Friday Fling! Art Collecting 101Instructor: Peter Pincus & Bradley Butler Friday, July 20 , 7 - 9 pm Are you new to collecting and want to know what artwork will be a sound investment? Join Peter and Brad for cocktails and discussion on how to make educated decisions on art acquisitions. Get a tour and critique of the Firehouse Gallery’s national show, the College Clay Collective. Must have proof of age to drink; non-alcoholic beverages available. Price: 25 |
RakuTBD, TBD Traditionally a Japanese firing technique associated with making ware for the tea ceremony, raku is now used to capture lustrous, metallic glazes on work. Please check website, or call for info: 271-5183. Price: 50 |
Sculpting the FigureInstructor: Bradley Butler Mondays: July 9 - August 27, 9 am - NOON Explore the realm of figure sculpture with emphasis on making expressive forms. This course will make use of reference drawings and photographs to produce either a bust or full sculpture. Price: 195 |
HandbuildingInstructor: Melinda Friday Mondays: July 9 - August 27, 6:30 - 9:30 pm This beginning class will cover the handbuilding basics, and both functional and sculptural forms will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on enriching the surface with sprigs, sgraffito, and more. Clay, 25 pounds of firing, and open studio time are included in the fee. Price: 190 |
Printing on ClayInstructor: Andrew Cho July 10 - August 28, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Learn to use the studio’s new decal services! Printed imagery will personalize your work in a way no other surface treatment can. This class will focus on decals and EZ screens (silk screens) and how to apply them to tiles. Included with the class fee are 25 lbs. of studio clay, 2 EZ screens and 5 sheets of decal paper Price: 235 |
Intermediate & Advanced WheelInstructor: Josh Duttinger Tuesdays: July 10 - August 28, 6:30 - 9:30 pm This session will be a study of flower vases and drinking vessels, with the emphasis on specificity: Making typical forms for atypical purposes. A large vase sturdy enough for sunflowers, or a small violet pot? A drinking tankard or a delicate teacup? Price: 195 |
Introduction to the Wheel
This class is for first time and returning intro level pottery students and covers the basics of creating functional wheel thrown work. Learn how to make cups, mugs with handles, bowls and vases or plates. Price includes a $50 studio fee that covers open studio, 25# of clay, glazing and firing. Price: 195 |
Field Trip to Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic ArtThursday, July 26, Collections manager Susan Kowalczyk will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s pieces. We will also view Colorscapes, an exhibit chosen by guest curator Kayla Stein to celebrate and explore the three prominent colors in ceramic history: brown, white, and green. *We will meet at the pottery at 9 am and carpool to Alfred, NY. Lunch will be on your own. Price: 0 |
Large Sectional PotsInstructor: Chea Peng Saturday, August 11 , 1 - 4 pm Learn the techniques of throwing two pieces and attaching them together to make a huge pot. Price: 50 |
Kid’s Camp, Ages 8 to 11: Poetry, Pottery, & PaperInstructor: M.J. Iuppa & Kate Whorton Monday - Friday, August 6-10 , 9 am - 4 pm In this collaboration between Writers & Books and the Genesee Center for the Arts and Education, you’ll have a unique opportunity to merge visual arts with creative writing. You will use a press mold to create a ceramic book, write pottery-inspired poems, interview real artists, make paper, and use a letterpress. This workshop will be a real hands-on experience taught by professional artists and writers at both the Genesee Center for the Arts (on Monroe Ave in the old fire station) and at Writers & Books (on University Ave in the old police station)! On Friday there will be an art show and poetry reading for your friends and families. Price: 225 |
Smush & Smash for Parents & Toddlers!Instructor: Kate Whorton Session 1: Tuesdays, July 10-31 A most unusual class for toddlers! With the help of a parent or guardian, children ages 2 - 4 get to manipulate clay into anything they can imagine! The idea is for the child to get the tactile experience of working with the medium during this 4-week class. They can keep all they create, or nothing at all. Firing fee is $1.75 per pound. Price: 40 |
Teen & Tween WheelInstructor: Grace Lobel Weds: July 11 - August 29 , 11 am - 1 pm Kids eleven and up learn to wedge, center, throw, and glaze fire in this 10 week class. Perfect for the beginner or the returning student, the focus is on honing skills to successfully make bowls, plates, and cups. Clay, firing, and open studio time are included in the price. Price: 150 |
