Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 53
Jennifer Ghormley, Venice 1
Johanna Mueller, Fish Mandala
Elizabeth Ferrill, Surplus 3
June 17 - 21
June 24 - 28
July 1 - 5
Mix Your Matrix: combination
stencil, screenprint and woodcut
Engraving Methods &
Repeated Matrix
transfers
Jennifer Ghormley
Johanna Mueller
Elizabeth Ferrill
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
CONCEPT: Merging the beauty and nuance of
layering screenprints with woodcuts produces
engaging, mixed-process prints. In this class
we learn how to bridge the gap between historically traditional techniques and contemporary methods and aesthetics. We balance
colorful, graphic shapes with intricately-carved
wood grain textures and mark making to create unique, dynamic prints. Once we generate
a new matrix, the possibilities are limitless.
CONCEPT: This class introduces students to
engraving on copper and alternative plastics.
We learn to compose an engraving and handle a variety of carving tools to make a highly
detailed matrix, printing it multiple times in
different configurations. Johanna teaches
two methods of inking—intaglio and relief—
and how to print a repeated design with a
registration sheet. Students experiment with
processes to create small editions of unique
pieces which can be embellished with drawings, color or collage.
CONCEPT: Monotypes are often described as
“painterly prints,” but using Mylar to make
hand-cut stencils yields a more graphic, cleanedged effect. This workshop is open to painters and printmakers alike who are intrigued by
the process of creating one-of-a-kind prints.
Stencil methods are introduced in addition to
mark making processes, background blends,
gum Arabic transfers and other fascinating
techniques. Students have opportunities to
translate drawings, paintings and photographs
into the print form using Plexiglas plates as
printing surfaces.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Working from source
materials, including drawings, photographs
and images. Hand-cut stencil screenprints,
woodblocks, carving tools and inks.
ACTIVITIES: Demos, individual and group discussions and individual work time.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Carving of copper plates
and polystyrene plastics using engraving
burins, inking with oil based ink, registration
and collage.
Monotypes: stencils, blends and
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Inking of plates, printing,
press use, paper handling and monotype processes, including stencils, blends and image
layering.
FACULTY: Jennifer Ghormley received her MFA
from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She
exhibits nationally and internationally. Jennifer has taught for the University of Colorado Boulder, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts,
Peninsula School of Art, and the Ah Haa School
for the Arts. Most recently, she was awarded
an artist’s residency at the Venice Printmaking
Studio in Italy.
www.jenniferghormley.com
ACTIVITIES: Johanna demonstrates techniques
and offers critiques in individual sessions. Students are encouraged to begin printing on day
one. We will devote ample time to proofing
and focus on the “zen” of carving.
FACULTY: Johanna Mueller is a previous artistin-residence and the current studio coordinator of painting and printmaking at Anderson
Ranch. She holds an MFA in printmaking from
George Mason University. She is represented
by Gildar Gallery and Gallery Leon in Denver,
and The Croft Gallery in Waco, Texas. Her work
is featured in private and public collections
worldwide.
www.johannamuellerprints.com
FACULTY: Seattle native Elizabeth Ferrill received
her MFA in printmaking from the Rhode Island
School of Design. Her work has been featured
in solo exhibitions at the Armory Gallery at Virginia Tech, the Gideon Gartner Gallery at Anderson Ranch, COOP Gallery, Tenn., and 5x6x9
Gallery in Berlin, Germany. In 2011 she was an
artist-in-residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts in Omaha, Neb. From 2009 to
2012, she was the studio coordinator of painting
and printmaking at Anderson Ranch.
www.elizabethferrill.com
Tuition: $875 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1075
Studio Fee: $100 Code: R0303 Enrollment Limit 10
Tuition: $875 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1075
Studio Fee: $100 Code: R0404 Enrollment Limit 10
Tuition: $875 OR Tuition +