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SUMMARY:Intro to Screen Printing
DESCRIPTION:It is back!! \nScreen 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. \nThis course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. \n\nWhat you’ll learn: ​​​​\n\nBoth analogue and digital methods of creating stencilsCoating a screen with emulsion\nBurning the screen on the exposure unit\nMixing ink\nRegistering multiple layers\nPulling prints\nCleaning/ reclaiming screens\n\n\nAbout the instructor:\nOriginally from Montreal Quebec\, Statz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2000\, and received his Masters of Fine Arts degree in Print Media at Concordia University in 2008. Currently based in Calgary Alberta\, Statz’s work has been exhibited across Canada\, The United States\, and Europe. \nInstagram: @statzart   \n\nWorkshop Fee\n$375.00* 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\nAdditional Notes: \n\nClass limited to 6 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.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/intro-to-screen-printing-july-26/
LOCATION:Alberta
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SUMMARY:CARVE CARVE CARNIVAL - 2026!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of spectacular printmaking funfair for ALL AGES!\n\nSTEP RIGHT UP and enjoy our special attractions:\n\nMake your own buttons!\n\nTake our button maker for a spin to make your own button designs.\n\n\nSilkscreen some swag!\n\nChoose from a variety of designs to screen print your own tea towels and bandanas.\n\n\nStamp your own printed card!\n\nOur stamp collection has been growing and is waiting for you to stamp them on your own cards.\n\n\nPrint your own bookmarks using LEGO and our Nolan Proof Press!\n\nWhat’s better than LEGO-building? LEGO PRINTING!\n\n\nCarve and print your own linocut patches! (Kid friendly materials too)!\n\nUsing one of our many printing presses\, carve and print your own custom fabric patches.\n\n\nCyanotype sun-printing!\n\nCombine photographic negatives with materials to make your own print using an OG photo process with the sun.\n\n\nCreate a unique print using textures!\n\nNo drawing necessary – we’ll show you how you can use (and re-use) kneaded erasers to make prints.\n\n\nStep into a piece of carnival-inspired historical printmaking!\n\nTake a photo in our version of some famous poster reproductions – with a twist.\n\n\nWIN BIG at our neigbourhood PLINKO GAME!\n\nEveryone’s a winner with this one\, so drop your token and take your chances to win a range of local goodies.\n\n\nBrowse through our A/P member PRINT MARKET!\n\nWe’re launching our next Print Market on the same day! Prepare to browse and call dibs on your faves.\n\n\n\n  \nAll hands-on activities and midway treats are each priced from FREE to $18\, with MOST BEING UNDER $7!  There is something for everyone! \nMarket items are priced as marked. All proceeds from the day go toward fundraising for A/P community programming and support the market artists.  \nWeather permitting\, festivities will be set up outside in the front parking lot\, as well as throughout the A/P Gallery and Studio.
URL:https://albertaprintmakers.com/event/2026-carve-carve-carnival/
LOCATION:A/P Gallery and Studio\, 460 42 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1Y5\, Canada
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