Winter Workshops at Cherry Press
Upcoming Printmaking Workshops at Cherry Press:
Coming soon - Traditional Stone Lithography! Sign up here if you are interested.
Introduction to Woodcut Saturday, February 13, 2016 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Learn how to transfer images and draw on your wood block, linework and cutting techniques, roll up with non-toxic, water-based inks and print by hand and by press on paper. Some wood cutting tools will be available for class use, we encourage you to bring your own sets.
Cost: $80 includes materials (one 4 x 6 " Shina wood block, inks for class use, newsprint and five sheets of printmaking paper). If you anticipate using more paper, some will be available for a small fee (approx. $1-2.00 per 5 x 7 or 9 x 12 sheet) or feel free to bring your own! Questions?
There is a $10 discount on the class fee for members of ArtsWorcester, GALA and Good Press Printmakers.
Introduction to Non-toxic Plate Lithography Saturday & Sunday, February 20-21, 2016 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m./2:00-5:00 p.m. (lunch break 12:30 -1:00)
Saturday & Sunday, March 19-20, 2016 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m./2:00-5:00 p.m. (lunch break 12:30 -1:00)
Learn how to plan and draw your image on a plate using litho crayons, etch and 2nd etch your image using safe and sustainable bio-based products and proof on paper using the litho press.
Cost: $250 including etching and cleaning matrials, black ink, modifiers and newsprint for class use. Please bring litho crayons, some will be available for sale.
Plate Costs: $50 for a multiple-use, pre-grained Century Plate, $15 for a single-use plate Questions?
There is a $10 discount on the class fee for members of ArtsWorcester, GALA and Good Press Printmakers.
*Winter can be harsh and unpredictable here in New England, we will re-schedule workshops if deemed necessary.