Workshops, Classes and Events
SHOP ORIENTATION / MEMBERSHIP - FREE!
First Monday of each month - 6pm
There will be an orientation for each of the three types of printing. To include basic introduction to the specifics of the AS220 shop, for example, our lighting and exposure system, rag and clean up procedures, sign up for shop time, ect. This is not an introduction to technique and printmakers need to have taken a class or shown proficiency through a portfolio of work to be viewed only on the merits of technical skill. Come see our facilities and what we have to offer. You cannot use the shop until you have attended the orientation in the method you chose to print in.
PAYMENT AND COST
You can visit the AS220 Online Shop to browse classes, reserve a spot in a class online, and make payment for that class using PayPal or credit card. Classes cost $25 per 4-hour block (a 3-block class would cost $75) and a $10 general shop materials fee is required for every class (some classes also require outside supplies - these are not included in cost of class or general shop material fee, nor are they provided.). To cancel you must email morgan@as220.org one week in advance, or risk losing your payment.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
If minimum number is not met in class enrollment, the teacher may opt to cancel class. If this is the case, we will give a full refund class payment and first choice to enroll in future classes. We will attempt to give as much notice as possible.
APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE
To sign up for class, please do so online: AS220 Shop: April Classes
If you have any questions, please email morgan@as220.org or call 401.831.9327 x 112.
OPEN HOUSE!!!! - MONDAY APRIL 7th, 6pm - FREE
Any and all interested in learning a bit about the shop and how it
works, come to the FREE shop open house. We'll walk you through our
silkscreen, letterpress and intaglio facilities! If you miss it this
month, don't worry! There's an open house the first Monday of every
month, at 6pm. Bring your work to show you can already print and get
signed off to use the shop, or come and find out what sort of neat
stuff the shop has to offer!!! No need to sign up, just show up!!
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN A - THURSDAY APRIL 3rd, 5-9pm - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take ALL 3 silkscreen courses to be signed off to use
the shop, one course (A, B, or C). Sign up now!
INTRO TO INTAGLIO - FRIDAY APRIL 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 5-9pm - $110
In the Introduction to Intaglio class basic mark making skills as well as
the techniques and processes of an etching press will be taught.
Participants will create non-toxic etching projects on copper plates to
help develop a clear understanding of traditional intaglio methods.
Stage biting and resistance techniques will be discussed to provide an
insight to good working habits. We will also cover ink mixing and
application, plate preparation and wiping, as well as paper tearing and
registration. Student's particular interests will determine the direction
of the demonstrations, and there should be time for each participant to
complete at least two individual projects. This clas will run over four
meetings, participants must attend all four meetings to be signed off to
print in the shop. Sign up now!
LETTERPRESS - SATURDAY APRIL 12th, 19th, 26th, 1-5pm - $85
This course provides a quick, basic introduction to letterpress.
Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller
height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and
then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination
with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed
embossment. Participants must take ALL THREE letterpress classes in
order to be certified to use the letterpress during print time. The
total cost of taking all 3 classes is $85. Class is Full.
T-SHIRT SILKSCREEN A - SUNDAY APRIL 13th, 1-5pm - $35
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images
on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover
the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for
fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using
the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class,
students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt. Students may
take either class A or B, they are not required to take both. Sign up now!
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN B - THURSDAY APRIL 17th, 5-9pm - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take ALL 3 silkscreen courses to be signed off to use
the shop, one course (A, B, or C). Sign up now!
SOLAR PRINTING WITH SUZANNE LEWIS - SATURDAY APRIL 19th, 10am-1pm - $35
The workshop will introduce participants to the process of solar relief
printmaking. In this process a transparency is placed over a special
photo emulsion plate. The sun then etches the plate for you. The result
is a relief plate which when printed resembles a woodblock print yet without
the laborious task of carving in wood or linoleum. Participants are asked
to bring a drawing or photograph which can be translated into a bold black
and white graphic image. Sign up now!
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN C - SUNDAY APRIL 20th, 1-5pm - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take ALL 3 silkscreen courses to be signed off to use
the shop, one course (A, B, or C). Sign up now!
T-SHIRT SILKSCREEN B - THURSDAY APRIL 24TH, 5-9pm - $35
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images
on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover
the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for
fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using
the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class,
students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt. Students may
take either class A or B, they are not required to take both. Sign up now!
