Drypoint is a technique in intaglio printmaking in which lines are scratched into a metal plate with an engraving tool and printed onto dampened rag paper, producing an image of luscious soft linework. In this class we will create our drypoint plates using Plexiglas, and you will learn how to make textures and tones in addition to the distinctive drypoint lines to create a richly varied print. This class runs for two weeks on Friday afternoons, February 15 and 22,…

Reductive linocut is a full colour printing method in which each successive layer of colour is carved and printed from a single sheet of linoleum. In this three-session class you will design and create an edition of six to ten prints using up to four separate colours. This is a fast paced class and we will get right into carving our blocks on the first day, so you should come prepared with an idea or a drawing for a 6…

In this class you will create richly layered one-of-a-kind prints in full colour using cut and torn paper assembled into a printing plate. Paper relief is an easy technique for producing monoprints mixing bold solids with complex atmospheric textures. If you enjoy making papercuts, this is a way that you can use that traditional method in printmaking! All materials, including paper, are provided, and you will leave the class with at least two beautiful finished print. Depending on how you…

In this class you will create richly layered one-of-a-kind prints in full colour using a combination of cut paper stencils and various found objects such as leaves, feathers, fabric, and much more. You will learn how to use transparency and positive and negative impressions to turn a simple printing method into complex and beautiful prints. All materials, including paper, are provided, and you will leave the class with at least two finished print. Depending on how you choose to prepare…

In this class you will create richly layered one-of-a-kind prints in full colour using cut and torn paper assembled into a printing plate. Paper relief is an easy technique for producing monoprints mixing bold solids with complex atmospheric textures. If you enjoy making papercuts, this is a way that you can use that traditional method in printmaking! All materials, including paper, are provided, and you will leave the class with at least two beautiful finished print. Depending on how you…

In this class you will create richly layered one-of-a-kind prints in full colour using a combination of cut paper stencils and various found objects such as leaves, feathers, fabric, and much more. You will learn how to use transparency and positive and negative impressions to turn a simple printing method into complex and beautiful prints. All materials, including paper, are provided, and you will leave the class with at least two finished print. Depending on how you choose to prepare…

Trace monotype is an easy and beautiful method for creating a mix of bold and delicate lines in your one-of-a-kind prints. It's very responsive to the artist's hand, giving a rich atmospheric quality to the image. In this class you will learn how to specially prepare oil based ink for trace monotype, and will create at least one beautiful print on Japanese paper (depending on the complexity of your image, you may have time to make more than one print).…

In this class you’ll learn the basics of carving and printing a relief print from a linoleum block. You will design and carve your own block and learn how to print it by hand as well as on a press, and will leave the class with an edition of six completed prints. You will have the option to print your block in one colour, in a multiple colour gradient, or to try selectively inking your block to make a two colour print in one press run.