FIRST & THIRD THURSDAYS AT AS220
DOORS & SIGN-UPS AT 7:00 PM
SHOW BEGINS AT 8:00 PM

SUGGESTED DONATION $5 - $10
NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS

This is a 3-part workshop that meets on July 17th, 24th, and 31st. Design your own images for letterpress using a light–sensitive polymer plate and learn to use the Vandercook press! This workshop will cover the old and new uses of the letterpress using light-sensitive polymer plates to be printed on our Vandercook press. Students will get a basic foundation for Letterpress printing by focusing on the production and printing of the polymer plate. You will leave this workshop with a working knowledge of press operation.

This is a 4-part workshop that meets on August 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th. Students will learn the basics of 35mm black and white negative film photography, handing, development and silver gelatin printing. They will learn how to photograph using a 35mm camera, hand process rolls of 35mm negative film, and make at least one print from an enlargement. Students will gain familiarity with darkroom safety processes, chemistry, equipment, and best practices. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to work independently in the black and white darkroom.