printmaking
Amber Heaton , Passage ( detail ) Simonette Quamina , Swing ( detail ) Robynn Smith , Returning We Hear The Larks ( detail )
June 4 – 8
Relief Printing : scratching the surface & diving deeper Amber Heaton
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CONCEPT : Add true depth to your printmaking in this exciting introductory exploration of relief printing . Relief techniques offer an amazingly wide range of texture building , mark making and compositional strategies that can build both simple and complex images . Carve images and build layers to create intensity and richness with multiple blocks , reduction cutting and color layering . Students gain valuable experience while experimenting with a variety of carving materials that produce different visual effects . We discover and practice several inking techniques that can add complexity and nuances to images , resulting in multifaceted and dynamic relief prints .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : Students learn the basics of relief carving and printing blocks on an etching press . We explore a variety of materials to use as matrices , including sintra , linoleum and wood . Multi-plate registration , reduction carving and inking techniques are also covered .
ACTIVITIES : Through a combination of hands-on demonstrations , work time in the studio with the instructor , and individual practice with techniques , students gain skills and develop projects . Each new project builds on previous techniques and adds more complexity . Group feedback and discussion help to inform the development of new ideas .
FACULTY : Amber Heaton received her M . F . A . from the Rhode Island School of Design . She participated in the AIM Program at the Bronx Museum of Art , and is currently a Scholar for Advanced Studies at the Center for Book Arts in New York City . Amber was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in South Korea .
www . amberheaton . com
June 11 – 15
Linoleum Block & Collagraph Printmaking
Simonette Quamina
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CONCEPT : Explore , experiment and expand your printmaking skills in this inclusive workshop . Utilizing both traditional and contemporary methods in relief printmaking , students are encouraged to discover various possibilities in mark making while printing the multiple in linoleum , collagraph and more . Focusing on the development of compositional skills , color theory and printing etiquette , we formulate conceptual ideas while developing ways in which each relief technique can extend to broader means in the varied connections between printmaking and other mediums . Students leave this workshop with a wealth of new printmaking knowledge and experience , as well as plenty of amazing relief prints .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : We learn linoleum cutting , multiple color techniques , reduction printing , chine-collé , collagraph and frottage . We focus on ink preparation , block cutting , hand printing versus using the printing press , color theory in print , image transfer methods and paper preparation .
ACTIVITIES : Throughout the duration of class , we emphasize the development of imagery as much as process and technique through demonstrations , studio time and discussions . Students learn several nontoxic methods of relief printing with the intention of conducting safe printmaking practices beyond access to a printmaking studio .
FACULTY : Simonette Quamina received her M . F . A . from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2011 . She is the recipient of the 2017 Salem Art Works Fellowship , the 2017 – 2018 Provincetown Fine Art Works Center residency and is a studio recipient of the Elizabeth Foundation of the Art Studio program in New York City .
www . simonettequamina . com
June 25 – 29
Mixed-Media Monotypes
Robynn Smith
CONCEPT : Delve into the technical and conceptual approaches to monotype printmaking using a wide variety of techniques and materials in this dynamic , mixed-media workshop . Students are guided through several exciting monotype techniques , such as reductive and additive inking , chine-collé , pastel transfer , multiple drops and layering of imagery . Individualized and experimental approaches to the medium are encouraged , as the magic of monotype is an excellent way to achieve highly personalized prints with eye-popping effects . Low- and non-toxic practices are emphasized and put into practice . Come away from this class with a series of one-of-a-kind monotypes to add to your portfolio .
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES : We use Caligo Safe Wash intaglio inks on plexi plates . Techniques include but are not limited to : additive / reductive inking , viscosity , ghosting , offsetting , multiple drops , chine-collé , pastel transfer and crayon transfer .
ACTIVITIES : Demonstrations and group discussions take place in the mornings . Individualized instruction is ongoing throughout the day .
FACULTY : Robynn Smith is a painter and printmaker living in Santa Cruz , Calif . She is the founder of Print Day in May , the MPC Printmakers and Blue Mouse Studios . Robynn is a full-time instructor at Monterey Peninsula College . Recent residency fellowships include Listhus and Islensk Grafik , Iceland and Hui No ’ eau , Hawaii .
www . robynnsmith . com
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TUITION $ 985 | TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $ 1,185 REGISTRATION FEE $ 45 | STUDIO FEE $ 100 CODE R0101-18 | ENROLLMENT LIMIT 10
TUITION $ 985 | TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $ 1,185 REGISTRATION FEE $ 45 | STUDIO FEE $ 100
CODE R0202-18 | ENROLLMENT LIMIT 10
TUITION $ 985 | TUITION + STUDIO SUPPORT DONATION $ 1,185 REGISTRATION FEE $ 45 | STUDIO FEE $ 100 CODE R0404-18 | ENROLLMENT LIMIT 10
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