2012 Winter Printmaking Workshops with Eddie Spaghetti Art

Welcome to an exciting collection of printmaking workshops. Hope you can make it. You can sign up by emailing or calling me at morkthedork@hotmail.com or 814 322 6463

Visit my website to see pictures from past classes at www.pbase.com/eddiespaghettiart

All ages are welcome!

Saturday December 10th Linoleum Printing at Zen Clay, Morgantown WV 11:00 - 3:00 $45 Linoleum printing is a process of carving linoleum (a leather like material), then inking the surface and printing onto paper. This is a perfect medium for creating cards. Use this opportunity to get your Christmas cards ready.

Saturday January 7th Drypoint engraving printing at Monongalia Arts, Center Morgantown WV 11:00 - 4:00 $45 By using the drypoint printmaking method, we will scratch into plexy glass to create an image. To make a print, the scratched plate is inked all over, then the ink is wiped off the surface leaving only ink in the scratched lines. The plate is then put through a press together with a sheet of paper, making a print. This process can be repeated many times to make several prints. Drypoint offers the ability to explore line quality and detail in drawing.

Saturday January 21st Gelatine Printing at Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown WV 11:00 - 4:00 $45 Gelatine printing uses a pan of Knox gelatin which is inked up with water-based ink. This spontaneous printing process creates unique prints using leaves and other elements of nature. Each participant will be able to create unique pieces works of art without having to draw.

Saturday February 4th Collograph Printing at Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown WV 11:00 - 4:00 $45 The word Collograph comes from Collage. We will make a large stamp made from found materials such as cardboard, paper, glue, string, etc. The first half of class will be spent assembling our plate. The Second half of class will be dedicated to printing.

Saturday March 3rd Papermaking and Paper Marbling , Morgantown Arts Association, Old Mall, Morgantown, WV 11:00 - 4:00 $45 Paper making is a blast. We use our old Phone bills and heating bills to create something beautiful. Itfs an easy process that is enjoyed by all ages. We will also include paper marbling in this class. This process makes all those swirls and colors you see on old books or 60fs art.

Saturday March 17th Gelatine Printing Unitarian Church, Charleston WV $50 Gelatine printing uses a pan of knox gelatin which is inked up with water-based ink. This spontaneous printing process creates unique prints using leaves and other elements of nature. Each participant will be able to create unique works of art without having to draw.

Sunday April 15th Engraving printing at Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV 1:00 - 5:00 $50 By using the drypoint printmaking method, we will scratch into plexy glass to create an image. To make a print, the scratched plate is inked all over, then the ink is wiped off the surface leaving only ink in the scratched lines. The plate is then put through a press together with a sheet of paper, making a print. This process can be repeated many times to make several prints. Drypoint offers the ability to explore line quality and detail in drawing.

Saturday April 28th Lithography workshop at the Preston County Community Arts Center, Kingwood, WV 11:00 - 3:00 $50 Lithography is a technique based on the chemical repulsion of oil and water. Traditionally limestone is used to print from, but for this class, we will use Pronto Plates and Xerox transfer. When making a print, the pronto plate is drawn onto with a ball point pen or sharpie. The plate is then wetted, inked and used to print onto paper. Lithography is known for its ability to capture fine gradations in shading and small detail.
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