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Spring

WATERCOLOR MONOTYPE PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Print Studio
Sat 5/17
9am-4pm / One Day
$115 / Members: $95

In this one-day workshop, participants will create a cohesive series of one-of-a-kind prints by making stencils, drawing, and applying watercolors directly onto vellum plates, then print them onto Japanese and Western papers with the etching press. You'll learn how to build up layers of texture and visual interest by printing multiple plates at once, in addition to blending colors, overlapping stencils, and incorporating collage elements to achieve a range of dynamic effects.

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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Thurs 5/8-5/22
6:30-9pm / 3 weeks
$130 / Members: $110

Students with some prior knowledge or experience in Japanese woodblock printmaking will have the opportunity to grow in their skills through this class. Learn more advanced multi-block printing techniques, key-block pasting for better registration, and paper flattening to take your talents to the next level.

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Summer

SCREEN PRINTING: T-SHIRTS AND FABRICS

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 7/8-7/29
6:30-9 pm / 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.

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COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOP WITH THE KALAMAZOO BOOK ARTS CENTER

Charles Coates & Katie Platte / Printmaking Studio
Wed 6/11-6/25
6:30-9 pm / 3 weeks
$135 / Members: $115

Create an edition of prints that combine the printed text of a favorite haiku or short poem with a block-print illustration. The class will begin at the Kirk Newman Art School where students will plan and print an image to correspond with their selected text using traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques. Completed prints will then be taken to the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center where students will learn the basics of setting metal type and will then apply these skills to hand-set their Haiku in a typeface of their choice. After setting and proofing your Haiku, students will make prints on a Vandercook press. At the end of the class, participants will put their type away while the prints dry. This collaborative workshop is an amazing way to learn the processes that go into combining text and illustration.Note: Participants will be handling lead with protective gloves. At the Kirk Newman Art School: 6/11 & 6/18 / At the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center: 6/25

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Thu 6/12-7/31
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Thu 6/12-7/31
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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MULTI-COLOR WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Studio 2
Thu 7/10-7/31
6:30-9pm / 4 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

New participants will learn the basics of Japanese woodblock printmaking, creating colorful editions using water-based inks and traditional techniques. Returning students will expand their skills with advanced multi-block printing, key-block pasting for better registration, and paper flattening. All participants will gain hands-on experience in this non-toxic art form, leaving with the ability to create stunning prints in their own studios.

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WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Studio 2
Thu 6/12-7/3
6:30-9pm / 4 weeks
$160 / Members: $140

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.

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FRAMING WORKSHOP

Trevor Grabill / Studio 6
Wed 6/18-6/25
6:30-8:30pm / Two Days
$80 / Members: $60

Learn to make your own simple frames for paintings, prints, and drawings using accessible materials and methods that can be replicated at home! Some basic woodworking skills will be covered as well as tips and tricks for upcycling thrifted frames.

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FINE ART GEL PLATE PRINTING

Jerry Harty / Printmaking Studio
Tue 6/10-7/29
1-3:30pm / 8 weeks
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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INTERMEDIATE RELIEF PRINTING

Trevor Grabill / Printmaking Studio
Mon 6/9-7/28
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Block Printing
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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PRINTMAKING STUDIO

Deborah Mattson / Print Studio
6/9-8/1
Open Studio Hours / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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INTRO TO LITHOGRAPHY

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Wed 6/11-7/30
10am-12:30pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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SCREEN PRINTING BASICS

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 6/10-7/1
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.

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Thu 6/12- 7/31
6:30-9pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Thu 6/12-7/31
1–3:30 pm / 8 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$265 / Members: $245

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.

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