Intaglio for beginners Oct. 2, 2010.

Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal (the original process—in modern manufacturing other chemicals may be used on other types of material). As an intaglio method of printmaking it is, along with engraving, the most important technique for old master prints, and remains widely used today.


In this class students will learn how to create their own images on a metal plate and print them on paper. This class teaches basic intaglio processes for beginners.

Bring a 8X6 inch drawing ready to transfer to the plate (zinc or cooper).
Fee: $145. All Materials included except for Plates and Paper . *No Experience Necessary*
Saturdays: 10:00 PM-12:30PM. Oct. 2 – Oct. 30 (five weeks)
* Plates and paper are not included.
*Free open Studio on tuesday 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Beverly Keys and Carlos Barberena
expressionsgraphics.org@gmail.com
or call Beverly (708) 712-8856 or Carlos (206)462-9344

Private Lessons for Printmaking

Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).

Additional materials maybe required by the student. Also ask about semi-private lessons!
Fee: $30 Instructors: Carlos Barberena, Bev Keys, Janet Schill, Steve Fisher ,

Registration and Requirements:

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and a 8 student maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Most workshops can be done anytime.

We offer free open studio time to members and students to make up missed classes or to give our students extra time to work on their prints. To schedule an Open Studio session, call Expressions Graphics studio monitor Janet Schill at (708) 386-3552. For more class and workshop information please see our website at: www.expressionsgraphics.org

Expressions Graphics
29 West Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-3552

Linoleum Printing Class. Oct. 2, 2010

Linocut Printing.
In this class students will learn how to carve linoleum plates to create relief prints, and how printing them by hand and with a press. We will also use two linoleum plates to create multi colored print and you will experiment with the use of rainbow process.

Bring a 8X6 inch drawing ready to transfer to the linoleum.
Fee: $100. Materials included. *No Experience Necessary*
Saturdays: 2:00 PM-4:00PM. Oct. 2 – Nov. 6 (five weeks) "no class Oct. 30"
*Extra linoleum plates and paper are not included.
*Free open Studio on tuesday 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Carlos Barberena
carlosbarberenadelarocha@gmail.com
or call (206)462-9344

Private Lessons for Printmaking

Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).

Additional materials maybe required by the student. Also ask about semi-private lessons!
Fee: $30 Instructors: Carlos Barberena, Janet Schill, Bev Keys, Steve Fisher ,

Registration and Requirements:

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and a 8 student maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Most workshops can be done anytime.

We offer free open studio time to members and students to make up missed classes or to give our students extra time to work on their prints. To schedule an Open Studio session, call Expressions Graphics studio monitor Janet Schill at (708) 386-3552. For more class and workshop information please see our website at: www.expressionsgraphics.org

Expressions Graphics
29 West Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-3552

Chine-colle Workshop

Chine-colle Workshop
Instructor: Eveline Kolijn
Fee: $50 Maximum: 6
June 19, 2-4PM

Chine-colle is a method of bonding lightweight, natural paper on a print, through the use of a printing press. It is a way to add color and texture without having to prepare an additional plate to print.

- I shall demonstrate two different glue methods of Chine-Colle: One using traditional Japanese ricepaste and the other using dry, Polifix wall-paperglue-powder.

- I shall discuss the different uses of the Chine-colle technique, for different effects and demonstrate printing with these techniques (cut-out sections, whole paper and printed with another image).

- The participants should bring etched plates with which they want to experiment, lightweight papers in different tints and textures, and normal printing paper. They can also bring lightweight paper with printed texture on it.

Gallery Hours:

Friday – Saturday 1-5 PM or by appointment. *3rd Friday 1-9PM*

*Our gallery is run by Volunteers: Please call ahead to insure we’re open.* 708-386-3552

Expressions Graphics
29 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

www.expressionsgraphics.org

Spring 2010 Classes at Expressions Graphics

Linocut Printing.
In this class students will learn how to carve linoleum plates to create relief prints, and how printing them by hand and with a press. We will also use two linoleum plates to create multi colored print and you will experiment with the use of rainbow process.

Bring a 8X6 inch drawing ready to transfer to the linoleum.
Fee: $100. Materials included.
Saturdays: 1:00 PM-3:30PM. April. 17th – May 22nd (six weeks)
*Extra linoleum plates and paper are not included.
*Free open Studio on tuesday 7:15PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Carlos Barberena
info@expressionsgraphics.org

Make Your own Prayer Flag using Screening Printing.
In this class students will learn how to make Tibetan prayer flags. We will start with a brief history of the prayer flag. Then using a photo process we will screen print on fabric and make our own. Come with ideas plus we will have traditional images to use as well.

Fee: $75. Materials included.
Tues: 7:15 AM-9:30PM. April. 20- May 11 (4 weeks)
Free open Studio on Tuesday 7:15PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Janet Schill & Dave Coulter
*Make up for a class can be arranged on Wed.s durning your class 7:15PM – 9:00PM
info@expressionsgraphics.org

Printing with Styrofoam Plates: A Family Activity
This month we have a unique opportunity at Expressions Graphics. We have a guest printmaker who is exhibiting in our gallery Rene Arceo. He has exhibited widely in the Midwest, Mexico and Canada. Rene also teaches in the Chicago public school system. He's a wonderful teacher and is doing a benefit workshop to help our not-for-proffit printmaking gallery and studio.

Create prints using new and recycled Styrofoam (plates, containers). There is no carving and no sharp tools involved. It is easy for adults and children of any age. Create your image on the Styrofoam using a regular pencil or ball-point pen. Print by hand on regular typing paper using water based markers. Very easy and lots of fun for the whole family.

Fee: $15 One Parent/Child
Sat. March 20, 10:00 am-11:00 am
Instructor: Rene Arceo.

More information please call Janet 708-447-9262

Private Lessons for Printmaking

Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).

Additional materials maybe required by the student. Also ask about semi-private lessons!
Fee: $30 Instructors: Janet Schill, Bev Keys, Steve Fisher , Carlos Barberena

Registration and Requirements:

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and a 8 student maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Most workshops can be done anytime.

We offer free open studio time to members and students to make up missed classes or to give our students extra time to work on their prints. To schedule an Open Studio session, call Expressions Graphics studio monitor Janet Schill at (708) 447-9262. For more class and workshop information please see our website at: www.expressionsgraphics.org

Expressions Graphics
29 West Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-3552