Imagined Interiors: Lino Cut Printmaking Workshop with Sophia Bassett (youth)

Imagined Interiors: Lino Cut Printmaking Workshop
with Sophia Bassett
July 29, August 5 and 12 $50 ($45 Members)
Ages 8-15 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 16 – Adult 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Let’s explore the interior! In this printmaking class, you will reimagine interior spaces and create one of your own! Artists will design an interior space such as a living room, kitchen, bathroom, or even a new room that you invent yourself. You then will learn how to transfer your design, carve it into a soft-cut linoleum block, ink up your plate, print, and see your new room come to life! Be sure to take this opportunity to learn from a very highly talented artists while she’s on break from Rhode Island School of Design!

Intaglio/Etching Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame

Intaglio/Etching Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
Sat., March 11 • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sun., March 12 • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $85 ($80 Members)
Inspired by the printmaking exhibit? Learn to create a metal plate by acid and dry point etching taught by artist Lee Ann Frame! These intaglio etching techniques of aqua tint, etching, open bite, and others will be taught. Students will develop a 4” x 6” plate and print multiple copies in this two day workshop. All tools and materials provided.

 

Radial Printmaking with Foam

Radial Printmaking with Foam
Thurs., March 9 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 – 18 $10
In this class students will draw radial designs on foam. When these designs are inked they make a beautiful circular design. Very colorful!

Gelli Print Valentine Hearts

Gelli Print Valentine Hearts
Sat., February 11 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Ages 8 – 18 $10
Each student in this class will print a series of 6 unique cards using a printmaking process using a Gelli plate. Join us to see what this process is all about.

Etching / Intaglio Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame

Etching / Intaglio Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
July 8 and 9 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$85 ($80 Members)
How to prepare, etch, ink and print a metal plate onto fine printmaking papers, using a variety of tools, grounds, acid baths and our printing press. All materials provided for this intensive workshop.

NCCA-Artsplace Exhibit: Southwest Michigan Printmakers

July 6 through 29
Southwest Michigan Printmakers
Reception Saturday, July 29, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont. 231-924-4022.

Originating from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts’ print studio in the mid-1970’s, the Southwest Michigan Printmakers is a diverse and informal group of regional artist/printmakers dedicated to the creation of hand-made and fine art prints. Meeting bi-monthly, the group encourages artists working in printmaking and promotes excellence in the various print mediums. Through exhibitions of their works, SWMP helps to encourage public knowledge, understanding, and support for printmaking.

The prints from this invitational were exhibited at both Little Cities Gallery in Kalamazoo, and in the Ginza Tower Gallery in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibit encompasses a wide selection of printmaking materials and processes.

The KIA print studio is enjoying renewed interest from the community. Artists and students actively utilize the well-equipped studio for classes, workshops, and personal use.

Exploring Printmaking with Andrew Jagniecki

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

April 18

Ages 14-Adult

If you have never explored the art of printmaking then this is the perfect opportunity. Andrew’s focus as a printmaker is capturing scenes from the natural environment. Join him in learning about the art of linoleum printmaking. In this class students will learn to compose a strong design, transfer the image to linoleum, use carving tools, and then apply ink to create a series of reduction prints that could be framed or become unique greeting cards. Printmaking is an exciting art form that has broad appeal. Pick up a design guide sheet at the NCCA-Artsplace in preparation for the class. Bring a lunch.