Classes

Spring 2012

All classes & workshops require prior registration and a 50% deposit to reserve a space.

Classes

Classes consist of 4 weekly sessions in a single medium.

All classes are $70 for Green Pea Press members or $80 for non-members, plus a materials fee.

Intro to Intaglio

Tuesdays from 6-8pm May 8, 15, 22 & 29; $70 members or $80 non-members + $25 materials fee

In intaglio printing, an image is created when ink is transferred from the grooves of a plate onto the surface of the paper with a press.  Learn the fundamentals of intaglio by creating your own original prints from start-to-finish, incorporating three basic techniques: drypoint, etching and aquatint. We will use both Plexiglas and copper plates while employing some of the latest methods in non-toxic printmaking.

Intro to Letterpress

Wednesdays May 9, 16 & 23  from 6-8pm, with an optional fieldtrip May 30 from 11am-3pm; $70 members or $80 non-members (no materials fee)

This class will cover a broad base of letterpress topics for the beginner, both historical and practical. Students will gain hands-on experience setting antique metal type and printing on our 100-year-old letterpress from the previous owner himself!

Book Arts: Sewn Bindings

Mondays from 6-8pm: June 4, 11, 18 & 25; $70 members or $80 non-members + $15 materials fee

Learn techniques for creating hand-bound artists’ books, including Coptic and French bindings.

Intermediate Intaglio

Tuesdays from 6-8pm: June 5, 12, 19 & 26; $70 members or $80 non-members + $25 materials fee

This class will expand upon basic intaglio skills to include aquatint, chin collé and a la poupée techniques. Students will produce a small edition of multicolor copperplate etchings.

Intro to Letterpress

Wednesdays June 6, 13 & 20  from 6-8pm, with an optional fieldtrip June 27 from 11am-3pm; $70 members or $80 non-members (no materials fee)

This class will cover a broad base of letterpress topics for the beginner, both historical and practical. Students will gain hands-on experience setting antique metal type and printing on our 100-year-old letterpress from the previous owner himself!

Youth Studio: Summer Session I

Fridays from 11am-2pm: June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; $80 members or $90 non-members + $10 materials fee (5 classes); ages 10-14

Students will create work in a new print/paper art medium each week! In this session, students will create handmade recycled paper, sun prints, screenprinted t-shirts, monotype prints and hand-bound books. At the end of both summer sessions we will host an art show with the work created in the classes.

Youth Studio: Summer Session II

Fridays from 11am-2pm: July 6, 13, 20 & 27; $70 members or $80 non-members + $10 materials fee (4 classes); ages 10-14

Students will create work in a new print/paper art medium each week! In this session, students will create collograph prints, stencil-printed and hand-sewn softies, drypoint prints and felted animals. At the end of both summer sessions we will host an art show with the work created in the classes.

Workshops

Workshops are 1 or 2 sessions working on a single project.

All workshops are individually priced with materials included in the fee.

Youth Studio: Make Your Own T-shirt!

Tuesday, May 15 from 10am-12:30pm; $40 members or $50 non-members; ages 10-14

Create a t-shirt with your own original design using the freezer paper stencil method. Bring a t-shirt and a drawing or idea and leave with one-of-a-kind wearable art!

Intro to Screenprint: Photo Emulsion

Saturdays, May 19 & 26 from 1-4pm; $45 members or $55 non-members

Learn how to design, prepare, burn and print a screen using photo emulsion and a light source. Bring five t-shirts or other fabric items to print with your original design!