Workshops in printmaking, bookmaking, collage and more!

Printmaking Workshops

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PRINTMAKING I

5 weeks - Monday
October 30 - November 27
3 pm - 6 pm

$280

Take your first steps into the creative & exciting world of printmaking! You will learn the fundamentals of printmaking: monotype, linoleum cut, chine collé, and mixing color. If you’re a painter you’ll find the use of color mixing in the printing process exciting too! Upon completing Printmaking I attendees will leave with a minimum of 10 prints and will have the foundational knowledge to take our intermediate Printmaking II.
This workshop is perfect for people who are curious about printmaking or refreshing their knowledge if they have previous experience. This small interactive workshop guarantees you plenty of time with the instructor. Join us!

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GELLI PLATE PRINTMAKING

Weekend Workshop
November 11 & 12
10 am - 3 pm

$220

A fun and versatile method of printing using a “plate” made from gelatin known as a 'Gelli plate.' It can be used with both printmaking inks and acrylic paints; you will work with both mediums in this workshop. Gelli plate printmaking has a spontaneous quality that lends itself to magazine transfers, printing on found paper and printmaking paper. Your creativity and dexterity will be stretched in new and exciting ways. In addition, you will learn about color and the registration process.
You will have plenty of time for one-on-one instruction to hone your techniques and get answers to all your questions. This interactive workshop will introduce you to other like-minded folks to spur your creativity. Expect to leave with prints that are ready to be framed, cards to mail and unique papers perfect for collaging so you will be able to skillfully make more prints at home!

No previous experience is required.

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PRINTMAKING II

5 weeks - Wednesday
Sept. 20 - October 18, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

FULL

We are ready to help you take the next step in your printmaking practice! Have you been in a rut, are you looking to advance a current project or are you interested in improving your printmaking skills? This workshop will strengthen your knowledge and experience with the mediums of monotype, linocut, drypoint and chine colle. Experimentation with ink modifiers, mark making methods and color theory will help hone your own ideas and projects. If you have work and sketches you are encouraged to bring them.
This workshop is geared for people who took Printmaking I with us or have previous printmaking experience. As this workshop is limited to 4 participants you are guaranteed plenty of time with the instructor. All are materials provided.

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Printmaking 2
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MONOTYPE

Weekend Workshop
October 28 & 29
10 am – 4 pm

$250

This intermediate monotype workshop will provide a space and structure for artists to explore and invest in expanding their creative practice. Expect to create a minimum of 10 prints as you challenge yourself through experimentation and working in a series. You will learn how to work with multiple plates and how to effectively register them. Experimentation will include areas of ink modifiers, composition and color. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas and concepts that they are currently working on to develop and shift them through the media and techniques (not required).
Some previous experience in printmaking is essential for this class. If you are new to printmaking you are strongly encouraged to take my Printmaking 1 class first. Spend this fun weekend with us and leave more confident in your artistic journey. This workshop has a maximum of 3 people so there is ample time to work with the instructor.

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WOODBLOCK
with Janet Cathey

Weekend Workshop
October 14 & 15
10 am - 4 pm

$265

FThis course explores the fundamentals of woodblock printing. We will focus on learning the processes involved in creating two-color woodcut prints. We’ll explore mark-making on wood blocks using many types of gouges, and explore layering ink colors. You’ll prepare a design, cut it into wood, ink, and print. You will learn how to properly register more than one carved block, thus layering ink colors, and creating more rich and colorful images.

Janet Cathey is a printmaker and member of Two Rivers Printmaking Studio in White River Junction, VT

Please purchase these two items and bring to class: Carving tools: Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools, Five Piece Set (Basic) $26 at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Grip-Carving-Tools-Piece/ dp/B001T8IEO6
Honing tools: Leather Strop 3" x 8" Stropping Leather with 1 oz. Green Polishing Compound $9.95 at Amazon

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PRINTMAKING CARDS WORKSHOP

4 weeks - Thursdays
Date to be determined
6 pm - 9 pm

$250

Explore your creativity and the benefits of making your own greeting cards. Whether you want to make your own personal cards or expand greeting cards into your business, this workshop will provide you with the foundation needed.
Using the monotype printmaking process, you will produce a variety of beautiful cards. In addition, you will explore what is involved in making a series, and how to register and print multiple plates.
Whether you are new or experienced in making greeting cards this workshop will walk you through all the steps.
All supplies are included.

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