Workshops
Demonstrations & Workshops:
Stay tuned! Once we have re-opened in Vermont, we will be offering workshops on the premises again.
Contact me if you are interested in scheduling a visiting class, workshop or demonstration, collaborative or space-based project.
My instruction book, Cherry Press: Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography Part 1 is available from Blurb Books in printed and e-book formats. Don't hesitate to contact me with questions if you are learning the Century Plate technique from my book, I am always glad to help out.
Past Workshops:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography Part 2 at EFA-RBPMW:
In Part 2, we will re-visit graining and re-graining re-usable Century Plates, learn to create tusche washes and etch them without the use of harmful acids, re-visit processing with bio-based, biodegradable materials, rolling out ink and printing on the litho press.
Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11 Visit RBPMW to register
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography Part 1 at EFA-RBPMW:
In Part 1, I will demonstrate how to grain a reusable Century Plate like a lithographic limestone, prepare a registration maquette and printing paper, transfer images and draw directly on the plates with a variety of media, etch and process with bio-based, biodegradable materials, roll out ink and print on the litho press. EFA-Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop is one of my favourite printshops and is located at 323 W 39th Street in Manhattan, conveniently close to Port Authority.
Saturday & Sunday, July 13-14 Visit RBPMW to register
Century Plate Lithography Workshop at Guttenberg Arts:
Get ready, Jersey for a three-day introduction to Century Plate Lithography at Guttenberg Arts. Learn how to grain, etch, process and print a re-usable Century Plate with non-toxic, bio-based and biodegradable materials!
Saturday-Sunday June 15 & 16
Visit guttenbergarts.org to register
Guttenberg Arts is an incredible community art space equipped with a printshop, ceramics studio and gallery....and is also the home of Paper Crown Press and Carrier Pigeon Magazine. Guttenberg Arts, 6903 Jackson St., Guttenberg NJ 07093
Experimental Printmaking at Snow Farm:
Spend three days at bucolic Snow Farm in Williamsburg, MA where we will focus on experimenting with five different printmaking techniques to create colorful, textural multi-layered prints using non-toxic materials, recycled objects and water-soluble ink. Basics of image preparation and transfer, ink and paper prep, registration, rolling and inking techniques and printing by hand and on an etching press will be covered.
Friday- Sunday June 7-9
Visit snowfarm.org to register
Summer Workshops at Cherry Press:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography Intensive Tutorials & other printmaking classes
Very reasonable rates for individual and group tutorials
Open studio hours for experienced printmakers are available (with/without technical assistance). I have facilities for Century Plate lithography, stone lithography, woodcut/linocut/relief printmaking, monotypes, printing etched or engraved plates and positive-working photo processes. I offer stone and plate graining services and classes in any of these techniques and more. Let me know what you're interested in and when you're available - we can work on scheduling something! Contact me
Spring Workshops at Cherry Press:
Re-usable Century Plate Lithography Intensive tutorials & other printmaking classes
Very reasonable rates for individual and group tutorials
Open studio hours for experienced printmakers are available (with/without technical assistance). I have facilities for Century Plate lithography, stone lithography, woodcut/linocut/relief printmaking, monotypes, printing etched or engraved plates, positive-working photo processes and soon....salt etch. I offer stone and plate graining services and classes in any of these techniques and more. Let me know what you're interested in and when you're available - we can work on scheduling something! Contact me
Century Plate Lithography Workshop at Guttenberg Arts:
Get ready, Jersey for a three-day introduction to Century Plate Lithography at Guttenberg Arts. Learn how to grain, etch, process and print a re-usable Century Plate with non-toxic, bio-based and biodegradable materials!
Friday Evening - February 8, 6:30-9:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday February 9 & 10 10 am-4 pm
Visit guttenbergarts.org to register
Guttenberg Arts is an incredible community art space equipped with a printshop, ceramics studio and gallery....and is also the home of Paper Crown Press and Carrier Pigeon Magazine. Guttenberg Arts, 6903 Jackson St., Guttenberg NJ 07093
Winter Century Plate Lithography Workshop in Sunny California:
Non-toxic Century Plate Litho Workshop Part 1 at CREATE Center for the Arts, Palm Desert, CA
I'm very excited to be introducing West Coast artists to sustainable litho this coming January! In this workshop students will learn how to grain a reusable Century Plate like a lithographic limestone, prepare a registration maquette and printing paper, transfer images and draw directly on the plates with a variety of media, etch and process with bio-based, biodegradable materials, print on CREATE's etching/relief press, clean and store an inked plate and re-grain a plate for a new image.
January 21-24 , 2019 10 am-4 pm Visit createcenter for the arts.org to learn more and sign up for this workshop
Winter Workshops at Cherry Press:
Re-usable Century Plate Lithography Intensive tutorials & other printmaking classes
Very reasonable rates for individual and group tutorials
Open studio hours for experienced printmakers are available (with/without technical assistance). I have facilities for Century Plate lithography, stone lithography, woodcut/linocut/relief printmaking, monotypes, printing etched or engraved plates, positive-working photo processes and soon....salt etch. I offer stone and plate graining services and classes in any of these techniques and more. Let me know what you're interested in and when you're available - we can work on scheduling something! Contact me
Cherry Press on the Road in September:
Non-toxic Century Plate Litho Workshop Part 1 at Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
I will be returning to my favorite printshop in NYC- Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop this fall! In Part 1, I will demonstrate how to grain a reusable Century Plate like a lithographic limestone, prepare a registration maquette and printing paper, transfer images and draw directly on the plates with a variety of media, etch and process with bio-based, biodegradable materials, roll out ink and print on the litho press(es).