Clay Stars Fun FridaysInstructor: Kate Whorton Fridays: July 20, August 10, August 17, August 24. , 10 am - NOON Bring your 7 - 11 year old for these fun “drop-in” hand-building sessions. No experience necessary. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! class fee covers all materials and firing. Price: 25 |
Intro to Photography Using a 35mm Film CameraInstructor: Rachael Deeley rachaeldeeley.com Thursdays: July 12 - August 9, 7 - 9:30 pm Learn the foundations of photography using a 35mm FILM camera. Topics will include f-stops, shutter speeds, proper exposure, lenses, and elements of composition. Field trips will provide hands-on experiences. We highly recommend that ALL beginning photography students take this class. Price: 145 |
Learn to SeeInstructor: Natalie Best Picture-the-Best.com Tuesdays: July 10 - August 28 , 7 - 9:30 pm Learn how to compose strong photographs! You will look at photos, evaluate design elements, and go out on field trips to put into practice what you have learned. Basic knowledge of your film or digital camera required. Price: 145 |
One Step Beyond with your DSLRInstructor: John Keedy johnwilliamkeedy.com Mondays: July 16 - Aug. 27 (Sat. field trip TBA) , 7 - 9:30 pm Through shooting assignments, critiques, and examples from famous photographers, you will expand your knowledge of your camera and what you can actually do with it. Learn techniques related to the various areas of photography (portrait, landscape, close-up, documentary) and how to edit & sequence images for future use in a book, exhibit, or on the web. Students MUST know when and how to manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Price: 160 |
Basic Black & White PhotographyInstructor: Erica Salgado Wednesdays: July 11 - August 29 , 7 - 9:30pm Learn the craft of fine art black & white film photography. Topics will include basic operation of a 35mm FILM camera, composition, film processing, printing, and contrast control methods to make beautiful prints. No camera? No problem! 35mm FILM cameras are available on request! Price: 160 |
Intermediate Black & White PhotographyInstructor: Salah A. Ahmed Tuesdays: July 10 - Aug. 28 , 7 - 9:30 pm Advance your knowledge of traditional photography beyond the basics. Gain experience in B&W fiber-based printing, split filtering, using different developers, and more. The personal approach to photography of each student is encouraged and catered to, through hands on demos and group based discussions and critiques. Basic B&W darkroom skills and a film camera with manual controls is needed for this class. Price: 160 |
Develop Your Own Black & White FilmInstructor: Marianne Pojman Monday: July 16, 7 - 9:30pm For refresher or just starting out, learn the basic techniques of loading film on the reel and chemistry set up to develop your black & white 35mm and 120 (medium format) film. Processing your own film can help your budget, allow you to tweek/experiment for special images, great for the HOLGA camera enthusiast or for scanning them for digital printing. Bring exposed black & white film -NO C41, color process- for a fun evening! Price: 35 |
Adult Summer Camp (18+)Instructor: Melanie Couch Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20, NOON - 4 pm Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for a photo based day camp for adults. On day one we’ll make sunprint camp t-shirts and the fun will continue from there. We’ll make photograms, pinhole photographs, photocopy transfers, collage and various arts and crafts that incorporate photography. Leave your cares at home and play like a kid again. No equipment, materials or experience required. Snacks will be provided. Price: 160 |
Basic Studio Lighting With FlashInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw niximages.com Mondays: July 16 - 30, Aug. 13 - 27, 7 - 9:30 pm Create pleasing portraiture with our White Lightning strobe system including flash meter, soft boxes, umbrellas, and various attachments. The instructor will introduce equipment and use of the strobe system for multiple lighting set ups and techniques. Basic knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera (with strobe sync capabilities) is required. Price: 160 |
Create the LightInstructor: Michelle Macirella luminariaphotography.com Wednesdays: July 11, 18, 25, 7 - 9 pm Create the lighting you want, whether your light source is a window, a flash, or the sun. Use a combination of on/off camera flash, natural light, reflectors, and diffusers depending on the location. The first meeting will be an introduction, discussion, and reviewing of examples. The next two meetings will be hands-on shooting field trips both inside and outside. At the final meeting students will share their work. Please bring a photo print from a difficult lighting situation to the first class. Knowledge of the operation of a film or digital SLR camera in manual is required. External flash/speedlight is also preferred. Price: 75 |
