Summer Classes

Etching and Intaglio Techniques

Pam Day Nancy Aldrich-Wolf

Etching is a technique that allows the printmaker to achieve wide tonal range and unlimited detail. Students, using zinc plates Beginning/ Intermediate will learn to produce images with line etching, aquatint, soft ground etching and drypoint techniques and how to print small additions. Lab fee $25 payable to instructor

Introduction to Monotype Printmaking
All Levels

Harriet Lawler

Whether monotype or monoprint, “the painterly print” calls for work in color. Wide ranges of inking techniques, both abstract and realistic, aree experience with color is helpful. Lab fee $25 payable to instructor.

$135 Wednesday 7:00 -10:00 pm (6 weeks)

Intaglio Techniques
Intermediate/Advanced

Penny Barringer

Students refine their skills with a master printmaker. Color printing and many unusual techniques are covered. Students may pursue their own projects with guidance from the instructor.
Lab fee $25 payable to the instructor

$135 Thursday 7:00- 10:00pm (starts July 2) (6 weeks)

Printmaking Workshops

Monotype Explorations

Penny Barringer

Explore the techniques used by Degas, Sargent, and Prendergast. Subtractive, additive, color blending and painterly techniques will be the focus of the workshop. Limit 10 students Lab fee $15

Workshop will be offered in the Fall

Collograph and Embossing

Penny Barringer

Collograph (printing from a collage plate) and embossing 93-D inkless printing) are covered, including plate making, intaglio, and relief inking techniques. A $30 lab fee, payable to the instructor, covers all supplies except plates, printing paper, and paper towels. Limit 8 students

Workshop will be offered in the Fall

Linoleum Cuts

Penny Barringer

A relief printing process that doesn't require a press to print, linoleum is an easy to cut alternative to wood. Limit 10 students. Lab fee $15

Workshop will be offered in the Spring

Jumpstart to Printmaking

Penny Barringer

This fundamentals workshop is a great place to start for beginners and an invaluable refresher course for the more experienced student. During the three days, all levels of artists gain an overview of the principles and techniques of this art form. Participants produce prints in several techniques including etching, relief, litho and monotype printing. Limit 8 students.

Workshop will be offered in the Winter

Printmaking Classes

Pam Day, Nancy Aldrich-Wolf

Etching is a technique that allows the printmaker to achieve wide tonal range and unlimited detail. Students, using zinc plates will learn to produce images with line etching, aquatint, soft ground etching and drypoint techniques and how to print small additions. Lab fee $40 payable to instructor. Day class Fall and Spring start one week early

Fall & Winter
$195 Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Day (9 weeks)

Fall & Spring
$190 Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Aldrich-Wolf (5 weeks)        (September 25 - October 30, April 2 - April 30)

Summer
$135 Tuesday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Day (6 weeks)
$190 Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Aldrich-Wolf (5 weeks starts July 9)

Penny Barringer, Harriet Lawler

Whether monotype or monoprint, 'the painterly print' calls for work in color. Wide ranges of inking techniques, both abstract and realistic, are used. Some experience with color is helpful. Lab fee $40 payable to instructor.

Fall, Spring
$195 Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm Lawler (9 weeks)
$190 Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Barringer (5 weeks)
       (October 30 - December 4, May 7 - June 4)

Winter
$220 Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Lawler (6 weeks)
$190 Thursday 10:00 am -3:00 pm Barringer (5 weeks)

Summer
$135 Wednesday 7:00 -10:00 pm Lawler (6 weeks)

Intermediate Printmaking Projects & Techniques

Penny Barringer

This class is designed for students with some background in printmaking, as well as for more advanced students. By working with a master printmaker students can refine their skills in color printing and various unusual techniques. Students may pursue their own projects with guidance from the instructor.
Lab fee $40 payable to instructor

Fall
$220 Wednesday 10:00 am- 3:00pm (6 weeks- Fall starts October 22)

Intermediate/Advanced Intaglio Techniques

Penny Barringer

Students refine their skills with a master printmaker.
Color printing and many unusual techniques are covered. Students may pursue their own projects with guidance from the instructor.
Lab fee $40 payable to instructor

Fall
$175 Thursday 7:00 pm- 10:00pm (8 weeks- Fall starts October 16)

Summer
$135 Thursday 7:00 pm- 10:00pm (6 weeks- Summer starts July 2)

Lithography (stone & metal plate)

Penny Barringer

Lithography enables artists to use a wide range of techniques to achieve multiple prints including crayon and pencil shading, washes and pen and ink. Students learn to grind a stone and/or prepare a metal plate, develop an image and print a small addition. Lab fee $45 payable to instructor

Winter
$220 Thursday 10:00 am- 3:00pm (6 weeks)
$220 Saturday 10:00 pm- 3:00pm (6 weeks)