Friday, September 21 6:30-9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23 10:30-5:30 pm Visit RBPMW to register!
Non-toxic Century Plate Litho Part 1 Class at Worcester Art Museum
We will cover all the steps in four evening sessions - from graining a reusable Century Plate like a lithographic limestone, preparing a registration maquette and printing paper, transfering images and drawing directly on the plates with a variety of media, etching and processing with bio-based, biodegradable materials, rolling out ink and printing on WAM's litho and relief presses.
Tuesday Evenings September 26 - October 16 6-9 pm See worcesterart.org to register
Flights of Fancy: Collagraph Printmaking with Intaglio and Monotype at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks
Referencing the beautiful, intricate hand-colored engravings of John James Audubon (currently on view at New Bedford Art Museum!), we will build our own avian-themed collagraph plates (based upon photographs, drawings/paintings or imaginary) using inexpensive PETG plates and common household recyclables. Collagraphs can incorporate numerous techniques, from embossment/de-bossment, to stencils, collage and drypoint engraving. We will experiment with intaglio and monotype printmaking techniques to create boundless variations of color, textures and tones. Saturday September 29 10 am-4 pm See newbedfordart.org to register
Cherry Press on the Road in October:
Century Plate Litho Workshop Part 2 at Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
I will be returning to my favorite printshop in NYC- Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop again this fall! In Part 2, we will experiment with tusche and toner washes and Posi-coat, a non-toxic, biodegradable, positive-working photo emulsion.
Friday, October 5, 6:30-9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday, October 6-7 10:30-5:30 pm Visit RBPMW to register!
Building Up Meaning: Collagraph Workshop at Mosesian Center for the Arts
Collographs can be an exciting combination of relief printing, intaglio, embossment/de-bossment and monotype printmaking. Create plates with common household recyclable materials to print with non-toxic, water-soluble inks. Bring in recyclables to re-purpose and a selection of items that are texturally interesting (organic or man-made: plant forms, feathers, fabric, netting, paper, etc.) and dive right in to experiment with shape formation and color interaction. All other materials included.
Thursday Evenings, October 11 & 18 6-9 pm Visit mosesianarts.org to register!
Printmaking for All at Mosesian Center for the Arts
In this inter-generational family workshop, participants will experiment with color-mixing, drawing and shape-making while learning two very fun and versatile printmaking techniques: monotype and collograph. This course is suitable for adults accompanying teens and children of all levels of artistic ability.
Saturday Afternoons, October 13 & 20 1-4 pm Visit mosesianarts.org to register!
Printmaking Open Studio & Print Clinic at Worcester Art Museum
Start a new project or bring older projects to re-work - monotype, intaglio, collagraph, relief printing....anything goes. I will give you as much or as little guidance as you need - technical difficulties welcome!
Tuesday Evenings October 23 - November 13 6-9 pm See worcesterart.org to register
Cherry Press on the Road in November:
Century Plate Litho Workshop Part 1 at Guttenberg Arts
Get ready, Jersey for a three-day introduction to Century Plate Lithography at Guttenberg Arts in Guttenberg, New Jersey. Guttenberg Arts is an incredible community art space equipped with a printshop, ceramics studio and gallery....and is also the home of Paper Crown Press and Carrier Pigeon Magazine!
Guttenberg Arts is easily accessible from the NYC area (only a half hour bus ride from Port Authority), New York State and Pennsylvania.
Friday Evening - November 15, 6:30-9:30 pm Saturday-Sunday 16 & 17 10 am-4 pm
See guttenbergarts.org/workshops to register
Fall Workshops at Cherry Press:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Intensive Workshops & other printmaking workshops - contact me for dates
Non-toxic Century Plate lithography is a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials.
Artists who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide.
Those who prefer lithographic limestones will like the similar surface texture we can create by hand-graining Century Plates. Unlike litho stones, these plates can be re-grained very quickly and easily and so help to create more fluidity and spontaneity in an artist’s’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
***If you don't see a workshop date & time that works for you, let me know what you're interested in and when you're available - I might be able to fit you in! We can work in many techniques including woodcut, linocut, monoprint/monotype, positive-working photo processes and soon....salt etch. Open studio hours (with or without technical assistance) for experienced printmakers are also an option. Contact me
Please contact us to let us know your interests and availablility and scroll down to the bottom of our home page to sign up on our mailing list to learn when classes are offered. Individual and group classes are available by request. If you don't see a class scheduled here for the technique you're interested in or if you'd like to book a class or studio time for yourself or with friends, please let us know.
Collaborative and Contract Printing: Need help publishing an edition? Maybe you have a print in mind and don't have the time to learn a new process? Would you like to see your one-of-a-kind painting transformed into printed multiples? Is your gallery interested in selling prints? Contact us about collaborative and contract printing and we can discuss how to make your printing project happen!