Night PhotoInstructor: Kevin McGowan Wednesdays: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 7:30 - 10:30 pm Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night at various locations. Topics will include use of filters, tripod, cable release, how to calculate exposures, use of flash for fill and special effects, and various compositional aspects of shooting after dark. Work will be shared at the last class Price: 100 |
Weddings on a Shoestring - OR- I Booked a Wedding, Now What ?Instructor: John Schlia www.watermarkphoto.com Wednesdays: July 11 - August 1, 7 - 9:30 pm Any ‘Joe Schmoe’ can shoot their cousin’s wedding, but you have dreams of making it big. Get your feet off the ground and carve a piece of the wedding pie (or cake). This class will cover a broad range of topics including how to get the most out of your equipment, which equipment to buy in the first place, post production workflow, and other skills involved in being a wedding photographer. Bring your camera and if you have an external flash or light meter, bring those too. Bring your questions too, YOU can help shape the course. Price: 100 |
Making the Point with PicturesInstructor: Rachel Edwards Thursdays: July 12 - 26 , 7 - 9 pm Making a photographic essay is a strong, effective way to express your point of view. Join us in considering the elements of a strong photo essay: content, composition, messaging. Then we’ll take a field trip to Peaceworks Farm to photograph the land, CSA members and farmers as they harvest and prepare produce. Then we’ll follow up with a friendly critique and discussion of possible venues to market your work. Price: 100 |
Street PhotographyInstructor: Natalie Best Mondays: August 6 - 20 , 7 - 9:30 pm Learn some tips for on-the-go photography, making the best of natural lighting situations and practice how to capture the mood of a situation or location. Additionally, learn some important laws and guidelines that protect you as a photographer while capturing street photography. Price: 100 |
Sports Photography Red Wings & RhinosInstructor: Kris Murante Mondays: August 6 & 20, 7 - 9:30 pm Learn to take great action sports photographs. The first class will provide students with tips and techniques about equipment, film, and lighting. Students will then get hands-on experience photographing Rochester Rhinos Soccer and Red Wings Baseball. The last class will be a final sharing of photographs. 200mm or better telephoto or zoom lens is required. Price: 100 |
An Evening at George Eastman HouseInstructor: Bruno Chalifour Thursday: August 16, 6 - 8 pm Enjoy a guided visit of the International Museum of Photography at the George Eastman House. Share information and insights on the current shows displayed there and where they stand in the history of photography. Bruno Chalifour, a local photo historian and a photo critic published in US, Canadian, Australian, French and English photo magazines will lead you on an evening of discovery and discussion. Admission to Eastman House not included. Price: 35 |
Photographs on GlassInstructor: Jenn Libby Saturdays: July 14 & 21, 10 am - 4 pm Learn the basics of wet plate collodion. An historic process invented in 1851, wet plate collodion is gaining popularity among contemporary photographers. You will learn how to cut, clean, and polish glass and how to pour, sensitize, expose, develop, and fix the plate. Images can be made using a large format camera with a converted plate holder or from slides using the enlarger. The final images will be dried, varnished, and housed. Bring an apron or clothing you won’t mind staining permanently. Clear glass and chemistry will be provided. If you have a large format camera and tripod and/or slides, please bring them along. Otherwise a large format camera and slides will be provided. Price: 160 |
HDR (High Dynamic Range) WorkshopInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Thursday: July 12 , 7 - 9:30 pm There are many instances where the dynamic range of the scene exceeds the ability of the digital camera to capture it; HDR to the rescue. HDR allows you to shoot multiple frames at different exposures then combine the final product into a single image. This workshop uses Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the demo and discusses the pro’s and con’s of HDR. Upon completion you should be able to create your own extended Dynamic Range Images. This workshop is demo only, no hands-on. Price: 35 |
