About the workshop:

Are you interested in printmaking techniques that use photo-processes and stencils, but want to branch away from digital image-making?
This workshop will get you creating stencils with your hands, and thinking about image-development for your photolitho/silkscreen/cyanotype practice in a new, tactile way.
So come prepared to say goodbye to half-tones and endless photoshop editing. Instead, you’ll learn to use hands-on methods to translate textures, drawings, and other materials into intricate printmaking imagery.
With demonstrations and guidance from the instructor, participants will spend the first week experimenting with a range of techniques, and the second week diving deeper into their preferred methods to create their own stencils that can be used in upcoming printmaking projects.
Some familiarity with how stencils work in one or more printmaking techniques is recommended but not required.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

• A brief overview of how stencils are used in various printmaking methods.
• Demonstrations using a variety of drawing, painting, and transfer techniques to develop stencils on transparent sheets including mylar, tracing paper, and washi paper.
• Methods for creating stencils that use the surface texture of objects and materials (including but not limited to fabric, wood grain, and botanicals).
• Troubleshooting considerations.
• Consultation and guidance for participants based on their own project ideas.

About the instructor:

Tracy Wormsbecker (she/her) is an arts administrator and printmaker living in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. She earned her BFA in printmaking from the University of Calgary, where she began experimenting with non-digital methods of printing and hasn’t stopped since.

Tracy wears many hats and spends her time maintaining a casual arts practice, working as the Executive Director of A/P, chasing after her two adorable children (and more recently, a new puppy), and making artwork when she finds the time.

Workshop Fee

$135.00* 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 8 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.