Classes / workshops

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Spring Classes and Workshops

March and April 2010

To enroll in a class call ArtsPlace (859-255-2951 and leave a message),

Pattie (859-225-4366) or email Liz Foley at printmakers@lexarts.org

Classes and workshops are held in ArtsPlace

in the Bluegrass Printmakers’ Cooperative studio

161 North Mill Street, Lexington KY 40507

Class size is limited to 6, so sign up early!

INTRO TO ETCHING/ADVANCED ETCHING
Taught by Jim Brancaccio and Cristina Igelmo
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24
6:00–8:00 pm
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members - $10.00 materials fee

EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN ETCHING
Taught by Dylan M. Dean
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00–8:00 pm
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members - $10.00 materials fee

Have some fun with image development
using a variety of experimental etching
grounds. We will focus on toner-transfer
grounds, toner-wash grounds, and latex
grounds among others. Printmakers of
all skill levels are welcome to participate.

WOODCUT WORKSHOP
Taught by Derrick Riley
Saturdays, March 6 & 13
1:00-4:00 pm
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members - $10.00 materials fee

Woodcuts are one of the oldest and
most graphic of all the printmaking
methods. As a form of relief printing,
they have a firm place in the history of
art. This workshop will focus on carving
and printing woodcuts. A brief history,
carving techniques, printing, as well as
basics on constructing a relief print will
be the main topics.

COLLAGRAPH/ ADVANCED COLLAGRAPH
Taught by Elizabeth Foley
Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27
6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members - $10.00 materials fee

Make collagraphs by collaging textures
together on a plate to create an image
and then printing it on paper. In the first
class we will look at prints and create
plates. Then, in the following weeks we
will print the plates and experiment with
the images.

2009 Fall Classes

INTRO TO ETCHING/ADVANCED ETCHING
Taught by Jim Brancaccio and Cristina Igelmo
Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28
6:00–8:00 pm
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members

Learn to create etchings using of non-hazardous materials. You will develop images; prepare plates; and then print an edition. If you already have experience, come learn some advanced techniques and brush up on your skills! In this class you will be using oil-based inks that are easy to clean up. There is a $10.00 materials fee.

COLLAGRAPH/ ADVANCED COLLAGRAPH
Taught by Elizabeth Foley
Tuesdays, October 20, 27, November 3, 10
6:30–8:30 pm
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members

Make collagraphs by collaging textures together on a plate to create an image and then printing it on paper. In the first class we will look at prints and create plates. Then, in the following weeks we will print the plates and experiment with the images.You will use oil-based inks that are easy to clean up. There is a $10.00 materials fee.

WOODCUT WORKSHOP
Taught by Derrick Riley
Saturdays, October 17 and 24
1:00-4:00pm with the option to stay until 5:00
Cost: $80 non-members, $65 for BPC members

Woodcuts are one of the oldest and most graphic of all the printmaking methods. As a form of relief printing, they have a firm place in the history of art. This workshop will focus on carving and printing woodcuts. A brief history, carving techniques, printing, as well as basics on constructing a relief print will be the main topics touched on in class. In this class you will be using oil-based inks that are easy to clean up.
There is a $10.00 materials fee.

The workspace for The Bluegrass Printmakers' Cooperative has been generously provided by LexArts.

All LexArts programs and services are supported in part by the Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.