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Photolithography Basics

About the workshop:

Photolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs, digital creations, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate, exposing it to light to develop a printable image.

This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.

What you’ll learn: ​​​
  • How to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop
  • How to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates
  • How to develop a photolithography plate
  • How to prepare paper for registration
  • How to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press
About the instructor:

Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history, health, and ethics informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta, Mount Allison University, University of Calgary and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts.

Instagram: @piddlepress |  Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com

Workshop Fee

$295.00* prices not subject to GST

*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

Additional Notes:
  • Class limited to 5 Participants
  • Adults 18+ Years Old
Code of Conduct:

To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.

Accommodation & Diversity:

Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.

A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.

Cancellation Policy:

If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.

If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

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