Stone & Century Plate Graining Service: Like working on litho stones or Century Plates but hate graining? We'll do the work for you! Pricing depends on size of stone or plate. Contact us about graining services
Other Printmaking Workshops at Cherry Press:
- Beginning Printmaking
- Beginning Traditional Stone Lithography
- Stone Lithography Refresher
- Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography
- Woodcut/Linocut/Relief
- Monotype
- Polyester Plate (Pronto) Lithography
- Non-toxic Mixed Media
- Collaborative Printmaking Projects
- Photolithography on Century Plates
Summer Workshops:
Cherry Press on the Road in August:
Summer Century Plate Workshop in Vermont
Cherry Press on the Road in July:
Century Plate Litho Workshop Part 1 at Guttenberg Arts
Get ready, Jersey for a three-day introduction to Century Plate Lithography at Guttenberg Arts in Guttenberg, New Jersey. Guttenberg Arts is an incredible community art space equipped with a printshop, ceramics studio and gallery....and is also the home of Paper Crown Press and Carrier Pigeon Magazine!
Guttenberg Arts is easily accessible from the NYC area (only a half hour bus ride from Port Authority), New York State and Pennsylvania.
Friday Evening - July 13, 6:30-9:30 pm Saturday-Sunday 14 & 15 10 am-4 pm
See guttenbergarts.org/workshops to register
Century Plate Litho Workshop Part 2 at Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
I will be returning to my favorite printshop in NYC- Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop this summer! In Part 2, we will experiment with tusche and toner washes and Posi-coat, a non-toxic, biodegradable, positive-working photo emulsion.
Friday, July 20 6:30-9:30 pm Saturday & Sunday, July 21-22 10:30-5:30 pm Visit RBPMW to register!
Summer Workshops at Cherry Press:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Intensive Workshops
***Please bring lunch for yourself or to share as a potluck!
Friday - Sunday July 27 - 29 10 am - 4 pm
This class will introduce printmakers to Non-toxic Century Plate lithography - a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials.
Artists who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide.
Those who prefer lithographic limestones will like the similar surface texture we can create by hand-graining Century Plates. Unlike litho stones, these plates can be re-grained very quickly and easily and so help to create more fluidity and spontaneity in an artist’s’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
We will cover how to grain a new plate, registration methods and plate preparation, drawing directly on the plate with a variety of materials, etching, processing and proofing on the litho press as well as how to clean and store an inked plate or re-grain a plate for a new image.
Cost: $385 for each intensive 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Payments for workshops at Cherry Press can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Part 2
Monday Afternoons: June 11, 18 & 25 2-5 p.m.
In Part 2 we will work with tusche and toner washes and multiple-plate registration.
Cost: $325 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, tusche & toner washes, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetates, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Collagraph Printmaking:
Tuesday Afternoons: June 12 & 19 2 - 5 p.m.
Collographs can be an exciting combination of relief printing, drypoint intaglio, additive and subtractive layers of material and monotype printmaking. Spend a couple afternoons creating plates made of recycled materials and printing with non-toxic, water-soluble inks
Cost: $150 includes Akua Pigment & Intaglio inks, modifiers, some recycled materials and newsprint for class use. Please bring anything textural (feathers, leaves, fabric, etc.) and recyclable items (cardboard, matt or book board, string, styrofoam, foamcore, etc.) you might want to work with, your favorite brushes, drawing materials and paper to print on. Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Monotype Printing with the Century Plate
Wednesday Mornings: June 13 & 20 10 a.m. - 1 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. If students would like to print more Century Plate lithographs to work with on their first class, we can do that.
Cost: $150 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.
Cherry Press on the Road in June:
Portraits & Printmaking - An Inter-generational Workshop at the Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown Saturdays, June 9 & 16 1-3 p.m. Please visit Mosesian Center's website or download their Spring & Summer Catalogue (page 13) to find out more and register for this workshop.
Spring Workshops:
Cherry Press on the Road in May:
Century Plate Lithography at Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, CT May 18 -20 Learn more & sign up here!
Collagraph Intensive Workshop at the Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown Saturday, May 12 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Create, Ink, Repeat - Printmaking at the Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown Wednesday Evenings, May 9 - June 6
At Worcester Art Museum: Printmaking I & II Tuesdays, May 8 - June 19 6-9 p.m.
At Cherry Press this May & June:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Thursday Afternoons: May 24, 31 & June 7 1-5 p.m.
This class will introduce printmakers to Non-toxic Century Plate lithography - a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials.
Artists who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide.
Those who prefer lithographic limestones will like the similar surface texture we can create by hand-graining Century Plates. Unlike litho stones, these plates can be re-grained very quickly and easily and so help to create more fluidity and spontaneity in an artist’s’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
We will cover how to grain a new plate, registration methods and plate preparation, drawing directly on the plate with a variety of materials, etching, processing and proofing on the litho press as well as how to clean and store an inked plate or re-grain a plate for a new image.
Cost: $325 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Payments for workshops at Cherry Press can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Cherry Press on the Road in April:
Century Plate Lithography at Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop in NYC April 13 - 15
At Cherry Press this April:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Tuesday Mornings: April 17, 21 & May 1 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
This class will introduce printmakers to Non-toxic Century Plate lithography - a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials.
