Learning to Love Printmaking  Workshops

We are very excited to announce our Learn to Love Printmaking Workshop series coming to the studio in March and April! Even if you are a complete novice or have some experience with printmaking wanting to shake off the winter brain rust, these workshops are for you. Registration is open now and the number of participants are limited to 6 people per workshop, so if you are interested. do not hesitate.

March 16 & 17 – Learn to Love Linocut with Basma Kavanagh
Learn the basics of this versatile and accessible printmaking medium. In this two-day workshop, we’ll look at several ways to create simple designs, transfer those designs to lino, learn to carve safely and efficiently, proof and refine our carvings, and finally, pull some prints!This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some printmaking experience. Tools, ink, and proof paper supplied. There will be a small material fee for lino blocks and extra paper. Instagram: @basma.kavanagh

https://www.basmakavanagh.caCost $135 nonmembers$125 members. Limited to 6 Participants. Preregistration and payment required.  Register at  elephantgrassprint@gmail.com

April 7, 1-4pm – Learn to Love the Basics of Letterpress With Katie Prescott of Woodshed Press. Join Katie for a taste into the world of Letterpress Printmaking using vintage metal and wood type.In this 3 hour basic introduction into letterpress, you will learn how to set up the press, how to handle type and then print your own take away keepsake.Instagram: @woodshedpressThis workshop is suitable for the novice or people with printmaking experience. Materials included.Cost: $75 nonmembers$65 membersPrergistration and payment required.  Register at elephantgrassprint@gmail.com

April 28, 11am to 4pm – Learn to Love Simple Etching on recycled containers. With Bonnie Baker. Explore easy, economical ways of making etchings using recycled tetra pak drink containers. In a one day session you will learn how to develop your idea as an image onto the surface of a recycled packaging, use drypoint and collagraph methods to create lines and texture, then print multiple prints.This workshop is suitable for the novice or people with printmaking experience. Materials included.Instagram: @enoughbakersCost: $85 nonmembers$75 members

Preregistration and payment required.  Register at elephantgrassprint@gmail.com

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