Photoshop for Beginners
Using our Macintosh computers, learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop including tools, adjustments, layers, masking, scanning, and printing. Whether a Mac or PC, the basic concepts and tools of Photoshop apply. Bring a CD or flash drive to save your work. Basic computer knowledge required. Price: 160 |
Night Photo [Spring]Instructor: Kevin McGowan Wednesdays: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 7:30 - 10:30 pm Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night. Using color slide or black and white film or digital, students will shoot outdoors as a group at various locations. Topics will include use of filters, tripod, cable release, how to calculate exposures using a hand-held light meter, use of flash for fill and special effects, and various compositional aspects of shooting after dark. Work will be shared at the last class. Students must have basic camera skills. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 100 |
Playing the Angles - Advanced Studio Lighting Principles [Spring]Instructor: Instructor: Tim Fuss Saturdays: June 9 & 16 , 10 am - 2 pm Make the light work for you. Whether photographing people or objects, the choice of light can help you express your vision. Studio strobe lights, hot lights, small hot t-shoe speed lights, compact fluorescent lamps and daylight will be used alone or in combination for a nearly endless range of effects. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera in manual mode is required. Price: 75 |
Lightroom 3.x Revealed [Spring]Instructor: Nick Choroshyliw Monday - Thursday, June 11 - 14, 7 - 9:30 pm Lightroom is a powerful tool that offers more than basic photo editing! Topics will include image import functions, along with image editing, batch processing, export functions, and archiving. This is not a hands-on class, but feel free to bring a laptop with Lightroom loaded so you can follow along. If you don’t have Lightroom, download a 30 day version a few days before the first class so it doesn’t expire before the class does. Price: 80 |
Rencontres d’Arles Oldest and Most Prestigious of International Photography FestivalsInstructor: Bruno Chalifour Tuesday: August 14, 7 - 9:30 pm From a small group of friends discussing photography and projecting slides in the courtyard of a local museum, Les Rencontres now has a $6 million budget, attracting over 70,000 visitors to its 50 and more exhibitions, workshops, an international symposium, a $30,000 “discovery” award, portfolio reviews, and night projections in the Roman antique theater. Having witnessed and participated in the festival for twenty years, from student to photo critic and instructor, Bruno will present the festival history, challenges, and exhibitions and discuss its impact on the creation of numerous other festivals. Price: 35 |
Contemporary PhotographyInstructor: Bruno Chalifour Wednesday: August 15, 7 - 9:30 pm For the past 30 years photography has undergone many spectacular changes: a shift from black and white to color, from 8x10 to wall-size prints, from film to digital; it has triumphantly entered higher education, and the fine-art market, and finally it has undergone a digital revolution. This presentation will examine the consequences of such changes on the production of photographs, on the evolution in photographic subjects, contents and aesthetics along with viewing the work of key photographers. Price: 35 |
Printmaking for PhotographersInstructor: Nicole Rowley Wednesday: August 8, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Photography and printmaking intersect beautifully in this workshop, where you will explore the possibilities of Photopolymer Intaglio-Types. Materials used will be non-toxic, no acid etching or oil based inks. Create a light sensitive plate using Photopolymer film, which will be inked with water-based ink and printed on a press at the Printing and Book Arts Studio. Printmaking techniques such as selective wiping with colored inks, chin-colle, stenciling and masking can be combined for truly unique imagery. At registration students will be given an email address to send their images to the instructor. Price: 135 |
Image Transfers - with Fuji Instant FilmInstructor: Ria Tafani Saturday: August 18 , 10 am - 3 pm Join us to experiment and create photographic images outside the darkroom. A fun, easy and creative process, learn how to use Fuji Instant print film to transfer images to watercolor paper. Create impressionistic works by manipulating/transferring the pigment layers of the print. Bring up to ten 35mm slides of any subject to create your altered image. Specify on registration if you need slides provided. Students can bring paints and brushes to further enhance their instant film transfers. Price: 95 |
