Upcoming Workshops at Cherry Press
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: One-day Workshops
Introduction: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Combined Introduction & Continuation (for those who have taken the intro class):
Monday, September 19, 2016 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the petroleum-based era to welcome in the bio-based era of lithography. This class is suitable for novices and those returning to lithography and will de-mystify the hazardous and seemingly alchemical processes of the past. Learn how to use new, non-toxic and simple etching techniques using environmentally sustainable, plant-based materials and re-useable Century Plates.
Artists/students who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plate lithography) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide. The ability to re-grain Century Plates creates more fluidity and spontaneity in the artists’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
Sign up for one workshop or join us for them all!
Cost: $130 includes fresh harvest lunch from our garden, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and paper to print on. Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Material Fee: $30 for one 1/4 sized multiple-use Century Plate and #3 litho crayon Questions?
Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Monotype on the Century Plate: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2-5 p.m.
Using our Century Plates as guides, we will dive into a painterly process to mix the luscious hues of Akua water-based pigments with the rich, graphic tones of lithographic prints. For those of you interested in learning traditional multi-plate registration, we can cover that, too.
Cost: $75 includes Akua pigment ink, modifiers and newsprint for class use. Please bring your processsed Century Plates, prints, favorite brushes and paper to print on. Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions?
Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Romancing the Stone - Traditional Stone Lithography:
Saturday, September 24, 2016 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nothing compares with the sumptuous drawing surface and maleability of lithographic limestones. In this one-day workshop, we will review traditional and new, non-toxic techniques. Beginners and experienced lithographers welcome!
Cost: $130 includes fresh harvest lunch from our garden, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and paper to print on. Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Material Fee: $10 for 3 litho crayons Questions?
Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.