Artists who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide.
Those who prefer lithographic limestones will like the similar surface texture we can create by hand-graining Century Plates. Unlike litho stones, these plates can be re-grained very quickly and easily and so help to create more fluidity and spontaneity in an artist’s’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
We will cover how to grain a new plate, registration methods and plate preparation, drawing directly on the plate with a variety of materials, etching, processing and proofing on the litho press as well as how to clean and store an inked plate or re-grain a plate for a new image.
Cost: $325 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Part 2
Tuesday Afternoons: April 17, 21 & May 1 2 - 6 p.m.
In Part 2 we will work with tusche and toner washes and multiple-plate registration.
Cost: $350 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, tusche & toner washes, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetates, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Experimental Relief Printing
Thursday Mornings: April 19, 26 & May 3 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Using wood, PETG or linoleum relief blocks, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques, chine-collet, embossment and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. We will review image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, registration techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced and beginning woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us!
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale.
Open Studio & Print Clinic
Thursday Mornings: April 19, 26 & May 3 2 - 5 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (blocks/plates, paper and ink - some Akua, relief & litho inks and plexi-glass plates for monotype are available) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all! Do you have some previous print projects you need help with? Unfinished prints you would like to re-address or a technique you would like to hone? This is the time and place to do it! You are also welcome to work independently during this class.
Cost: $54 for each 3- hr workshop. Sign up for one, two or all 3! Some wood blocks, linoleum, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale.
Cherry Press on the Road in February & March:
At Worcester Art Museum: Printmaking I & II Thursdays, February 1 - March 29 (No class Feb. 22) 6-9 p.m.
The Political Poster: Intro to Woodcut & Relief Printmaking Thursdays, March 8 - 29 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Portraits & Printmaking - An Inter-generational Workshop at the Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown Sundays, February 4 & 8 1-3 p.m.
Create, Ink, Repeat - Printmaking at the Dorothy & Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown Saturdays, February 24 - March 24 1-4 p.m.
At Cherry Press this February:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Tuesday Mornings: February 13, 20, 27 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
This class will introduce printmakers to Non-toxic Century Plate lithography - a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials.
Artists who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide.
Those who prefer lithographic limestones will like the similar surface texture we can create by hand-graining Century Plates. Unlike litho stones, these plates can be re-grained very quickly and easily and so help to create more fluidity and spontaneity in an artist’s’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
We will cover how to grain a new plate, registration methods and plate preparation, drawing directly on the plate with a variety of materials, etching, processing and proofing on the litho press as well as how to clean and store an inked plate or re-grain a plate for a new image.
Cost: $325 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Part 2
Tuesday Afternoons: February 13, 20, 27 2 - 6 p.m.
In Part 2 we will work with tusche and toner washes and multiple-plate registration.
Cost: $350 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, a sanding sponge, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen and other drawing materials, tusche & toner washes, black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetates, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes four 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Experimental Relief Printing
Wednesday Mornings: February 7, 14 & 21 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Using wood, PETG or linoleum relief blocks, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques, chine-collet, embossment and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. We will review image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, registration techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced and beginning woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us!
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale.
Open Studio & Print Clinic
Wednesday Afternoon: February 28 2 - 5 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (blocks/plates, paper and ink - some Akua, relief & litho inks and plexi-glass plates for monotype are available) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all! Do you have some previous print projects you need help with? Unfinished prints you would like to re-address or a technique you would like to hone? This is the time and place to do it!
Cost: $60 for one 3- hr workshop. Some wood blocks, linoleum, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale.
Cherry Press on the Road: Experimental Relief Printmaking at Snow Farm in January
Celebrate the new year at a relaxing winter weekend workshop at Snow Farm - the New England Craft Program's beautiful facilities in Williamsburg, MA at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. January 13-14, 2018 (snow date January 20-21). Learn five, fabulous printmaking techniques using non-toxic materials and water-soluble ink. Starting with relief printing as a base, create colorful, textural, layered prints embellished with collagraph, chine collet, embossment and monotype. Students will be guided through image preparation, transfer methods, ink and paper preparation, registration, rolling techniques, and printing on an etching press and by hand. Visit snowfarm.org to learn more.
At Cherry Press this January:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Tuesday Mornings: January 16, 23, 30 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
This class will introduce printmakers to Non-toxic Century Plate lithography - a new, sustainable and environmentally friendly process using re-grainable Century Plates and biologically-based, biodegradable processing materials.
Artists who like printing with polyester lithographic plates (Pronto Plates) will really enjoy the richer tonality, reciprocity of mark-making, durability, ease of use and predictable results that Century Plates provide.
Those who prefer lithographic limestones, will like the similar surface texture we can create by hand-graining Century Plates. Unlike litho stones, these plates can be re-grained very quickly and easily and so help to create more fluidity and spontaneity in an artist’s’ working process. This new form of lithography is excellent for creating gestural, expressive images and producing multiple-color prints.