The Cyanotype [Spring]Instructor: Lori Horton Saturday: June 2 , 10 am - 5 pm The cyanotype was discovered in 1842 by Sir John Hershel and was the first successful non-silver iron process. Popular for its simplicity and blue color, the cyanotype is a great way to dive into the world of alternative processes. Students will learn how to mix cyanotype chemicals, coat paper, and contact print images using their own negatives or transparencies. Please bring medium or large format negatives or digital negatives printed on transparent film. Price: 135 |
For Young Photographers: (Ages 11-13): The BasicsInstructor: Melanie Couch Sat: July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4 , NOON - 3 pm Learn the basic workings of a 35mm film camera, develop your own black & white photographs and learn composition skills. Sessions will be divided between walking field trips and time in the darkroom printing. The final session will be a showcase of student work - invite friends and family and show off your photos! Fee includes $25 for materials Price: 135 |
For Young Photographers: (Ages 11-13): Photography Without a CameraInstructor: Melanie Couch Fridays: July 27 - Aug. 10 , NOON - 3 pm Students will explore the world of cameraless photography. Techniques will include sunprints, photograms and pinhole photography. Students will create a portfolio of their work. Price: 100 |
Photoshop for Beginners - One Week IntensiveInstructor: Michelle Macirella Monday - Friday, August 6 - 10 , 10 am - 1 pm Photoshop is a very powerful image editing application and, for many, it can be overwhelming to learn how to use it. This one week intensive course for beginners will focus on the basics of: using the program, editing images, and creating a simple layout – providing a good foundation for practical use of the program at home or at work. Students should bring a flash drive to class with a few sample images to work with and so they can also save their work. Price: 160 |
Intermediate PhotoshopInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Tuesdays: July 10 - August 28, 7 - 9:30 pm Participants must have strong basic Photoshop skills and know how to use the basic tool set, including marquee, lasso, move, paint pallet, as well as Navigator, History, and Layers. The primary emphasis will be on the use of masks and adjustment layers and include topics such as color management, print profiles, filters, and others. Please bring a CD or flash drive to save your work. Price: 160 |
InDesignInstructor: Mark Watts Mondays: July 16 - August 20, 7 - 9:30 pm Learn how to create professional layouts for print publishing using In-Design. Principles learned can be applied to any personal project - from business cards to posters to books. Topics will include basic tools and commands, various methods of combining text, graphics, and images, and how to properly prepare your finished project for printing by industrial printers or online book publishers such as Lulu and CreateSpace. Price: 160 |
Understanding and Using Camera RAWInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Thursday: August 2 , 7 - 9:30 pm Most DSLR’s produce a RAW data file as well as JPG. Learn what camera RAW is and how to use it to create perfectly exposed images. There are situations where it’s impossible to produce images without blowing out the highlights. Shooting in RAW and processing in Photoshop’s Bridge can salvage those impossible shots. There are also 3rd party RAW processors (FREE) that can be used. Demo only, no hands-on. Price: 35 |
Lightroom 3.x RevealedInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Wednesdays: August 8 - 29, 7 - 9:30 pm Lightroom is a powerful tool that offers more than basic photo editing! Topics will include image import functions, along with image editing, batch processing, export functions, and archiving. This is not a hands-on class, but feel free to bring a laptop with Lightroom loaded to follow along, or download a 30 day trial version a few days before the first class so it doesn’t expire before the class does. Price: 80 |
The Digital SLR Camera
Make your camera work for you! Learn all the functions of your camera, including exposure modes and controls, lenses, image storage, file formats, and other camera functions. For each session, two of the evening classes will be hands-on field trips. Bring your digital cameras, manuals, and questions to the first class. Price: 160 |