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Workshops, Classes and Events
SHOP ORIENTATION / MEMBERSHIP - FREE!
First Monday of each month - 6pm
There will be an orientation for each of the three types of printing. To include basic introduction to the specifics of the AS220 shop, for example, our lighting and exposure system, rag and clean up procedures, sign up for shop time, ect. This is not an introduction to technique and printmakers need to have taken a class or shown proficiency through a portfolio of work to be viewed only on the merits of technical skill. Come see our facilities and what we have to offer. You cannot use the shop until you have attended the orientation in the method you chose to print in.
PAYMENT AND COST
You can email morgan@as220.org or call 401.831.9327 x 112 to reserve a spot in a class, in order to guarantee a spot, you must make full payment in advance. Classes cost $25 per 4-hour block (a 3-block class would cost $75, but most classes are only 1-block long/$25), a $10 general shop materials fee is required for every class (some classes also require outside supplies - these are not included in cost of class or general shop material fee, nor are they provided). You can mail it to us or drop by the shop. To cancel you must email morgan@as220.org two weeks in advance, or lose your payment. Make your check or money order out to AS220. The mailing/drop off address is 95 Mathewson Street #210, Providence, RI 02903 (eventually we hope conduct this process through our website, until then, bare with us). If you're dropping off, please do so between the hours of 11am and 5pm, Monday or Wednesday through Friday.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
If minimum number is not met in class enrollment we will give a full refund of deposit and first choice to enroll in future classes.
MARCH CLASS SCHEDULE
to sign up for class, email: morgan@as220.org
OPEN HOUSE!!!! - MONDAY MARCH 3rd, 6pm - FREE
Any and all interested in learning a bit about the shop and how it
works, come to the FREE shop open house. We'll walk you through our
silkscreen, letterpress and intaglio facilities! If you miss it this
month, don't worry! There's an open house the first Monday of every
month, at 6pm. Bring your work to show you can already print and get
signed off to use the shop, or come and find out what sort of neat
stuff the shop has to offer!!!
LETTERPRESS - THURSDAYS MARCH 6TH, 13TH, 20TH - 5-9pm - $85
This course provides a quick, basic introduction to letterpress.
Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller
height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and
then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination
with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed
embossment. Participants must take ALL THREE letterpress classes in
order to be certified to use the letterpress during print time. The
total cost of taking all 3 classes is $75.
T- SHIRT SILKSCREEN A - SATURDAY MARCH 9TH 1-5PM - $35
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images
on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover
the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for
fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using
the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class,
students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt.
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN A - TUESDAY MARCH 11TH 5-9PM - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient.
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN B - SUNDAY MARCH 16TH 1-5PM - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient.
T-SHIRT SILKSCREEN B - TUESDAY MARCH 18TH 5-9PM - $35
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images
on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover
the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for
fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using
the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class,
students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt.
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN C - SUNDAY MARCH 23RD 1-5PM - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient.
INTRO TO MONOPRINTING - SATURDAY MARCH 22nd 1-5PM - $35
This course will cover a number of different types of water based
monoprinting techniques, such as trace monotype, additive/reductive
monotype, watercolor transfer, Xerox transfer and multi-plate
registration. This combination of mediums will intrigue both the
printmaker who's looking to loosen up, and the painter who's looking
to broaden their horizons.
ALL FEBRUARY CLASSES ARE FULL!!! THANK YOU.
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Workshops, Classes and Events
SHOP ORIENTATION / MEMBERSHIP - FREE!
First Monday of each month - 6pm
There will be an orientation for each of the three types of printing. To include basic introduction to the specifics of the AS220 shop, for example, our lighting and exposure system, rag and clean up procedures, sign up for shop time, ect. This is not an introduction to technique and printmakers need to have taken a class or shown proficiency through a portfolio of work to be viewed only on the merits of technical skill. Come see our facilities and what we have to offer. You cannot use the shop until you have attended the orientation in the method you chose to print in.