We will cover how to grain a new plate, registration methods and plate preparation, drawing directly on the plate with a variety of materials, etching, processing and proofing on the litho press as well as how to clean and store an inked plate or re-grain a plate for a new image.
Cost: $310 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 4 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Part 2
Tuesday Afternoons: January 16, 23, 30 2 - 5 p.m.
In Part 2 we will work with tusche and toner washes and multiple-plate registration.
Cost: $350 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetates, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 4 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Stretches & Exercises for Printmakers
Wednesday Morning: January 17 & 24 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Suffer from lower back, neck and shoulder problems? Learn some gentle, easy stretches and exercises that will help aleve pain and build the strength and flexibility you need to keep on printing! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and strap or rope and be prepared to relax and have fun.
Cost: $50 for one 2-hour class, $80 for two.
Open Studio & Print Clinic
Wednesday Afternoon: January 31 2 - 5 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (plates, paper and ink - some Akua, relief & litho inks are available) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all! Do you have some previous print projects you need help with?
Cost: $60 for one 3- hr workshop. Some wood blocks, linoleum, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale.
At Cherry Press this December:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Mon - Wed Afternoons: December 18 - 20 1-5 p.m.
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. 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.
Cost: $310 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 4 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Stretches & Exercises for Printmakers
Wednesday Morning December 13 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Suffer from lower back, neck and shoulder problems? Learn some gentle, easy stretches and exercises that will help aleve pain and build the strength and flexibility you need to keep on printing! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and strap or rope and be prepared to relax and have fun.
Cost: $50 for one 2-hour class. Questions? Sign Up Here
Open Studio: Three-day Workshop
Thursday Mornings December 12, 19, 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (plates, paper and ink) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all!
Cost: $150 for one 3-day workshop or sign up for 1 or 2 days at $50/ 3 hour workshop. Some wood blocks, linoleum, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
At Cherry Press this November:
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Tuesday Afternoons: November 14 1-5 p.m. November 21 1-5 p.m. November 28 1-5 p.m.
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. 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.
Cost: $310 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 4 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Stretches & Exercises for Printmakers
Tuesday Morning November 14 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Suffer from lower back, neck and shoulder problems? Learn some gentle, easy stretches and exercises that will help aleve pain and build the strength and flexibility you need to keep on printing! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and strap or rope and be prepared to relax and have fun.
Cost: $75 for one 3-hour class. Questions? Sign Up Here
Woodcut, Relief Printmaking and the Political Print: Three-day Workshop
Wednesday Mornings November 15, 22, 29 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Now is the time to time to make our voices heard! We will take a look at some examples by some of the many great printmakers who used the art of multiples to get their messages out in various times of oppression, struggle, resistance and revolution. Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks, linoleum, PETG and/or harder, Cherry and Maple plywood blocks and non-toxic, water-soluble inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced and beginning woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us.
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Experimental Woodcut & Relief Printmaking: Three-day Workshop
Wednesday Afternoons November 15, 22, 29 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Using wood, PETG or linoleum relief blocks, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques, chine-collet, embossment and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. We will review image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, registration techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced and beginning woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us!
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Payments can be made on the first day of each workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Cherry Press on the Road:
Coming this Fall to EFA-Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop in NYC: Non-toxic Century Plate Litho I and II Weekend Workshops
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography
Saturday and Sunday 9/30, 10/1, 10/7 and 10/8 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography Part II
Saturday and Sunday 10/28 and 10/29 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
**Takes place during New York Print Week, featuring the Editions/Artists Books Fair and IFPDA Print Fair
EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
323 West 39th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Cherry Press on the Road: Try Printmaking at Danforth Art This Fall
Saturday Try Printmaking Workshop on October 14th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn five fabulous printmaking techniques including monotype, relief, chine-collet, engraving and embossment. We will use all non-toxic materials to create colorful, textured and layered prints. Prerequisite: No previous experience needed.
Saturday Studio Series: (Printmaking will be on November 4th)
November 4 - December 9, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Spend four fall Saturday afternoons in a relaxed art class working with a different technique or medium each week including acrylic paint, collage, drawing and printmaking.
At Cherry Press this October:
Woodcut, Relief Printmaking and the Political Print: Three-day Workshop
Thursday Mornings October 12, 19, 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Now is the time to time to make our voices heard! We will take a look at some examples by some of the many great printmakers who used the art of multiples to get their messages out in various times of oppression, struggle, resistance and revolution. Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks, linoleum, PETG and/or harder, Cherry and Maple plywood blocks and non-toxic, water-soluble inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced and beginning woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us.
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Open Studio: Three-day Workshop
Thursday Afternoons October 12, 19, 26 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (plates, paper and ink) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all!
Cost: $160 for one 3-day workshop. Some wood blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
New Class! Stretches & Exercises for Printmakers
Monday Morning October 16 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Suffer from lower back, neck and shoulder problems? Learn some gentle, easy stretches and exercises that will help aleve pain and build the strength and flexibility you need to keep on printing! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and strap or rope and be prepared to relax and have fun.
Cost: $75 for one 3-hour class. Questions? Sign Up Here
Intensive Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Weekend Workshop
October 21 & 22 , 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Includes 1 hr lunch break, please bring something to share for potluck lunch)
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. This class is suitable for printmakers with some lithographic experience. Learn how to use new, non-toxic and simple etching techniques using environmentally sustainable, plant-based materials and re-useable Century Plates.
