AS220 Print Shop
June 19, 2008 12:50 PM

JULY WORKSHOPS

Intro to Intaglio Fridays July 11th, 18th, 25th and Friday August 1st SIGN UP!

Intro to Silkscreen A Tuesday, July 15th, 5pm-9pm SIGN UP!

Intro to Silkscreen B Sunday July 13th, 1-5pm SIGN UP!

Letterpress Monday July 14th, 21st and 28th, 5pm-9pm SIGN UP!

T-Shirt Silkscreen A Saturday July 26th, 1pm-5pm SIGN UP!

Intro to Intaglio Fridays July 11th, 18th, 25th and Friday August 1st $110.00

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 Silkscreen A Tuesday, July 15th, 5pm-9pm $35.00

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 Sunday July 13th, 1-5pm $35.00

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!

Letterpress Monday July 14th, 21st and 28th, 5pm-9pm $85.00

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 Saturday July 26th, 1pm-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. SIGN UP!

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