PRINTMAKING CLASSES at TDS
Spring 2009

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Registration at The Drawing Studio is on a first-come, first served basis. If a class is full, we will maintain a waiting list, and if space opens up, notify people in the order they are listed. We do not take reservations for classes to be offered in the following session. A registration is not complete until a financial transaction has taken place.

Waiting until the last minute to register is not advisable. If a class does not have at least 5 people registered in the 3 or 4 days preceding the first session, we usually cancel the class.

Please check our website for the beginning of on-line registration.

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All classes meet at 33 South 6th Avenue unless otherwise noted.



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Printmaking (a continuing Course)

Taught by Andrew Rush and Joe Marshall
Six Thursday afternoons, 1 – 4 PM
March 19 - April 23

Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals (both levels) or equivalent

Learning to conceive, carve and print an image on wood, linoleum, or metal is a whole education in composing for clear graphic communication, in addition to the pleasure of learning how to make an original print. This course will have two tracks: one for the beginner and a second for more experienced printmakers. Projects include: how to choose suitable themes, selecting and preparing drawings for block transfer, carving and care of tools, multiple block registration and small edition printing. As part of the course, students may sign up for one other independent work day a week with the print studio manager.
Fee: $160 (Associates $150); printing materials provided; some blocks and archival paper available at cost.

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Water Based Intaglio Printmaking - A laboratory course in new materials and techniques of non-toxic printmaking
Prerequisite: Drawing Fundamentals or equiv.; printmaking experience desirable
Taught by Jennifer Clarke

Six Mondays, 2 PM to 9 PM

March 23 - May 4 (No class on April 13

An introduction to the exciting and health safe new methods and materials of non-toxic intaglio printmaking that are replacing the traditional acid-oil-technical based technology.  The course is designed as an open laboratory spanning afternoon and evening hours to allow participants some flexibility around other work obligations.

Students will be able to work on independent projects, guided individually by the instructor in the many new ways of etching, printing and mixed techniques.
Fee: $180 (Associates, $160); includes many materials, archival paper available at cost

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Watercolor Monotypes

Taught by Roger Parish

Prerequisite: prior watercolor experience helpful; personal watercolor supplies required.

Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM

March 28

Explore the possibilities of transferring watercolor images from Yupo paper (a synthetic watercolor paper) to create a monotype print. The process allows layered transparent imagery, which can be combined with and enhance other monotype methods.

Fee: $65 (Associates $60); includes Yupo and printmaking papers

The Printmaking Lab
Prerequisite: limited to those who have taken one or more printmaking courses at TDS
Ongoing

By enrolling in the printmaking lab, each student receives the following: use of the Printmaking Studio on a schedule to be worked out with the studio manager; access to technical and printing help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 4 PM; critique help from Andrew Rush by appointment. All inks and other materials included except paper, plates/blocks, or inks for edition printing.
Fee: $80 per month (Associates $70)

 

DRAWING
PAINTING
DESIGN
MISCELLANEOUS
3-DIMENSIONAL

 

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