September 2016
Open studio session
Open Studio is a chance for experienced printers, studio members, or anyone who has taken a class at Levigator Press to have affordable evening studio time to work on projects or just experiment with what you’ve learned in our studio. You pay a flat rate for up to three hours of studio time in a fun group atmosphere. Studio proprietor Jodi Green will be on hand for advice and troubleshooting, and you’ll have the company of other printers to bounce…
Find out more »Bookbinding: Longstitch 2
In this variant form of Longstitch binding, a combination of longstitch and link stitch, folded sections of pages are sewn together by linking the sections through holes punched through a wraparound cover sheet to create a pattern of exposed sewing along the spine. For this sample book we will use a paper cover sheet, but this binding style is perfect for covers made of heavy, flexible materials such as leather, vinyl. vellum, or some fabrics. We will cover some basic decorative variations in spine designs, incorporating long stitches and link stitches with the option to add some weaving to the spine as a decorative flourish, or to add a thong or cord to tie the book closed.
All materials are provided. No previous bookbinding experience is necessary, and you do not need to have taken Longstitch 1 to take this class.
Find out more »Persian calligraphy
Learn the beautiful art of Persian calligraphy with guest instructor Tina Rouhandeh! In this class you will learn how to use a hand cut reed pen and ink to create flowing, lyrical letterforms. You will practice traditional techniques that will improve your hand lettering and brush work skills. For this class, the reed pen and paper surface will be prepared in advance for you, but you’ll also learn how to coat the paper and cut the reed pen so that you can practice later at home.
Find out more »Lino block printing (2-week class)
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, or to try selectively inking your block to make a two colour print in one press run.
This class runs Thursday evenings for two weeks, September 22 and 29, from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
No printmaking experience is required, and all materials, including paper, are provided.
Find out more »October 2016
Two-colour screenprints (2-week class)
In this class you will learn the basics of how to create a two-colour silkscreen print on paper. We will cover: making positives or transparencies, exposing images on a screen, how to register (line up) your printing, and pulling prints.
This class runs for two weeks on Tuesday evenings, October 4 and 11, from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
All materials are provided, including paper, and you will make an edition of six prints.
Find out more »Knit night: October
Our casual monthly gathering for knitting and fibre arts. Show off projects, get help, or just drink tea and chat while knitting! All are welcome. Tea and snacks will be provided.
Find out more »Collagraph printing
Collagraph is a printmaking method in which a collage is constructed onto a heavy card using paper, glue, and sand or grit, and then used as a matrix for printing. It’s a satisfyingly tactile way to create a printing plate, and textures as subtle as simple torn or cut pieces of paper can achieve beautifully rich and varied printed marks. In the first week we will focus on creating the plate, and in the second week you will learn how to ink and press your plate and will make an edition of at least four prints.
This class runs for two weeks on Wednesday nights, October 12 and 19, from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
All materials are provided, including paper. No printmaking experience is necessary. This is an easy and fun introduction to printmaking, particularly for people who enjoy working in collage or cut paper.
Find out more »Paper relief monotypes
In this fun 3-hour class you will create a richly layered one-of-a-kind print 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 one beautiful finished print. Depending on how you choose to prepare your plates you may have time to finish more than one print.
Find out more »Bookbinding: Drum (stiff) leaf
Drum leaf binding is a rigid no-sew bookbinding method in which folded sheets of heavy drawing or printmaking paper are glued back-to-back to form a satisfyingly solid little book. Think children’s board books, without the board. This binding is ideal for artist book projects, as each sheet of paper is a complete, seamless two-page spread with no stitching breaking up the page gutter.
All materials are provided, including paper.
Find out more »Persian calligraphy
Learn the beautiful art of Persian calligraphy with guest instructor Tina Rouhandeh! In this class you will learn how to use a hand cut reed pen and ink to create flowing, lyrical letterforms. You will practice traditional techniques that will improve your hand lettering and brush work skills. For this class, the reed pen and paper surface will be prepared in advance for you, but you’ll also learn how to coat the paper and cut the reed pen so that you can practice later at home.
All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary.
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