Drawing in Intaglio: An Introduction to Etching and Drypoint
Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00

Drawing in Intaglio: An Introduction to Etching and Drypoint

  • DaytonPrintmakers Cooperative (map)
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If you love drawing and printmaking and want a little bit of both, this is the class for you! During this workshop, participants will learn how to create an etching, while receiving individual drawing instruction in an atelier format. We will focus on perceptual drawing endeavors, while embracing how intaglio transforms or pivots our individual handwriting .Our focus will be hard-ground line etching and drypoint, although other techniques will be discussed.

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Drypoint Monoprint Workshop --  An Introduction to Various Monoprinting Techniques!
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Drypoint Monoprint Workshop -- An Introduction to Various Monoprinting Techniques!

  • Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (map)
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During this workshop, participants will create a series of 10-12 Drypoint Monoprints using a single plate to produce images in black, white, and color.

Attendees will participate in the entire intaglio process: Setting up and preparing a plate/paper, incising an image onto the plate, and creating a fully-wiped intaglio inked proof and print (black ink). Subsequent prints in the series will include color manipulations.

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LEGO Letterpress
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

LEGO Letterpress

  • 901 North Keowee Street Dayton, OH, 45404 United States (map)
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In this letterpress workshop we will explore the modern, explorative method of printing using Lego tiles on both antique letterpress printing presses and Provisional Presses. The workshop will cover basic Vandercook printing press use and safety, working to make materials type high and printable, modular image creation, and basic print editioning. We will end the day with a class-wide print swap.

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(Full) ARTIST BOOKS – Structures and Creative Mix
Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00

(Full) ARTIST BOOKS – Structures and Creative Mix

This is a one-day workshop offering a few basic book binding techniques. Participants will creatively explore integrating prints of all types into a unique artist book structure.

Morning projects include measuring, cutting, folding, sewing basic 3-hole pamphlet followed by dual pamphlet book structure onto an end-paper and attaching covers. Afternoon project involves precise folding of a concertina spine and repurposing a mix of prints into a reimagined narrative, finishing with a hard cover.

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SUN PRINTING - An introduction to Cyanotype
Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00

SUN PRINTING - An introduction to Cyanotype

  • Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (map)
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During this workshop, participants will be creating images with the sun! It is definitely a process for those who like to experiment with constructing an image through assemblage. Participants will create composition layouts with various materials, including pressed plants and flowers, patterns, and Mylar drawings.

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