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Print(ed) Word
Print(ed) Word is a collection of artist books that were created through pairing 12 local writers with 12 local print-artists who collaborated in reimagining existing texts into hand-made book forms.
This project was led by A/P and Loft 112 with funding support from Canada Council for the Arts. The permanent installation in Calgary's Central Library was made possible through the support of Calgary Public Library, Calgary Public Library Foundation, and the J K L MacLachlan Family Foundation.
NOTICE ME!
Giving ourselves the space to be soft and silly during these times is a radical act and deserves some attention! HOT 4 THE MOMENT will be taking over the Alberta Printmakers Main Gallery with “NOTICE ME!”, a printed and quilted construction site. THE FIX-ITS is a parody performance, and installation work assuming the characters of a multi-talented duo of contract workers who critique systems of oppression and misogyny within professional spaces through hard work, physical labor and community care. Getting to work as THE FIX-ITS required the proper OHS approved signage, designating spaces to be soft and silly with yourself. This installation is the accumulation of the FIX-ITS body of work and will consist of the quilted signage used in our FIX-ITS performances, our constructed light box art crate signs, screenprints, and textile work.
Intro to Screen Printing
Intro to Screen Printing
DATES: February 23, March 2 and 9, 2025
TIME: 10am - 3pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Statz
COURSE SUMMARY:
Hurry before it sells out!
Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
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Linocut Basics
Linocut Basics
DATES: February 18 and 25, 2025
TIME: 6-9pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Creese
COURSE SUMMARY:
In this course the basics of linocut printmaking will be taught with a focus on safe carving technique, good image design and the use of texture in the creation of compositions. Over the course of two evenings, participants will develop an image, carve it into a linoblock, and print a small edition of monochromatic prints. Participants should leave the workshop with a good foundation in the medium to allow them to continue with personal explorations.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
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Intro to Screen Printing
Intro to Screen Printing
DATES: February 23, March 2 and 9, 2025
TIME: 10am - 3pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Statz
COURSE SUMMARY:
Hurry before it sells out!
Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
2 events,
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Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
DATES: March 4, 11, 18, and 25
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Join us for this workshop and discover the joy of textile screen printing! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential silk screen printing techniques and give you hands-on experience printing with various inks on fabric.
We’ll guide you through the entire process, from preparing a screen with photo emulsion to exposing it with different stencils and getting it ready for printing. With all the fundamental techniques covered, you'll be well-equipped to start your own textile printing projects. You’re also welcome to bring your own clothes or tote bags made from natural materials to print your designs on.
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ONLINE Artist Talk with HOT 4 THE MOMENT
ONLINE Artist Talk with HOT 4 THE MOMENT
Join us for an ONLINE artist talk with HOT 4 THE MOMENT as they share about their artistic practice and current exhibition: NOTICE ME!
The Artist Talk will begin shortly after 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.
Light refreshments provided.
This event is FREE and all are welcome.
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Intro to Screen Printing
Intro to Screen Printing
DATES: February 23, March 2 and 9, 2025
TIME: 10am - 3pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Statz
COURSE SUMMARY:
Hurry before it sells out!
Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
2 events,
3 events,
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
DATES: March 4, 11, 18, and 25
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Join us for this workshop and discover the joy of textile screen printing! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential silk screen printing techniques and give you hands-on experience printing with various inks on fabric.
We’ll guide you through the entire process, from preparing a screen with photo emulsion to exposing it with different stencils and getting it ready for printing. With all the fundamental techniques covered, you'll be well-equipped to start your own textile printing projects. You’re also welcome to bring your own clothes or tote bags made from natural materials to print your designs on.
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Linocut Basics
Linocut Basics
DATES: March 16 2025
TIME: 10am-4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Hannah Sanford
COURSE SUMMARY:
This Linocut Basics workshop will provide an introduction to linocut printmaking, covering the fundamentals of design, carving, and printing. Activities during the workshop will get students familiar with the process, while focusing on safe carving technique, image design and mark-making.
Over the course of the day, participants will develop an image, transfer and carve it into a lino block, and print a small edition of single-color prints. Students will finish the workshop with their carved block and set of original prints, along with the foundational knowledge needed to independently continue linocut printmaking.
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2 events,
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
DATES: March 4, 11, 18, and 25
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Join us for this workshop and discover the joy of textile screen printing! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential silk screen printing techniques and give you hands-on experience printing with various inks on fabric.
We’ll guide you through the entire process, from preparing a screen with photo emulsion to exposing it with different stencils and getting it ready for printing. With all the fundamental techniques covered, you'll be well-equipped to start your own textile printing projects. You’re also welcome to bring your own clothes or tote bags made from natural materials to print your designs on.
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Chine Collé Secrets
Chine Collé Secrets
DATE: March 23, 2025 (single day workshop)
TIME: 10am - 4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Myken McDowell
COURSE SUMMARY:
Take your prints to the next level! This one-day chine-collé workshop would be ideal for those with some prior printmaking experience, who may have old etching plates they would like to revisit, old proofs printed on washi paper, monotypes, or drawings rendered in oil-based inks. In this workshop, students will learn how to chine-collé, a process of printing on Japanese rice paper and bonding to a heavier substrate, both with and without a press. Over the course of a single class, Participants will extend their print knowledge as students will walk through the chine- collé process step-by-step to make unique works of art.
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2 events,
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
DATES: March 4, 11, 18, and 25
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Join us for this workshop and discover the joy of textile screen printing! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential silk screen printing techniques and give you hands-on experience printing with various inks on fabric.
We’ll guide you through the entire process, from preparing a screen with photo emulsion to exposing it with different stencils and getting it ready for printing. With all the fundamental techniques covered, you'll be well-equipped to start your own textile printing projects. You’re also welcome to bring your own clothes or tote bags made from natural materials to print your designs on.
1 event,
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Intro to Letterpress
Intro to Letterpress
DATE: March 30, 2025 (single day workshop)
TIME: 10am - 4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Wiebe
COURSE SUMMARY:
Get Started with Letterpress printing and try our Vandercook press, Platen press, and Nolan press!
Looking for a quick and beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. Compatible with Linocut printing, Polymer plates and Woodcuts, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses!
No experience required.
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Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
DATES: April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Join us for this workshop and discover the joy of textile screen printing! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential silk screen printing techniques and give you hands-on experience printing with various inks on fabric.
We’ll guide you through the entire process, from preparing a screen with photo emulsion to exposing it with different stencils and getting it ready for printing. With all the fundamental techniques covered, you'll be well-equipped to start your own textile printing projects. You’re also welcome to bring your own clothes or tote bags made from natural materials to print your designs on.