All the basics of print room procedure at your own pace. Learn drawing with a brayer, painting, stenciling, color and layers followed up with creative discussion. Certifies you to safely use the press and print room independently. Beginners welcome.
Week 1: Print room protocols, Simple B&W prints with ghosts
Week 2: Setting press, color mixing, registration
Week 3: More color and registration, resist effects, layering
Week 4: Sampler of different upcycle relief, drypoint techniques, prepping for framing
Students will gain familiarity with print studio protocol and equipment and basic skills of ink preparation and application using stencils, brush, brayers, etc.
All Supplies Provided
Optional only- if you have them, or would like to try:
Printing paper, such as Rives BFK or Lightweight; Arches Cover or Text Wove; Arnheim or Canson Edition. 1 or less is sufficient for each session. Arnheim also works great for Akua inks and is a cheaper alternative
Akua water soluble inks also acceptable, but the demos will be in oil based ink. And they cannot be mixed with oils.
small tubes of color oil based ink (limited amount of donated color inks available to try before you buy)
Small (1-6") soft rubber brayers Example: Speedball (ASLD has some available)
Painting shirt or Apron, Nitrile gloves (ASLD has some aprons and gloves)
Paper towels or cotton rags with a plastic bag to take used ones home with you)
