Open House
Introduction to Intaglio
Intro to Painterly Monoprints
Intro to Silkscreen A
Intro to Silkscreen B
Intro to Silkscreen C
Letterpress
T-Shirt Silkscreen A
T-Shirt Silkscreen B

SHOP ORIENTATION / OPEN HOUSE May 5th, 6pm
There is 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.

Intro to Intaglio, Saturdays May 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 1pm-5pm
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

Intro to Painterly Monoprints, Sunday May 25th, 1pm-5pm
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. Sign up

Intro to Silkscreen A, Sunday May 11th, 1pm-5pm
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. Sign up

Intro to Silkscreen B, Tuesday May 13th, 5pm-9pm
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. Sign up

Intro to Silkscreen C, Tuesday May 20th, 5pm-9pm
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

Letterpress, Mondays May 12th, 19th & Monday June 2nd, 5pm-9pm
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. Sign up

T-Shirt Silkscreen A, Sunday May 4th, 1pm-5pm
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. Sign up

T-Shirt Silkscreen B, Thursday May 22nd, 5pm-9pm
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. Sign up