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Workshop [Spring]Instructor: Nick Choroshyliw Thursday: June 7, 7 - 9:30 pm There are many instances where the dynamic range of the scene exceeds the ability of the digital camera to capture it; HDR to the rescue. HDR allows you to shoot multiple frames at different exposures then combine the final product into a single image. This workshop uses Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the demo and discusses the pros and cons of HDR. Upon completion you should be able to create your own extended Dynamic Range Images. This workshop is demo only, no hands-on. Price: 35 |
Lovin’ Letterpress IInstructor: Mitch Cohen
Immerse yourself in the ‘black art’ that is letterpress printing. Learn to handset type from California Job cases - we have hundreds of fonts to choose from. Print from a variety of sources on one of our Vandercook proof presses. This class includes post press procedures, planning, and the use of guillotine paper cutters. Price: 125 |
Lovin’ Letterpress IIInstructor: Mitch Cohen
This class is a continuation of Letterpress I with greater emphasis on more complicated typography and press problems. Participants will learn the use of ink and paper as design elements and are encouraged towards independent projects. Price: 125 |
The Pop Up BookInstructor: Karin Marlett Choi karinmarlettchoi.com Thursdays: July 26 & August 2, 6 - 9 pm Come learn basic pop-up forms that can add dimension, whimsy and an element of surprise to your handmade cards and books during this two-day workshop. Day one will focus on one-piece techniques. Using simple slits and folds, pop-ups can be created from one piece of paper. On day two we will explore multiple piece forms. You’ll begin to see how even the most elaborate pop-ups are constructed using these basics. By the conclusion of this workshop you can be on your way to becoming a pop-up paper engineer. Price: 85 |
Intro to BookbindingInstructor: Emily Sterling Saturdays: July 28 & August 4, 10 am - 4 pm Ever wanted to learn the craft of bookmaking? Learn how to make journals, photo albums, address books, and other custom gifts in this beginner’s class. We will cover five versatile and simple sewings along with the basics of all things ‘book’! Price: 150 |
Mail ArtInstructor: Melanie Couch Thursdays: July 26 - August 23, 7 - 9 pm Inspired by Griffin & Sabine, Nick Bantock’s amazing tale of correspondence, you will learn transfer techniques that can be applied to any multimedia paper art. Techniques will include photocopy transfers, embossing, hand coloring, creative envelope making and photogram postcards. Use the techniques learned to create a one-of-a-kind fine art stationary set so great that you may want to send these letters and cards to yourself. Supplies will be provided but students are welcome to bring personal photos and/or bits of ephemera to include. Price: 130 |
Pop Up 2Instructor: Karin Marlett Choi karinmarlettchoi.com Saturdays: August 11 & 18, 10 am - 1 pm Bring your creations that you’ve made since Pop Up 1 and let’s have a show and tell! Building upon what we explored in the first class let’s take our pop up creations to the next level using more folds, cuts and pieces to create pop ups and mechanisms that leap, spin and delight both the creator and the viewer. Price: 85 |
Introduction to Linoleum Block PrintingInstructor: Victoria Brzustowicz Tuesdays: July 24 - August 14, 6 - 9 pm Learn the basics of linoleum block printing to create cards, fine art prints, or to add your own imagery to your letterpress work. Students will learn techniques for carving blocks, how to create and transfer imagery, printing, and how to sign and edition prints. We’ll experiment with printing on different types of paper, explore printing with multiple color plates, and experience printing on a press. No prior printing experience required. Students will leave with multiple prints and enough skills to continue printing at home. Price: 125 |
Introduction to Wood EngravingInstructor: Steven Lee-Davis Tuesdays: August 7 - 28 , 7 - 9:30 pm If you enjoy linoleum block printing, try the time-honored craft of wood engraving. Wood engraving utilizes special carving tools employed to the end-grain of hard woods - or the modern synthetic version, known as Resingrave - resulting in amazingly detailed images that compliment letterpress work. Students will learn techniques for carving blocks, creating and transferring imagery, and printing edition prints. We’ll gain confidence as we practise with basic techniques such as tonal development, texture, straight lines and curves. We will then develop a drawing, transfer it to the block and carve. Our final image will be proofed and printed on a press. No prior printing experience required. Experience with wood-carving, linoleum carving, and intaglio etching helpful. Students will leave with multiple prints and enough skills to work independently. Price: 175 |
