March 2015
Bookbinding: Stab binding
Stab binding is one of the simplest and earliest forms of bookbinding, using single sheets in which holes are stabbed or drilled and sewn on the outside using a variety of traditional stitch patterns.
Find out more »Bookbinding: Drum 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.
Find out more »April 2015
Trace Monotype
Trace monotype is a direct transfer method of printmaking that creates a one-of-a-kind printed image entirely by hand. It uses minimal space and tools and can be done at your kitchen table, yet produces a complex layering of rich, atmospheric marks.
Find out more »Stamp Making
In this fun 2-hour workshop, students will carve and print their own rubber stamp designs. You will learn how to carve a soft linoleum block, make a few test prints of your finished stamp, and then print your unique stamp design on a small set of cards and envelopes. The stamp is reusable, so you can take it home and use it with block printing ink or stamp pads to decorate up everything in your life! All materials are provided,…
Find out more »Reductive Woodcut (3 week class)
Reductive woodcut is a full colour printing method in which each successive layer of colour is carved and printed from a single sheet of wood. In this three-session class you will design and create an edition of six woodblock prints using up to four separate colours.
Find out more »Paper Relief Monoprint
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!
Find out more »Block Printing on Fabric
In this class, students will create richly coloured prints on fabric using linoleum, woodblocks, rollers, and letterpress blocks. We will cover some of the challenges of printing on fabric versus paper, and use pre-cut blocks and other print matrices to experiment with printing our fabrics both by hand and in a printing press.
Find out more »Stamp Making: Two-part stamps
In this fun workshop, students will carve and print their own rubber stamp designs for printing a two-colour image using two stamps. You will learn how to carve a soft linoleum block, make a few test prints of your finished stamps, and then print your unique stamp design on a small set of cards and envelopes.
Find out more »Sew a Messenger Bag (2-week class)
In this class you will create a messenger-style bag that's great for all ages and genders. You will receive a pattern and be led through the process to create a trendy bag that you can use to replace your purse or use for books, laptop, diaper bag, etc.
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