PAYMENT AND COST
You can email morgan@as220.org or call 401.831.9327 x 112 to reserve a spot in a class, in order to guarantee a spot, you must make full payment in advance. Classes cost $25 per 4-hour block (a 3-block class would cost $75, but most classes are only 1-block long/$25). You can mail it to us or drop by the shop. To cancel you must email morgan@as220.org two weeks in advance, or lose your payment. Make your check or money order out to AS220. The mailing/drop off address is 95 Mathewson Street #209, Providence, RI 02903 (eventually we hope conduct this process through our website, until then, bare with us). If you're dropping off, please do so between the hours of 11am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
If minimum number is not met in class enrollment we will give a full refund of deposit and first choice to enroll in future classes.
JANUARY CLASS SCHEDULE
to sign up for class, email: morgan@as220.org
OPEN HOUSE!!!! - MONDAY JAN.7th, 6pm - FREE
Any and all interested in learning a bit about the shop and how it
works, come to the FREE shop open house. We'll walk you through our
silkscreen, letterpress and intaglio facilities! If you miss it this
month, don't worry! There's an open house the first Monday of every
month, at 6pm. Bring your work to show you can already print and get
signed off to use the shop, or come and find out what sort of neat
stuff the shop has to offer!!!
LETTERPRESS I - THURSDAY JAN.10th, 5pm-9pm - $25
LETTERPRESS II - THURSDAY JAN.17th, 5pm-9pm - $25
LETTERPRESS III - THURSDAY JAN.24th, 5pm-9pm - $25
This course provides a quick, basic introduction to letterpress.
Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller
height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and
then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination
with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed
embossment. Participants must take ALL THREE letterpress classes in
order to be certified to use the letterpress during print time. The
total cost of taking all 3 classes is $75.
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN A - TUESDAY JAN.15th, 5pm-9pm - $25
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient.
T - SHIRT SILKSCREEN - SATURDAY JAN.19th, 1pm-5pm - $25
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images
on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover
the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for
fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using
the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class,
students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt.
POST HOLIDAY CRAFT PARTY PARTY REDUX - SATURDAY JAN.26th, 5pm-9pm $5 donation
Join us for a crafty post holiday workshop!!! Learn simple silkscreen and linoleum techniques if you want and make some holiday presents and cards using pom-poms and glitter and pipe cleaners. BYOB and BYOS (bring your own supplies!). We will provide AWESOME food and drink and MAYBE STEAM SOME CIDER AND GET SOME COFFEE FROM DUNKIES!!! ALSO we have an IPOD!!! ALL AGES!!! and it ENDS AT NINE so you can enjoy your regular scheduled Saturday night!
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN B - SUNDAY JAN.27th, 1pm-5pm - $25
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient.
INTRO TO PAINTERLY MONOPRINTS - THURSDAY JAN.31st, 5pm-9pm - $25
This course will cover a number of different types of water based
monoprinting techniques, such as trace monotype, additive/reductive
monotype, watercolor transfer, Xerox transfer and multi-plate
registration. This combination of mediums will intrigue both the
printmaker who's looking to loosen up, and the painter who's looking
to broaden their horizons.
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Workshops, Classes and Events
SHOP ORIENTATION / MEMBERSHIP - FREE!
First Monday of each month - 6pm
There will be an orientation for each of the three types of printing. To include basic introduction to the specifics of the AS220 shop, for example, our lighting and exposure system, rag and clean up procedures, sign up for shop time, ect. This is not an introduction to technique and printmakers need to have taken a class or shown proficiency through a portfolio of work to be viewed only on the merits of technical skill. Come see our facilities and what we have to offer. You cannot use the shop until you have attended the orientation in the method you chose to print in.
PAYMENT AND COST
You can email morgan@as220.org or call 401.831.9327 x 112 to reserve a spot in a class, in order to guarantee a spot, you must make full payment in advance. Classes cost $25 per 4-hour block (a 3-block class would cost $75, but most classes are only 1-block long/$25). You can mail it to us or drop by the shop. To cancel you must email morgan@as220.org two weeks in advance, or lose your payment. Make your check or money order out to AS220. The mailing/drop off address is 95 Mathewson Street #209, Providence, RI 02903 (eventually we hope conduct this process through our website, until then, bare with us). If you're dropping off, please do so between the hours of 11am and 5pm, Monday through Friday.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
If minimum number is not met in class enrollment we will give a full refund of deposit and first choice to enroll in future classes.
December Schedule
LETTERPRESS I - SATURDAY DEC.1st, 1pm-5pm - $25
LETTERPRESS II - SATURDAY DEC.8th, 1pm-5pm - $25
LETTERPRESS III - SATURDAY DEC.15th, 1pm-5pm - $25
This course provides a quick, basic introduction to letterpress.
Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller
height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and
then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination
with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed
embossment. Participants must take ALL THREE letterpress classes in
order to be certified to use the letterpress during print time. The
total cost of taking all 3 classes is $75.
INTRO TO WOOD BLOCK/RELIEF PRINTING
WEDNESDAY DEC.5th, 5pm-9pm - $25
Students will learn basic carving techniques with gouges and other
tools. Within the class, students will have the opportunity to work on
single color linoleum or wood block. Printing using hand techniques in
addition to using the etching press and experimenting with papers will
all be covered by the instructor.
GIFT WRAP: REPEATING PATTERNS I
THURSDAY DEC.6th, 5pm-9pm - $25
GIFT WRAP: REPEATING PATTERNS II
TUESDAY DEC.11th, 5pm-9pm - $25
GIFT WRAP: REPEATING PATTERNS III
THURSDAY DEC.13th, 5pm-9pm - $25
Students will learn to design repeating patterns for fabric, wrapping
paper, wall paper, etc using silkscreen techniques over the course of
three classes. This class is accessible to both advanced and beginning
students. This is ONE class, three separate sessions. The total cost of the class is $75
INTRO TO SILKSCREEN - SUNDAY DEC.9th, 1pm-5pm - $25
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to
silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion
process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process,
registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a
small supply list when they sign up for the course.
INTRO TO PAINTERLY MONOPRINTS
SUNDAY DEC.16th, 1pm-5pm - $25
This course will cover a number of different types of water based
monoprinting techniques, such as trace monotype, additive/reductive
monotype, watercolor transfer, Xerox transfer and multi-plate
registration. This combination of mediums will intrigue both the
printmaker who's looking to loosen up, and the painter who's looking
to broaden their horizons.
T - SHIRT SILKSCREEN - TUESDAY DEC.18th, 5pm-9pm - $25
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images
on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover
the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for
fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using
the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class,
students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt!
November Schedule
INTRODUCTION TO SILKSCREEN - 4 hours - $25
Class A - TUESDAY NOV.13th, 5pm-9pm
Class B - SUNDAY NOV.18th, 1pm-5pm
maximum 5 students per class
This course provides the a very basic introduction to the photo-emulsion process of silkscreen. Participants will learn how to transfer an image of their appropriation or making onto a screen by exposing photo-emulsion. They will also learn how to degrease, coat, ink, print with and clean the screen.
Students need only take ONE class to be signed off to silkscreen in the shop, NOT both.
INTRODUCTION TO OIL BASED WOODBLOCK AND LINOLEUM - 4 hours - $25
SUNDAY NOV.11th, 1pm-5pm
maximum 5 students per class
Students will learn basic carving techniques with gouges, as well as introduction to the use of a dremel as a relief-carving tool. Within the class, students will have the opportunity to work on single color linoleum or wood block. Printing using hand techniques in addition to using the etching press and experimenting with papers will all be covered.
INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS - 12 hours - $75
THURSDAY NOV.8th, 5pm-9pm
THURSDAY NOV.15th, 5pm-9pm
THURSDAY NOV.22nd NO CLASS
THURSDAY NOV.29th 5pm-9pm
maximum 5 students per class
This course provides the a basic introduction to letterpress. Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed embossment.
Participants MUST ATTEND all 3 sessions in order to be signed off to print letterpress.
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTERLY MONOPRINTS - 4 hours - $25
TUESDAY NOV. 27th, 5pm-9pm
maximum 5 students per class
This course will cover a number of different types of water based monoprinting techniques, such as trace monotype, additive/reductive monotype, watercolor transfer, Xerox transfer and multi-plate registration. This combination of mediums will intrigue both the printmaker who is looking to loosen up, and the painter who is looking to broaden their horizons. A portfolio of prints will be produced.
T-SHIRT SILKSCREEN - 4 hours - $25
SATURDAY NOV.10th 1pm-5pm
maximum 5 students
Student will learn to turn an image of their making or appropriation into a design that can be silkscreened onto a t-shirt or other item of clothing, using the photo emulsion process. They will also learn how to properly set the ink into the shirt using the hot press or other household methods.
By the end of class students should have a one-color silkscreened image.
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