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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
We offer classes and workshops for youth and adults in a variety of techniques and methods including printing on clay, fabric and with our press. All levels of experience and background are welcome. Aging Artfully is our monthly printmaking workshop for seniors. |
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ABOUT OUR STUDIO
We have an etching American French Tool Press, equipped with large bearings, solid steel rolls, and a 30" x 48" bed. Also in our studio is a tabletop Monotype 22 Press. This 22" x 44" press requires less strength to operate, and is perfect for lighter pressure printmaking. The printmaking studio utilizes non-toxic materials. |
Spring Offerings - Registration Opens Monday 3/9
We are having technical difficulties with our registration links - please email Sarah, [email protected] to sign up
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WORKSHOP
The Painterly Print: Making Monoprints Sunday March 22 1-4pm Instructor: Stephanie Stigliano $75 This workshop is a fun introduction to “the painterly print” monoprint. We will paint on Lexan sheets from a spring inspired still life—fresh flowers and light airy colors—and build layers of transparencies. These will be transformed as they go through the press which adds spontaneous magic. We will use half sheets of Rives BFK (11” x 15”) which effectively translates soft transitions, high contrast, and delicate lines. |
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WORKSHOP
White Line Woodcuts - REGISTER Saturday May 16, Sunday May 17 10am-1pm Instructor: Amy MacGregor-Radin $135 + $25 materials fee The white line woodcut or “Provincetown print” method was invented in the early 1900’s in Provincetown by a group of artists working to simplify traditional Japanese woodblock printing. White line prints can be simple or elaborate, realistic or abstract. Learn this low-tech method and continue printing in your home. |
Amy MacGregor-Radin
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WORKSHOP
Reduction Block Printing - REGISTER April 7 & 14 10am-1pm Instructor: Arlene Bandes $135 + $25 materials fee Reduction block printmaking, often credited to artist Pablo Picasso, results in unique, multi-colored prints that are produced through multiple inkings and printings on the same paper using different ink colors as more and more of the original block is altered or removed. In this two session class, students will create a series of unique prints using special Styrofoam plates and Akua water-based inks. In the first class, the plates will be incised using engraving tools and other implements including stencils, knives, scissors, and more. Students will work with at least four colors of ink, moving from light colors to dark. In the second class, another series of prints will be made by exploring the use of Akua inks resist techniques to create additional colors and more painterly effects on the prints. |
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WORKSHOP
Inspired By Nature: Gel Plate Printing - REGISTER Tuesday May 19 10am-1pm Instructor: Arlene Bandes $65 Gel Plate printing offers an exciting opportunity to create one of a kind monotypes with simple materials. Learn processes to make multicolored, multilayered prints using Speedbal gel plates, Akua inks and natural objects. Students will create a large number of prints that are related by motif and color using a variety of papers to create various effects. Leaves, shells, feathers and other natural objects will be provided but participants are also encourages to bring any flowers, stems, leaves, etc. that are meaningful to them. Printed papers such as old music sheets, pages from books, maps, wallpaper, etc are also fun to use. The possibilities are endless! |
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Tetra-Pak Explorations - REGISTER
Wednesdays
May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10
10:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: Karen Dubrovsky
$214 + $25 materials fee
TetraPak is a type of food carton often used for soups, broths, and shelf-stable milks whose plastic-faced foil lining makes it a popular printmaking material. In this workshop, we’ll use salvaged TetraPak cartons and learn how to score, peel, and cut them to create a range of visual effects. We’ll then print the plates, experimenting with both intaglio and relief techniques while becoming familiar with the press. Experimentation is encouraged, so bring ideas and imagery you’d like to work from.
Wednesdays
May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10
10:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: Karen Dubrovsky
$214 + $25 materials fee
TetraPak is a type of food carton often used for soups, broths, and shelf-stable milks whose plastic-faced foil lining makes it a popular printmaking material. In this workshop, we’ll use salvaged TetraPak cartons and learn how to score, peel, and cut them to create a range of visual effects. We’ll then print the plates, experimenting with both intaglio and relief techniques while becoming familiar with the press. Experimentation is encouraged, so bring ideas and imagery you’d like to work from.
Karen Dubrovsky
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Karen Dubrovsky
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Cyanotypes - REGISTER
Saturday
June 6 Rain Date June 13
11am-1pm
Instructor: Suanne Peterson
$20
Saturday
June 6 Rain Date June 13
11am-1pm
Instructor: Suanne Peterson
$20
- Explore one of the earliest forms of photography, cyanotypes, which is accessible and suitable for participants of any experience level or artistic interest
- Produce beautiful prussian blue toned images by combining your own gathered materials from nature
- Learn more about the science of both traditional and wet methods for cyanotypes, and see firsthand the reaction between the emulsion-coated paper and the sun's UV rays
- Participants can bring their own flora, lace, fabric, feathers and other textural materials to experiment!
Suanne Peterson
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Suanne Peterson
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Suanne Peterson
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Handprinted Tea Towel & Napkins - REGISTER
Wednesdays April 8, April 15, April 29, May 6, May 13 1-4pm Instructor: Nancy Crasco $312 In this class, students will design and print custom tea towels and napkins for keeping or gift giving. This class will provide an introduction to the relief process - one of the oldest forms of printmaking. Using cotton/linen fabric, linocut blocks, cutting tools, special fabric inks, stamps and more, students will learn how to carve, ink, transfer and print their original images onto fabric, creating unique bold graphic textiles. For all levels. Beginner friendly. All materials provided. |
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sketch of seaweed, Nancy Crasco
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seaweed linocut, Nancy Crasco
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first proof of seaweed block, Nancy Crasco
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Introduction to Collagraphs - REGISTER
Wednesdays
May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10
1:30-4:00pm
Instructor: Karen Dubrovsky
$214 + $25 materials fee
In Collagraphy printing plates are made by building up textures on rigid substrates through the use of various materials including found objects, papers, strings, fabric, and glues. In this class we will explore different techniques for building texture and experiment with printing the results. The class will cover both relief and intaglio inking techniques as we experiment with building images through this collage-like process. Bring ideas for imagery you’d like to work with.
Wednesdays
May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10
1:30-4:00pm
Instructor: Karen Dubrovsky
$214 + $25 materials fee
In Collagraphy printing plates are made by building up textures on rigid substrates through the use of various materials including found objects, papers, strings, fabric, and glues. In this class we will explore different techniques for building texture and experiment with printing the results. The class will cover both relief and intaglio inking techniques as we experiment with building images through this collage-like process. Bring ideas for imagery you’d like to work with.
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Aging Artfully is our twice monthly printmaking workshop for seniors taught by Stephanie Stigliano (Thursdays) and Debra Olin (Tuesdays).
Explore various techniques and methods of printmaking.- all materials in the studio are non-toxic. All levels of experience and background are welcome as well as support/companions. If you have any access needs or questions, please email [email protected] Participants may sign up for individual dates or more 10am-12:30pm // $10 per date REGISTER FOR APRIL-MAY DATES Thursday April 16 Thursday May 21 Tuesday May 26 |
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This program is supported by a grant from the Dana Home Foundation; this foundation is dedicated to providing the care, comfort, and wellbeing of senior citizens, with a special emphasis on serving, directly or indirectly, the needs of those who reside in or have connections to the Town of Lexington
