Lodestone exhibits our complex encounters with medicine in way that is inviting, wonderous, and enchanting. Lodestones are naturally occurring magnets, a near-magical phenomenon that was eventually harnessed within biomedical imaging technologies like MRI machines...
DATES: April 28 (single day workshop)
TIME: 10am - 4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Michelle Wiebe
COURSE SUMMARY:
Are you ready to expand your letterpress skills and broaden your printing abilities?
Join us for a deeper look at printing with platen and cylinder presses and increase your independence within the print shop!
The class is excellent for students who own or are considering purchasing their own press or those who want to independently use the A/P Studio presses with greater confidence.
DATES: May 5, 12, and 26
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.
DATES: May 7, 14, 21, and 28
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Charette
COURSE SUMMARY:
This is an intro to the multi-colour reduction linocut process! Learn to make engaging linocut prints using a variety of mark-making carving techniques and printing a single linocut in multiple colours.
This 4-evening workshop will cover image development for a 2-layer reduction linocut. The learning in the workshop will take place through technical demonstrations and hands-on experience.
No previous experience required.
DATES: May 5, 12, and 26
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.
DATES: May 25
TIME: 10am - 4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Alison Frank
COURSE SUMMARY: This workshop will take you through the basics of custom picture framing paper artwork. An excellent resource so that you can confidently get your artwork gallery-ready for shows or just hang your work up at home when you finish it. Learn the difference between what is archival and non-archival in picture framing. You will also learn various archival mounting techniques. The class will include learning to custom cut mats and you will go home with a fully fitted 8 x 10 picture frame.
This course is suitable for all experience levels.
DATES: May 7, 14, 21, and 28
TIME: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Charette
COURSE SUMMARY:
This is an intro to the multi-colour reduction linocut process! Learn to make engaging linocut prints using a variety of mark-making carving techniques and printing a single linocut in multiple colours.
This 4-evening workshop will cover image development for a 2-layer reduction linocut. The learning in the workshop will take place through technical demonstrations and hands-on experience.
No previous experience required.