Crafty Savage: Collagraph workshop coming up

I've been so busy with PrintAustin that I haven't had much of a chance to work on any of my own stuff. I hope if you're local you've managed to take in some of the events so far. If not, here's a link to what's on tap for the rest of the event.

I'm teaching a workshop at Flatbed soon. Here's a listing of their offerings in case you're interested.

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INTRO TO INTAGLIO: Line Etching

This class covers the basics of line etching techniques, using liquid hard ground on copper plates. This method explores the line and all the beautiful qualities of an etched plate. Belinda will demonstrate etching and printing techniques, and work with each individual to create a small edition with imagery of their choice. The intimate class size accommodates any skill level and artistic intent - perfect for beginners to the etching process. For those of you with etching experience, the workshop is an opportunity to expand your intaglio expertise, and access Flatbed's professional print facility!

For more information on this two-dayworkshop, offered Febuary 8-9, 2014, and for more information on the instrucror, click below:

INTAGLIO: Line Etching

INTRO TO LINOCUT

Learn the technique behind creating bold and dramatic prints in a class suitable for all levels of experience. Instructor Alfonso Huerta Garcia will demonstrate design principles, carving techniques, inking and printing. Linocuts can be printed with traditional or nontoxic water-based ink on a variety of paperweights or cloth. This class will also instruct on how to print your work at home without a press. These easily printed blocks make great cards, logo designs, illustrations, fabric designs and, of course, fine art prints.

Two find out more on the LINOCUT workshop, offered February 15-16, click below:

LINOCUT

MEET THE MONOTYPE

Artist Cheryl Finfrock teaches this painterly, expressive, and instantly gratifying printing technique where each impression is unique. This versatile method is a great way to develop images, add color to already printed works and an easy introduction to some of the basic concepts of printmaking, such as the mirror effect and basic press operation. This class is suitable for all levels of experience.

For more information on this workshop, offered Febuary 22, and for more information on Cheryl, click below:

MONOTYPE

INTAGLIO METHODS: Aquatint

Aquatint is an indispensable intaglio method where in tonal variety is added to an etched plate. It can be used alone or to enrich other etching. Students will learn how to aquatint by melting rosin dust onto copper plates and etching at varying times to achieve a tonal etch.This class is a great option for any still level and all artistic intent.

Two find out more on the Aquatintworkshop offered March 1-2, and more about instructor Belinda Casey, click below:

INTAGLIO: Aquatint

PAPER MAKING

This workshop offers two classes in one! Divided into two three-hour sessions participants will make a sheathe of hand-pulled paper with deckles and inclusions and learn how to create with colored paper pulp.

Students may sign up for one or both sessions.

Two find out more on the paper making workshops offered March 8, and more on visiting instructor Kathy Gurwell, click below:

PAPER MAKING

INTRO TO COLLAGRAPH

The word collagraph is a union of the words “collage” and “graphic.” In a nutshell, a collagraph is a collage which is printed. The shapes and textures of the collage elements determine the look of the final piece. The collagraphic method is a less-toxic approach to printmaking. Once learned, it is easy to create plates out of materials found around the home. It has the unique ability to translate actual textures into images. The plate can be printed either as an etching, a relief, or as a combination of both. Cathy will show students how to create value and rich tonal effects. This workshop is taught by artist Cathy Savage.

Two find out more on the Collagraph workshop offered March 29-30, and more about instructor Cathy Savage, click below:

INTRO TO COLLAGRAPH

MONOPRINT EXTRAVAGANZA

This workshop is a great option for any level of printmaker- and for someone who has taken classes in the past and still has their plates! It will provide the opportunity to use water-based Akua Intaglio and Akua Kolor inks and utilize elements from your past linocuts, woodcuts, or etchings to create new works of art.
Learn how to prepare chine colle’ papers, create trace monotypes and use stencils. Everyone will have the opportunity to make drypoints and carved relief textures to incorporate into their intuitive compositions. All levels welcome! This class is great for the beginner or someone who has taken classes in the past and still has their plates!

For more information on this workshop offered April 5-6, and for more information on visiting artist Lynn Hubner, click below:

MONOPRINT EXTRAVAGANZA

INTRO TO WOODCUT

Learn the technique behind creating bold and dramatic prints in a class suitable for all levels of experience. The instructor Alfonso Huerta Garcia will demonstrate design principles, carving techniques, inking and printing. Wood blocks can be printed with traditional or nontoxic water-based ink on a variety of paperweights or cloth. This class will also instruct on how to print your work at home without a press. These easily printed blocks make great cards, logo designs, illustrations, fabric designs and, of course, fine art prints.

Two find out more on the WOODCUTworkshop offered April 12-13, click below:

INTRO TO WOODCUT

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