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SUMMARY:Etching with BIG
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-weekend workshop\, Kate is delighted to share tips and methods of working with this versatile etching ground developed by Andrew Baldwin of Trefeglwys Studio in Wales. Participants will explore multiple methods to create line\, tone and texture\, etching on copper.  Then they’ll dive into printing their plates with colour\, using multiple approaches such as à la poupé\, viscosity\, as well as introducing blends with a tonal image. Students having prior experience with etching is recommended in this workshop. \nBaldwin Intaglio Ground or B.I.G. is an alternative to traditional solvent-based etching grounds\, having all qualities etchers know and love about hard ground\, soft ground and aquatint — minus the VOC’s.  Plus it’s super-easy to use! \n \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nExploring products and practices for a safe and sustainable printmaking studio\nUsing B.I.G. as a hard ground and soft ground\nUsing Coffee Lift as a Sugar Lift alternative\nUsing Aquatint techniques\nEtching copper using Ferric Chloride\nOperating our Studio presses\nExploring colour printmaking methods\, as we print copper plate etchings made during workshop\n\n  \nAbout the instructor:\nHaving a huge curiosity with Intaglio printmaking\, Kate revels in the discoveries which come through etching with B.I.G.  Over the past three years Kate has had the privilege to work with Andrew Baldwin\, travelling to Trefeglwys Studio in Wales to take a workshop with Andrew in 2023\, and assisting Andrew in two workshops in western Canada in 2025. Over the past 11 years Kate has done artist residencies at Zea Mays Printmaking\, a studio dedicated to safe and sustainable practices\, located in Florence\, Massachusetts. She is founding member of the Alberta Printmakers Society (A/P) in Calgary where she is an active member and renter. She teaches Intaglio Workshops at A/P\, at the Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists (SNAP) in Edmonton\, and with Print Artists North in Fort St. John. Her artwork can be found in the public collections of the Alberta Art Foundation\, the Canada Council Art Bank\, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Collection\, and The Calgary Public Library Central Location. \nInstagram: @katebaillies \n  \nWorkshop Fee\n$525.00* prices not subject to GST \n*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. \n\nThis workshop includes all project supplies\, students are recommended to:\n\nCome prepared with image ideas or a creative direction to ground your design process.\nArrive no more than 10 minutes before class.\nPark in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.\nBring a snack and water bottle.\nBring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.\nBring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\nWear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\nWear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\nTie back long hair when operating machinery.\nPersonal PPE (goggles if uncomfortable sharing Studio PPE)\n\n\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 8 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n—————————————————————————\n\nCode of Conduct:\nTo 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. \nAccommodation & Diversity:\nPlease 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. \nA/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. \nCancellation Policy:\nIf 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. \nIf 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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SUMMARY:Etching with BIG
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-weekend workshop\, Kate is delighted to share tips and methods of working with this versatile etching ground developed by Andrew Baldwin of Trefeglwys Studio in Wales. Participants will explore multiple methods to create line\, tone and texture\, etching on copper.  Then they’ll dive into printing their plates with colour\, using multiple approaches such as à la poupé\, viscosity\, as well as introducing blends with a tonal image. Students having prior experience with etching is recommended in this workshop. \nBaldwin Intaglio Ground or B.I.G. is an alternative to traditional solvent-based etching grounds\, having all qualities etchers know and love about hard ground\, soft ground and aquatint — minus the VOC’s.  Plus it’s super-easy to use! \n \nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nExploring products and practices for a safe and sustainable printmaking studio\nUsing B.I.G. as a hard ground and soft ground\nUsing Coffee Lift as a Sugar Lift alternative\nUsing Aquatint techniques\nEtching copper using Ferric Chloride\nOperating our Studio presses\nExploring colour printmaking methods\, as we print copper plate etchings made during workshop\n\n  \nAbout the instructor:\nHaving a huge curiosity with Intaglio printmaking\, Kate revels in the discoveries which come through etching with B.I.G.  Over the past three years Kate has had the privilege to work with Andrew Baldwin\, travelling to Trefeglwys Studio in Wales to take a workshop with Andrew in 2023\, and assisting Andrew in two workshops in western Canada in 2025. Over the past 11 years Kate has done artist residencies at Zea Mays Printmaking\, a studio dedicated to safe and sustainable practices\, located in Florence\, Massachusetts. She is founding member of the Alberta Printmakers Society (A/P) in Calgary where she is an active member and renter. She teaches Intaglio Workshops at A/P\, at the Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists (SNAP) in Edmonton\, and with Print Artists North in Fort St. John. Her artwork can be found in the public collections of the Alberta Art Foundation\, the Canada Council Art Bank\, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Collection\, and The Calgary Public Library Central Location. \nInstagram: @katebaillies \n  \nWorkshop Fee\n$525.00* prices not subject to GST \n*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. \n\nThis workshop includes all project supplies\, students are recommended to:\n\nCome prepared with image ideas or a creative direction to ground your design process.