Printmaking | Kalamazoo Art Classes

Spring

BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 4/7- 5/19
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

Survey printmaking methods and techniques exploring the history and practice of printmaking. Projects range from carving stamps and blocks to intaglio and simple lithography. Students will be able to focus on one or more favorite methods to complete printmaking projects of their choice.

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 4/7- 5/19
6:30-9 pm / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 4/7- 5/19
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$180 / Members: $160

Further, develop your printmaking skills while investigating the possibilities that printmaking processes offer. Etching, multi-color printing, registration systems, and printing of editions will be covered. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 4/7- 5/19
6:30-9 pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$180 / Members: $160

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BLOCK PRINTING

Trevor Grabill / Printmaking Studio
Mon 4/4 – 5/16
6:30-9 pm / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

Printing carved blocks is one of the oldest, simplest, and most versatile tools for reproducing art. Develop your relief printing skills in this class for beginners to advanced printmakers. Learn the ins and outs of carving and printing linoleum and woodblocks, benefit from our well-stocked collection of tools and equipment. Discuss your work in a community of like-minded makers. Please bring drawings or reference photos to the first class

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SCREEN PRINTING BASICS

Caitlyn Pelfresne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 4/5- 5/17
6:30-9 pm / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

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. You can screenprint on paper or fabric to make your own prints, cards, posters, or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress, or ideas to the first class.

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INTERMEDIATE SCREENPRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Wed 4/6 – 5/18
10 am – 12:30 pm / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

This course explores screenprinting as a fine art medium, emphasizing multiple colors, experimental substrates, and as an element in collage. Students should know basic screenprinting.

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INTRO TO LITHOGRAPHY

Don Dombrowski / Printmaking Studio
Wed 4/6 – 5/18
6:30-9 pm / 7 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent.
$180 / Members: $160

Discover your drawings coming to life as reproducible prints. Focus on 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.

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PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Tue 4/5- 5/17
To be scheduled with D Mattson / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

Do you have a special project in mind or just need quality studio time? Printmaking Open 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.

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SIMPLE BOOKMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Tue 4/5- 5/17
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
$180 / Members: $160

Learn a variety of simple bookmaking techniques including single-sheet folded forms, and multiple-signature stitched books. Explore recycled materials, some simple printmaking techniques for text and images in your books and making ‘zines.

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PRINTMAKING AT HOME

Deborah Mattson / Online with Zoom
Wed 4/6 – 5/18
1–3:30 pm / 7 weeks
$165 / Members: $145

Learn a variety of printmaking techniques that can be done at home using supplies you may already have at hand. Projects will include stamping, eraser carving, gel plates, kitchen lithography, and more. Have fun using your printmaking skills to enhance all kinds of surfaces! You will be sent a supply list when you register for the class, and you can also borrow a toolkit from the Print Studio, which can be picked up at the front desk.

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Summer

FISH TALES

Deborah Mattson / Print Studio
Sat 6/11
12-4pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50

Get ready for the summer fishing season with this combination of two f ish-themed projects. First, students will employ the Japanese printmaking technique of gyotaku to make relief fish prints, using the Print Studio’s collection of cast rubber fish. Next, learn how to use the prints to make a Fishbone book that looks like a fish skeleton when viewed from above. Take home a book and some extra prints.

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 6/9-7/28 (A)
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 6/9-7/28 (B)
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 6/9-7/28 (A)
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$215 / Members: $190

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Thu 6/9-7/28 (B)
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$215 / Members: $190

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BLOCK PRINTING

Trevor Grabill / Printmaking Studio
Mon 6/6-8/1 (no class 7/4)
6:30-9 pm / 8 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

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SCREEN PRINTING BASICS

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 6/7-7/26
6:30-9 pm / 8 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

Learn the basics of screenprinting and develop skills into multi-layer prints. Sessions include individualized instruction with plenty of work-time in the studio. You can screenprint on paper or fabric to make prints, cards, posters, or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress, or ideas to the first class.

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INTERMEDIATE SCREENPRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Wed 6/8-7/27
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Screenprinting Basics or equivalent
$215 / Members: $195

T his course explores screenprinting as a fine art medium, emphasizing multiple colors, experimental substrates, and as an element in collage.

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INTRO TO LITHOGRAPHY

Deb Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Wed 6/8-7/27
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent.
$215 / Members: $195

Discover your drawings coming to life as reproducible prints. Focus on 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 image with the potential of creating an edition of your prints.

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PRINTMAKING OPEN STUDIO

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Variable times
To be scheduled with D Mattson / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
$215 / Members: $195

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KITCHEN SINK LITHOGRAPHY

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Sat 7/16
10am-4pm / One day
$95 / Members: $75

Learn how to make lithographs at home with common household materials. This printing method can be used to print on paper, cloth, even balloons! Bring some simple images you would like to reproduce and lunch.

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