July 2008 Archives

We had the great pleasure to share the shop with Danielle and her daughter this weekend. Danielle contacted us because she setting up a printshop and is a volunteer at Rhino's all ages club in Bloomington, Indianam. Jay Zehngebot, Keymember and instructor was able to spend some time with them and share what we've learned in just under a year.

"Thank you so much for the help. Jay spent over two hours talking to us, showing us the studio and answering our questions. I am so glad that I was able to meet with him BEFORE I ordered supplies and set up the shop. I think that our print shop stands a better chance of succeeding now that we have learned the logistics of your shop and have gotten some great advice from Jay. Thanks again!" -Danielle Urschel

hello! the august printshop classes are now available for viewing and sign up at the online shop! go check it out: as220 shop

Letterpress - Sundays, August 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 1pm-5pm - $85 - sign up!

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.

Intro to Intaglio - Saturdays August 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, 1pm-5pm - $110 - sign up!

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.

A Book Without Words: A Printmaking Workshop for Young Adults - Monday, August 11th through Thursday, August 14th, 9am-1pm - $125 - sign up!

A four day printmaking worshop open to young artists between the ages of 10-13. Each day we will explore a different technique starting with Silkscreen and Intaglio and wrapping up with linocut and stamps. Throughout the four days the young artists will work with the instructors to form a book that will be put together during the last day of the workshop. Each artist will leave with their own, hand made book and new experience with basic printmaking. Classes will be held from 9am to 1pm with an half hour break. We recommend bringing a small lunch or snack.

Intro to Silkscreen A - Tuesday, August 12th, 5pm-9pm - $35 - sign up!

Intro to Silkscreen B - Thursday, August 21st, 5pm-9pm - $35 - sign up!

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 A - Sunday August 24th, 1pm-5pm - $35 - sign up!

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.

see you in school!!!! PSYCH!!!!!! see you at the printshop (way better!)!!!!!!

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mickey

Our new addition to the shop. Now we can print transparencies in house. Bring you own that say "for Laser printer" or buy from us at cost, $0.50 each.

The Vital Voice out of St. Louis wrote an article about the opening of a new community Printshop in their town. They chatted with us, to read more visit their site!

Shops like All Along Press are opening up across the United States. In Providence, R.I., a non-profit group called AS220 opened up a community shop in September 2007. The position of the shop's artistic director, Morgan Calderini, is funded by a grant from Americorps VISTA.

"I think the fact that we are not-for-profit sets us apart from some of the for-profit groups in Manhattan, for example," says Calderini.

Calderini is the only full-time staff member; the rest of the responsibility is spread among a group of artists.

"We have 15 key holders that have 24-hour access and monitor the shop for 12 hours each month," Calderini explains. "People can rent shop time in four-hour blocks or a month at a time. We offer classes and one-on-one assistance to people without a background in printmaking."

Calderini says the community has been very receptive and has created a great atmosphere in the shop. Referring to the proliferation of shops like the All Along Press, Calderini says, "It's great the momentum that's getting behind this sense of having people work together and share instead of artists being behind closed doors, working by themselves." *