\nArrive no more than 10 minutes before class.\nPark in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.\nBring a snack and water bottle.\nBring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.\nBring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\nWear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\nWear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\nTie back long hair when operating machinery.\nPersonal PPE (goggles if uncomfortable sharing Studio PPE)\n\n\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 8 Participants\nAdults 18+ Years Old\n\n—————————————————————————\n\nCode of Conduct:\nTo 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. \nAccommodation & Diversity:\nPlease 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. \nA/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. \nCancellation Policy:\nIf 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. \nIf 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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SUMMARY:Printmaking Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the world of printmaking? \nIf you want to give it a go but have no idea where to start\, this workshop is for you! You will get a hands-on taste of FOUR unique techniques\, including screen printing\, drypoint\, linocut\, and typesetting on a Nolan Proof Press.  Come away with four unique prints! This course is a perfect choice for those beginning in print or want to dabble in different techniques as a lead-up for taking further courses that Alberta Printmakers offers.  \nThis workshop is for folks who are 18 years of age or older.  \nNo experience necessary and all supplies are provided.  \n  \nWhat is printmaking? \nPrintmaking includes a range of processes where ink is transferred from one surface (a matrix) to another (the substrate) to create an image. There are several printmaking techniques\, including silkscreen\, relief\, etching\, relief\, letterpress\, and lithography.  \nPrintmaking has been used for both artistic and commercial purposes for hundreds of years (books\, illustrations\, artworks\, newspapers\, posters\, textiles\, etc)\, and it continues to be a popular and versatile medium for artists who print on various surfaces\, such as paper\, fabric\, wood\, and metal. \n  \nAbout each technique that you’ll learn in this sampler:  \nDrypoint is a process where a sharp\, pointed tool is used to scratch a design into the surface of a matrix (often a copper or plexiglass plate). Ink is then applied to the plate and wiped off so that it remains only in the grooves before transferring the ink onto paper using a printing press that applies substantial pressure.  \nParticipants will create\, ink\, and print their own 4”x6” plexiglass drypoint plate.  \nTypesetting: before digital applications like Microsoft Word or InDesign\, compositions of text (as well as symbols\, fancy decorative ornaments\, and illustrations) were manually arranged and ‘set’ by placing movable physical pieces of ‘type’ onto a letterpress machine. The surface of the composed form is then inked and transferred onto paper.  \nParticipants will work in small groups to compose a line of text using wood type before printing the text using a Nolan Proof Press multiple times.  \nSilkscreen is a process where ink is pressed through the openings of a fine fabric mesh (the screen\, which was traditionally made of silk) onto a flat surface beneath using a squeegee.  Images are made by creating stencils that block some areas of the mesh\, while leaving other areas open for the ink to pass through\, resulting in a printed design.   \nParticipants will use pre-exposed stencils to print their own unique compositions onto paper. \nLinocut is a process where the surface of a linoleum plate is carved into using special tools to remove areas of the linoleum. The areas that are not removed result in a raised design. Ink is then applied to the surface design and printed onto paper either through pressure applied by hand or using a printing press.  \nParticipants will each carve and print a 4”x6” linocut plates by hand\, as well as by using a table-top relief press.  \n  \nNo Experience Needed!!!\n  \nWhat’s included with your registration:\n\nA directed drypoint carving\, inking\, and printing session on 4 x 6″ plexiglas plates\nA demonstration on type setting\, followed by collaborating on a composition on the press\nPulling your own prints off the Nolan press with the assistance of staff\nDesigning and printing lino using a 4 x 6″ block\nScreen printing your own design using pre-exposed stencils\n\n  \nAll supplies are included! \n  \nEvent Registration Fee\n$145.00 \nprices not subject to GST \n\n  \nThis event includes all project supplies\, participants are recommended to prepare:\n\nImage ideas for drawing and carving\nBring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.\nWear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.\nWear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.\nTie back long hair when operating machinery.\nPersonal PPE (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)\n\n\n  \nAdditional Notes: \n\nEvent limited to 16 Participants\nThis event is open to only participants of 18 years of age\n\n—————————————————————————\n\n  \nCode of Conduct:\nTo 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. \n  \nAccommodation & Diversity:\nPlease 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. \nA/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. \n  \nCancellation Policy:\nIf you have registered for a  class or workshop with 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. \nIf 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.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/printmaking-sampler-5/
LOCATION:A/P Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
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