniques
Create a personal journey of self-discovery, capture a memory, or a create a beautiful lyrical gift for a loved one by utilizing saved memorabilia, writings, photos, artwork, personal mementos, etc. into creating your own memory book. This class will focus on personal creativities and art direction and utilize a wide variety of standardized and unique collage techniques. Bring a purchased or handmade blank journal with your ideas and materials to our first class and preserve a cherished memory. Beginners through Advanced. Nov. 17 - Dec. 15, five Monday nights, 6 - 9pm Roy Secord $235/$260 Manuscript Illumination
They only illuminate Bibles, right? No! Manuscript illumination is a set of techniques developed in the Middle Ages. The brilliant colors, supple parchment, and luminous gold catch the eye and demand complete attention. Small and discrete or overwhelming in scope, illuminations delight the eye. Using traditional designs or images from their own work, students will create a small illumination while learning all the steps in the process.October 2 - 30, five Thursday nights, 6:30 - 9pm Karen Gorst $220/$245 Letterpress Project Workshop
Need help preparing and printing an editioned letterpress project? Learn how to prepare digital files for photo-polymer printing/artwork for magnesium plates, and print a small edition from polymer, magnesium, linoleum or wood type. Previous printing experience helpful but not essential. October 21 - December 9, eight Tuesday nights, 6 - 9 pm Roni Gross $355/$380 Typesetting and the Platen Press: Small Projects
Business cards, invitations and other small projects are easy to do on a platen press. Set lead type by hand, learn to fit it into a chase, and letterpress print editions of your own design. Hands on workshop that will offer the chance to do one or two simple projects over the course of two evenings. Students can continue in further sections of the course to do more projects under the instructor¥s guidance. Beginners welcome.Section 1: Sept. 18 & 25, two Thursday nights 6 - 9pm Richard MeNeeley $115/$140 Section 2: Oct. 15 & 22 two Wednesday nights 6 - 9pm Richard MeNeeley $115/$140 Section 3: Nov. 6 & 13, two Thursday nights 6 - 9pm Richard MeNeeley $115/$140 Section 4: Dec. 4 & 11, two Thursday nights 6 - 9pm Richard MeNeeley $115/$140 The Artist's Book: Concept and Direction
This workshop offers direction in the planning and creation of your artist's book. Together, we will problem solve both process and conceptualization of our book projects. Various printing methods will be demonstrated and used, including drypoint, monoprinting, letterpress, woodcut, and wood engraving. There will also be demonstrations of various binding structures. Students will receive personal attention on their individual projects and work on making a book dummy. Suitable for all levels of experience. October 29 - December 10, six Wednesday nights, 6 - 9pm Mikhail Magaril $275/$300
Weekdays in the Printshop
LO-Tech/HI-Quality Photopolymer Platemaking
This class is part technical and part creative. It covers an array of options for those interested in alternative photopolymer platemaking techniques, including how to get set up to make quality plates without a lot of expensive equipment. We will not only look at equipment options but also investigate a variety of techniques for platemaking and ways of exploring the process itself. Once the technical aspects are covered, class participants will make a series of prints combining text and image to exchange with one another.Tuesday, September 23rd & Thursday, September 25th, 1pm - 6pm Inge Bruggeman $165/$190 Japanese Water-based Woodblock Printing
Create images using the ancient traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e style of printing by hand, still widely used in Japan today. We will carve simple images into blocks and print them. We will make multi-colored block prints using a variety of carving techniques. The use of proper tools (carving, brushes and others), quite different from those used in Western printmaking, will be thoroughly discussed. Each student will make two or three prints in small editions during the workshop. Suitable for all levels of experience. Monday through Friday, November 3 - 7, 10am - 4pm Takuji Hamanaka $450/$475 | ||||||||||||||||
