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Hand-made Patterns into Hand-painted Wrapping Paper (Denver, CO)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

In this workshop you will learn the principles of pattern design and how to create a hand-drawn repeating pattern tile by hand on paper. You will also learn how to carve rubber block stamps and how to...

Carving and Hand Printing Linocuts (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Good ol’ battleship-grey linoleum has been standard for linocut art for decades and for good reason: it’s easy to cut, no wood grain to worry about, and it prints clean and fine for lengthy editions or...

Moku Hanga, An Intro to Japanese Woodblock Printing (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Moku Hanga, meaning “wood print,” is a simple, centuries old Japanese technique employing water-based ink, basic carving and rubbing tools, beautiful Japanese paper, and fine-grained wood. Many Western...

Gyotaku - Japanese Fish Printing (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Gyotaku (Japanese, from gyo "fish" + taku "rubbing") is the traditional method of Japanese fish printing, dating from the mid-1800s. In this class you will learn how to use real...

Mixed Media Workshop (Assisi, Italy)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Italy is a familiar destination to many artists, but this workshop will be a unique art experience. Assisi is a hilltop town with all the beauty, charm and history we associate with Italy without the crowds...

Classic Woodblock Prints Plus Paint (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Team up with Audrey to create a woodblock print and explore how to hand color and use your prints. She will discuss the history and strengths of woodcut art, good subjects for woodcuts, and how to use...

Relief Printing on Vandercook Proof Presses (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Learn the basics of letterpress printing while exploring texture through various relief printing techniques. Learn to use one of May’s four Vandercook proof presses in her Mineral Point studio. The Vandercook...

Making a Reduction Linocut (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Using the reduction linocut process, you can print an edition of multi colors—all from the same linoleum block, removing parts of the block as you go. It takes pre-planning the colors, and when you’ve...

Gel Plate Printing (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

You will learn to use Gelli Plates to make monoprints. It is a simple process that may be replicated very easily at home. You may make your prints on paper to create art for framing or on fabric to create...

Making Monoprints (Mineral Point, WI)

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:58:51 GMT

Monoprints are one-of-a-kind prints that are the most flexible and least intimidating of all the printmaking processes. Discover how you can create unique, painterly prints in a matter of hours using many...

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