Cost: $400 for one 2-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 2 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions? Sign Up Here
Payments can be made on the first day of each workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
At Cherry Press this September:
Experimental Woodcut & Relief Printmaking: Three-day Workshop
Wednesday Mornings September 13, 20, 27 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Using wood, PETG or linoleum relief blocks, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques, chine-collet, embossment and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. We will review image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, registration techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced and beginning woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us!
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions?
Open Studio: Three-day Workshop
Wednesday Afternoons September 13, 20, 27 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (plates, paper and ink) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all!
Cost: $160 for one 3-day workshop. Some wood blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions?
New Class! Stretches & Exercises for Printmakers
Monday Morning September 18 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Suffer from lower back, neck and shoulder problems? Learn some gentle, easy stretches and exercises that will help aleve pain and build the strength and flexibility you need to keep on printing! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat and strap or rope and be prepared to relax and have fun.
Cost: $75 for one 3-hour class. Questions?
Intensive Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Workshop
September 21 & 22 , 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Includes 1 hr lunch break, please bring something to eat yourself or to share for potluck lunch)
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. This class is suitable for printmakers with some lithographic experience. Learn how to use new, non-toxic and simple etching techniques using environmentally sustainable, plant-based materials and re-useable Century Plates.
Cost: $400 for one 2-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 2 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions?
Fall Printmaking Workshops at Worcester Art Museum:
Tuesday Afternoons: Sept. 12 - Oct. 17 1-4 p.m.
Intro to Woodcut & Relief Printmaking
Tuesday Evenings: Sept. 12 - Oct. 17 6-9 p.m.
At Cherry Press Starting in August:
Intensive Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Workshop
August 21 & 22, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Includes 1 hr lunch break, please bring lunch)
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. This class is suitable for printmakers with some lithographic experience. Learn how to use new, non-toxic and simple etching techniques using environmentally sustainable, plant-based materials and re-useable Century Plates.
Cost: $400 for one 2-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 2 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions?
Intensive Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Weekend Workshop
August 26 & 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Includes 1 hr lunch break, please bring lunch)
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. This class is suitable for printmakers with some lithographic experience. Learn how to use new, non-toxic and simple etching techniques using environmentally sustainable, plant-based materials and re-useable Century Plates.
Cost: $400 for one 2-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 2 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale. Questions?
Introduction to Woodcut & Relief Printmaking: Three-day Workshop
Thursday Mornings August 24, 31 & Sept. 7 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks, linoleum and/or harder, Cherry and Maple plywood blocks and non-toxic, water-soluble inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand. Experienced woodcutters/relief printmakers are welcome to join us!
Cost: $180 for one 3-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Some wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions?
Open Studio: Three-day Workshop
Wednesday Afternoons August 23, 30 & Sept. 6 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (plates, paper and ink) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching (plate must be pre-etched), embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all!
Cost: $162 for one 3-day workshop. Some wood blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions?
Cherry Press on the Road:
Try Printmaking at Danforth Art This Summer
Wednesday Evenings: June 28 - July 26, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (No class on July 5th)
Learn five fabulous printmaking techniques including monotype, relief, chine-collet, engraving and embossment. We will use all non-toxic materials to create colorful, textured and layered prints. Prerequisite: No previous experience needed. Most materials will be provided.
Spring Printmaking Workshops at Worcester Art Museum
Wednesdays: May 24 - June 14, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - it's still possible to sign up after the start of class!
Come prepared with whatever you want to work with (plates, paper,ink, etc.) and I will help you make great prints! Woodcut, linocut, PETG, engraving, etching, embossment, monotype, chine collet, collagraph, polyester and Century Plate lithography...we can do it all!
At Cherry Press Starting in June:
Fabulous Five - Non-toxic Multi-plate Printmaking: Five-day Workshop
Monday Afternoons: June 5 - July 3, 1-4 p.m.
In this class, we will learn five, fabulous printmaking techniques that can be worked with using non-toxic materials. We will explore a myriad of possibilities to create colorful, textural and layered prints using all of the following processes: relief, embossment, dry-point engraving, carborundum collagraph and monotype printing techniques (including trace and stencils) with inexpensive PETG and linoleum plates. Students/artists will also be introduced to image preparation and transfer methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques and printing on a press.
Cost: $300 for one 5-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. PETG and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions?
Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Tuesday Afternoons: June 6 1-5 p.m. June 13 1-5 p.m. June 27 1-5 p.m. (**No class on June 20)
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. 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.
Cost: $310 for one 3-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 4 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). 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.
Introduction to Woodcut & Relief Printmaking: Four-day Workshop
Thursday Afternoons: June 8 - July 6, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (**No class June 22)
Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks, linoleum and/or harder, Cherry and Maple plywood blocks and non-toxic, water-soluble inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand.
Cost: $240 for one 4-day workshop includes a selection of ink and modifiers for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies, printmaking paper, tracing paper and newsprint will be available for sale. Questions?
Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Woodcut & Relief Printmaking - Part 2: Four-day Workshop
Thursday Mornings: June 8 - July 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (**No class June 22)
Using our cut wood or linoleum relief blocks, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques, chine-collet and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. We will also cover registration techniques and multiple plate/multiple color printing.
Cost: $240 for one 4-day workshop includes a selection of ink, modifiers, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies and 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.
Intensive Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Workshop
June 20 & 21, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Includes 1 hr lunch break)
Join the printmaking revolution as we leave the toxic, petroleum-based era of lithography to welcome in new, bio-based and bio-degradable processes. This class is suitable for printmakers with some lithographic experience. Learn how to use new, non-toxic and simple etching techniques using environmentally sustainable, plant-based materials and re-useable Century Plates.
Cost: $400 for one 2-day workshop includes all materials for class use: 1 - 12.75 x 18" Century Plate, #3 Stones Crayon, Sharpie Fine Point, Sharpie Paint Pen; black ink, modifiers, processing materials, acetate, newsprint and 1 sheet of Plike paper (Makes 4 11 x 15" prints) for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and extra paper, if you want. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15" is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). 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.
Calling all New Yorkers: Weekend Non-toxic Century Plate Workshop at EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
Saturday & Sunday May 6 & 7th 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop
323 West 39th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Register & Learn More Here!:
Cherry Press on the Road: Spring Printmaking Workshops at Worcester Art Museum
Thursdays: May 11 - June 8 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: May 24 - June 14 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Woodcut & Relief Printmaking - Part 2: Four-day Workshop
Tuesdays: April 25 - May 23, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. **No Class the week of May 2nd
Using our cut wood or linoleum relief blocks, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques, chine-collet and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. We will also cover registration techniques and multiple plate/multiple color printing.
Cost: $240 for one 4-day workshop includes a selection of ink, modifiers, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies and 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.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Four-day Introductory Workshop
Tuesdays: March 21 - April 11, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 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.
Cost: $260 for one 4-day workshop includes black ink, modifiers, processing materials, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and paper to print on. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 15" (Note: 11 x 15 is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Spring Special: Includes one 12.25 x 18" 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.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography Part 2: Four-day Continuation Workshop
Tuesdays: March 21 - April 11, 2017 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This class is suitable for artists/students who have taken an Intoductory Century Plate Litho workshop and want to continue to work on their plates and/or print more or start new projects, including printing multiple plates and color printing.
Cost: $240 for one 4-day workshop includes a selection of ink, modifiers, processing materials, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring your Century Plates, images/ideas to draw from and paper to print on. Century Plates, Stones' #3 Litho Crayons, Sharpies and 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.
Introduction to Woodcut & Relief Printmaking: Four-day Workshop
Wednesdays: March 22 - April 12, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks, linoleum and/or harder, Cherry and Maple plywood blocks and non-toxic, water-soluble inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand.
Cost: $240 for one 4-day workshop includes a selection of ink, modifiers, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. Wood and linoleum blocks, Sharpies and 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.
Fabulous Five - Non-toxic Multi-plate Printmaking: Five-day Workshop
Fridays: March 23 - April 14, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In this class, we will learn five, fabulous printmaking techniques that can be worked with using non-toxic materials. We will explore a myriad of possibilities to create colorful, textural and layered prints using all of the following processes: relief, embossment, dry-point engraving, carborundum collagraph and monotype printing techniques (including trace and stencils) with inexpensive PETG and linoleum plates. Students/artists will also be introduced to image preparation and transfer methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques and printing on a press.
Cost: $270 for one 5-day workshop includes a selection of ink, modifiers, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from or transfer and paper to print on. PETG and linoleum blocks, Sharpies and 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.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Three-day Introductory Workshops
Tue. February 21, 2017 1-5 p.m. Tue. February 28, 2017 1-5 p.m.. Tue. March 7, 2017 1-5 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.
Cost: $250 for one 3-day workshop includes black ink, modifiers, processing materials, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring images/ideas to draw from and paper to print on. Image & Paper size up to 11 x 20" (Note: 11 x 15 is a handy quarter sheet size for most standard printmaking papers). Some printmaking paper will be available for sale.
Winter Super Special: No extra materials fee for one 14.25 x 24" 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.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Continuation Workshops
Fri. March 3, 2017 1-5 p.m. Fri. March 10, 2017 1-5 p.m.
This class is suitable for artists/students who have taken an Intoductory Century Plate Litho workshop and want to continue to work on their plates and/or print more or start new projects.
Cost: $160 for one 2-day workshop includes black ink, modifiers, processing materials, tracing paper and newsprint for class use. Please bring your Century Plates, images/ideas to draw from and paper to print on. Century Plates, Stones' #3 Litho Crayons, Sharpies and 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.
Cherry Press on the Road: Winter Printmaking Workshops at Worcester Art Museum
Corinne will be teaching two classes and two weekend workshops at Worcester Art Museum this winter. WAM has a bright, airy printmaking studio and scholarships are available for tuition. Follow the links below to find out more and sign up. Note: Please sign up at least one week before the class is scheduled to begin!!!
Introduction to Woodcut Wednesday Mornings January 25 - March 22, 2017 9:30-12:30 a.m.
