Advanced Beginner Etching 5 Weeks Build your intaglio skills with line-etch, spray-paint aquatint, soft-ground textures and chine collé. Create prints in single or multiple colors for editions or monoprint variations. Material fee includes one 5x7 copper plate and some paper; additional paper or plates may be purchased in class. Prerequisite: First Time Etching class or instructor permission.
Introduction to Relief 5 Weeks Learn to make relief prints by carving and inking linoleum blocks. This class includes detailed instruction on tools, techniques, and the translation of ideas. We will explore single and multiple block approaches, collage techniques, and incorporate monoprint techniques for even greater creativity. Works can be printed with the press or by hand. Some materials are included, additional supplies may be purchased from the instructor. All levels welcome. Water-Based Monotypes 5 Weeks Explore the beauty of painterly, non-toxic monotypes using your own sketches, photos or abstract compositions Learn how to prep your plate and paper to apply expressive colors, bold black & whites or combinations of both using safe, water-based media. Plates, inks and some paper supplied; additional paper or plates may be purchased in class. All levels welcome.