Saturday 4 January 2014

2014 = NEW Printmaking Classes!!


Happy new year,  print folks!
 Do you have a New Years resolution to be more creative, to challenge yourself or try something new? Sign up RIGHT NOW for the Winter/Spring 2014 classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative!

January 2014  

WINTER PRINTMAKING CLASSES

 Winter/Spring 2014 Classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative:

Blast into Screenprinting!
with 
Megan Sterling

Sundays, January 19 - March 23, 2014
10 weeks, 4 - 7pm
$350

Description:
This course engages color in an immediate way with this overview of the screenprinting  process. Photo processes will be covered, as well as all you need to know about ink preparation, registration and pulling awesome prints. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.
  
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Traditional Etching
with
 Duffy O'Connor

 Thursdays, January 23 - March 27, 2014 
10 weeks, 6 - 9pm
$350 

Description:
This hugely popular course in traditional intaglio printmaking is back! Etching techniques of line, aquatint and softground using zinc or copper plates will be covered. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.
 
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Stone Lithography
with
Aaron Coleman

 Wednesdays, January 22 - March 26, 2014 
10 weeks, 6 - 9pm
$375 
(this course is FULL, but call or email if you want to be put on the waitlist)
 
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NEW! Intro To Printmaking: A Survey 
with
Sanya Glisic

Mondays, February 24 - March 31, 2014 
6 weeks, 6 - 9pm
$270 
($20 off if you register before January 15th!)

Description: 
This six-week course offers an introduction to a range of printmaking techniques with which to produce original work. Students will learn and explore many types of printmaking, including screen printing, relief, monotype, and intaglio. Works will be printed with the press and by hand. This course is a general introduction to many of the processes available at CPC, as well as a great refresher course. Some materials are included and a supply list will be provided on the first day.
 
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Fundamentals of Relief Printmaking
with  
Duffy O'Connor

 Thursdays, April 3 - May 8, 2014 
6 weeks, 6 - 9pm
$270
($20 off if you register before January 15th!)

Description:
This six week course offers an introduction to relief printmaking using wood and linoleum. Students will be directed through exercises in cutting technique and generating imagery. Prints will be created both by hand and with a press. Multiple block registration and color mixing will also be taught. Sound technique, understanding of materials and making good prints are the goals. This is a multi level course, where more advanced students will be tutored according to their abilities.
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To register for any of the above classes, or for more information please email us at  info@chicagoprintmakers.com  or call 773-293-2070.

4642 North Western Avenue · Chicago, IL 60625 · www.chicagoprintmakers.com

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