Fabulous Five: A Non-toxic, Multi-plate Mash Up Thursday Afternoons January 26 - March 23, 2016 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Try Non-Toxic Lithography Part 1 Saturday & Sunday February 11 & 12, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Try Non-Toxic Lithography Part 2 Sundays March 5 & 12 9:30 a.m - 4 p.m.
Woodcut & Monotype - Multi-plate Printing: Two-day Workshops
Monday, January 9, 2017 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks and harder, Cherry plywood blocks, non-toxic, water-based inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand.
From there, we will experiment with layering color and under and over-printing using a variety of monotype techniques and non-toxic, water-based inks
Cost: $180 for one 2-day workshop includes materials (one 4 x 6" double-sided Shina wood block, one 4 x 6" Cherry/Baltic Birch-backed wood block, inks for class use and newsprint).
Note: If you are planning to make Holiday Cards this December, our 4 x 6" block size will work well!
Please bring your own printmaking paper and images to work with. Questions?
Non-toxic Lithography Workshops at Worcester Art Museum
Corinne will be teaching a second non-toxic lithography workshop at Worcester Art Museum this November.
Try Non-Toxic Lithography Part 2 Saturdays November 12 & 19 9:30 a.m -4 p.m.
Try It! Non-toxic Litho Workshop - Part 2 is a continuation class for students who took Part 1. We will also review the processes and techniques we covered in Part 1, so new students are welcome to join in. This included learning how to grain Century Plates quickly and easily, set up plate and paper registration and transfer images or draw directly on the plates, prepare paper for printing, uncomplicated, one-step plate etching and processing, how to correctly use ink, rollers and rolling patterns and print using WAM’s lithography press.
WAM has a bright, airy printmaking studio and scholarships are available for tuition. Follow the links below to find out more and register for this workshop.
Try Non-Toxic Lithography Part 2 Saturdays November 12 & 19 9:30 a.m -4 p.m.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: Two-day Introductory Workshop
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 1-5 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.
Cost: $160 includes 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.
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.
Cherry Press on the Road: Fall Printmaking Workshops at Worcester Art Museum
Corinne will be teaching two classes and two weekend workshops at Worcester Art Museum this fall. WAM has a bright, airy printmaking studio and scholarships are available for tuition. Follow the links below to find out more and sign up.
Fabulous Five: A Non-toxic, Multi-plate Mash Up Wednesday Afternoons September 14 - November 16, 2016 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Introduction to Woodcut Wednesday Evenings September 14 - November 16, 2016 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Try Non-Toxic Lithography Part 1 Saturdays October 8 & 15
Try Non-Toxic Lithography Part 2 Saturdays November 12 & 19 9:30 a.m -4 p.m.
Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography: One-day Workshops
Introduction: Monday, June 13, 2016 12-5 p.m.
Introduction: Saturday, June 18, 2016 12-5 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: $125 includes 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?
Registration ends Friday, June 10th. Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Monotype on the Century Plate: Monday, June 27, 2016 12-5 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: $125 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?
Registration ends Monday, June 20th. Payments can be made on the day of the workshop by check, cash or credit/debit card.
Cherry Press on the Road: Introducing Summer Printmaking Workshops at Danforth Art
Corinne will be teaching one class and two workshops at fabulous Danforth Art in Framingham this Summer! Follow the links to find out more and sign up.
Polyester Plate Lithography Class Wednesday Evenings July 6-27 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Workshops:
Polyester Plate Lithography June 21-23 1-5 p.m.
Woodcut July 19 & 20 1-5 p.m.
Printmaking Workshops at Cherry Press:
- Beginning Printmaking
- Beginning Traditional Stone Lithography
- Stone Lithography Refresher
- Non-toxic Century Plate Lithography
- Woodcut/Linocut/Relief
- Monotype
- Polyester Plate (Pronto) Lithography
- Non-toxic Mixed Media
- Collaborative Printmaking Projects
Please contact us to let us know your interests and availablility and scroll down to the bottom of our home page to sign up on our mailing list to learn when classes are offered. Individual and group classes are available. If you don't see a class scheduled here for the technique you're interested in or if you'd like to book a class for yourself or with friends, please contact us.
Contract Printing:
Maybe you have a print in mind and don't have the time to learn a new process? Would you like to see your one-of-a-kind painting transformed into printed multiples? Is your gallery interested in selling prints? Contact us about contract printing and we can discuss how to make your printing project happen!
Cherry Press on the Road: Introducing Spring Lithography Classes at WAM
Upcoming Printmaking Workshops at Cherry Press:
Introduction to Woodcut
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Using easy to cut Shina plywood blocks and non-toxic, water-based inks, we will examine different approaches to line-work and mark making from graphic and angular to painterly and gestural. We will learn image preparation and transfer methods, sharpening and care of tools, wood carving methods, ink and paper preparation, rolling techniques, printing on a press and by hand.
Cost: $75 per class includes materials (one 4 x 6" double-sided 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, 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 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.
Cherry Press on the Road: Off-site Workshops
Host a printmaking workshop at your school, library, cultural center, community center or event! Affordable classes can be designed for all ages and skill levels.
Please use the Contact Form for questions and to make arrangements.
