BLIZZARDS!
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Sat 7/13
12-4pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50
Escape the summer heat with your own blizzard–a blizzard book, that is! Students will make several types of blizzard books including simple blizzard books with pockets, blizzard folders and boxes, and crown books and stars. All paper will be supplied, but you are encouraged to bring any specialty papers you may have.
WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING
Charles Coates / Printmaking Studio
Mon 6/10-7/29
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
$260 / Members: $240
In this watercolor woodblock class, students will learn to create black-and-white and multi-color print editions using watercolors and traditional Japanese tools and techniques. This timeless process is perfect for making art at home; all materials are non-toxic, prints dry instantly, and cleaning up is fast and easy. Each class will have a demonstration, individual and group feedback sessions, and studio time.
FINE ART GEL PLATE PRINTING
Jerry Harty / Printmaking Studio
Tue 6/11-7/30
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
$260 / Members: $240
Explore the versatile “gel” printing process to create monotypes. In this class we will experiment with various techniques to build imagery on the “gel” plate using image transfers, corrugated cardboard, stencils, and a variety of 3D objects that can be used for mark-making. We will create multiple color prints in a single pull. This class is ideal for beginners to advanced printmakers.
INTERMEDIATE RELIEF PRINTING
Trevor Grabill / Printmaking Studio
Mon 6/10-7/29
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
$260 / Members: $240
Take your linocuts and woodcuts to the next level in this class for intermediate block printers. We'll focus on multicolor prints, exploring techniques for layering multiple blocks and single-block reduction prints. Students should be familiar with basic carving and printing techniques.
STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING PREP CLASS
Printmaking Instructors / Printmaking Studio
Wed 6/12-7/31
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
$260 / Members: $240
Do you want to participate in September’s Steamroller day, but don’t know where to start? In this class, several printmaking instructors will give you help and ideas for supplies, imagery, and carving. You will also get studio time to work on your block. Supplies will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own. The class tuition covers matrix, some tools, storage, and other materials. Tuition is a per person rate, even if you chose to do a collaborative matrix.
STEAMROLLER PRINTMAKING DAY AT KIA
On Saturday, Sept 28, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will host its first-ever community printmaking day in which a large asphalt roller is used as a printing press to produce vibrant, large-scale prints from relief carvings. Participants in the event will have the opportunity to make prints that are 3 feet wide and up to 6 feet long from plywood blocks that must be carved in advance. In order to support this exciting experience, the Kirk Newman Art School is offering a class this summer to guide students through the process of carving blocks. Those who sign-up for the summer prep class will also receive a preferred printmaking spot on Sept 28. Community printmakers will also be invited to participate in the event with sign-ups available early in the summer. Spaces to participate in the event are limited, so potential printmakers may want to make plans early and consider whether to take the class, carve your block independently, or collaborate with other printmakers. Print blocks must be 3 feet wide and can range from 2 to 6 feet long. More details will be posted on the KIA website in late May. The event will be held in KIA’s parking lot off of South Street.
PRINTMAKING STUDIO
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
6/10-8/1
Variable times / Open Studio Hours / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
$260 / Members: $240
Do you have a special project in mind or just need quality studio time? Printmaking Studio is designed for the experienced, independent artist/printmaker who would like to utilize our well-equipped printmaking studio. Enrollment includes storage and access to equipment during Open Studio Hours. Students must arrange to meet with the instructor the first week to review shop rules and safety. Materials are available for purchase.
INTRO TO LITHOGRAPHY
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Wed 6/12-7/31
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$260 / Members: $240
Discover your drawings coming to life as reproducible prints. Students will begin with Pronto plate printing, one of the easiest and fastest printing processes. This course will also cover the more traditional lithographic media of aluminum plates and stones. Step-by-step instructions will take you through the basics of plate preparation and press operation. Enjoy drawing and printing your own image with the potential of creating an edition of your own prints.
SCREENPRINTING T-SHIRTS AND FABRICS
Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 7/9-7/30
6:30-9pm / 4 weeks
$140 / Members: $120
Continue to expand your screen printing skills! This class will focus on designing and printing graphics for T-shirts and other textile applications, using both single-colored and multi-colored imagery. Students should know basic screen printing techniques.
SCREEN PRINTING BASICS
Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 6/11-7/2
6:30-9 pm / 4 weeks
$155 / Members: $135
Learn the basics of screen printing and develop your skills into multi-layer prints. Sessions include individualized instruction with plenty of work-time in the studio. Students can screenprint on paper or fabric to make their own prints, cards, posters or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress or ideas to the first class.
BEGINNING PRINTMAKING
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) 6/13-8/1
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
$235 / Members: $215
Immerse yourself in a variety of projects designed to teach you the history and practice of printmaking. Students will carve a simple rubber stamp and a linoleum block, learn about intaglio methods by completing drypoint and acid-etched plates, and draw and print a simple plastic lithography plate.
BEGINNING PRINTMAKING
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) 6/13-8/1
6:30 - 9 pm / 7 weeks
$235 / Members: $215
Immerse yourself in a variety of projects designed to teach you the history and practice of printmaking. Students will carve a simple rubber stamp and a linoleum block, learn about intaglio methods by completing drypoint and acid-etched plates, and draw and print a simple plastic lithography plate.
INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Thu 6/13-8/1
6:30 - 9 pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$235 / Members: $215
Develop printmaking skills while learning new processes for intaglio and relief. Students will learn new techniques for adding texture and value to their intaglio plates, experiment with wood matrices through reduction carving and mokulito (wood lithography), and learn multi-color printing and registration techniques. There will also be time for work on independent projects. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.
INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING
Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Thu 6/13-8/1
1-3:30pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$235 / Members: $215
Develop printmaking skills while learning new processes for intaglio and relief. Students will learn new techniques for adding texture and value to their intaglio plates, experiment with wood matrices through reduction carving and mokulito (wood lithography), and learn multi-color printing and registration techniques. There will also be time for work on independent projects. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.