Spencerian ScriptInstructor: Peter Maushart Tuesdays: July 24 - August 14, 7 - 9 pm This uniquely American form of handwriting was the model used in schools and business colleges throughout the country. This running hand is a good introductory course to the study of Engraver’s script. Fee includes $10 for materials. Price: 80 |
Engraver’s ScriptInstructor: Peter Maushart Thursdays: July 26 - August 16, 7 - 9 pm Learn the art of graceful pointed pen engravers script. This elegant letter form is applicable for making personalized cards and envelopes, wedding invitations, diplomas, certificates, resolutions and scrapbooking. Fee includes $10 for materials. Price: 80 |
Papermaking for Printers, Photographers & ArtistsInstructor: Bill Dexter Wed., June 20 & Thurs., June 21, 6:30 - 9 pm We consider hand papermaking an art in itself. However many artists want handmade paper for use in other processes. Everyone knows how much handmade paper costs at the art store. We will show you how to make your own paper to suit your specific medium. Price: 75 |
Paper MarblingInstructor: Bill Dexter Wed., Aug. 15 & Thurs., Aug. 16 , 6:30 - 9 pm Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to marble or other stone. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as ‘sizing’, and then carefully transferred to a sheet of paper. It is often employed as a writing surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype. Price: 75 |
The Repurposed Book [Spring]Instructor: Emily Sterling Saturdays: June 2 & 9 , 10 am - 1 pm In the digital age do you find yourself with a clutter of old books you know nothing to do with? Then this is the class for you! We will explore another aspect of the artist book in this class by taking what is old and making it into something new. From wall decor to sewing boxes, we will repurpose your old books into treasures you can use around the house. Awe your friends with your new creations and find a new purpose for all those old books! Price: 75 |
Introduction to Linoleum Block Printing [Spring]Instructor: Victoria Brzustowicz Tuesdays: June 5 - 26 , 7 - 9:30 pm Learn the basics of linoleum block printing to create cards, fine art prints, or to add your own imagery to your letterpress work. Students will learn techniques for carving blocks, how to create and transfer imagery, printing, and how to sign and edition prints. We’ll experiment with printing on different types of paper, explore printing with multiple color plates, and experience printing on a press. No prior printing experience required. Students will leave with multiple prints and enough skills to continue printing at home. Price: 125 |
Papermaking for Printers, Photographers & Artists [Spring]Instructor: Bill Dexter Wed., June 20 & Thurs., June 21, 6:30 - 9 pm We consider hand papermaking an art in itself. However many artists want handmade paper for use in other processes. Everyone knows how much handmade paper costs at the art store. We will show you how to make your own paper to suit your specific medium. Price: 75 |
Pop Up 2 [Spring]Instructor: Karin Marlett Choi Saturdays: June 23 & 30, 10 am - 1 pm Bring your creations that you’ve made since Pop Up 1 and let’s have a show and tell! Building upon what we explored in the first class let’s take our pop up creations to the next level using more folds, cuts and pieces to create pop ups and mechanisms that leap, spin and delight both the creator and the viewer. Price: 85 |
Letterpress WorkshopsInstructor: TBD Saturday, July 14 -OR- 21 , 10 am - 1 pm Get your feet wet and your hands dirty! Pick a Saturday workshop for a taste of letterpress printing. We will design, typeset and print your card. All materials and envelopes are supplied. Price: 40 |
Printing on a Tabletop PressInstructor: Chris Charles flyrabbitpress.com Saturday, Aug. 11 , 10 am - 2 pm In this workshop you will learn the basics of setting up and using these versatile presses. We will be using set type and forms, as well as photo polymer, to create designs that will then be printed on a variety of papers, including coasters! We will also go over basic set-up and maintenance. Students are encouraged to bring their own press if they have one, but it is not required. All skill levels welcome, ages 12 & up. Price: 75 |
Printing on a Tabletop Press [Spring]Instructor: Chris Charles Saturday, June 2 , 10 am - 2 pm *This is a late-starting Spring class* Price: 75 |
