Expressions Graphics Classes

Digital Printmaking Workshop

2012-02-10T13:21:00.000-08:00

Digital Printmaking Workshop

Withinstructor Jessica Kronika

of Fly’nGypsy Arts

Dates:April 7^th, 2012 1-4pm & April 13^rd, 2012 2-4pm
Location: Expressions Graphics 29 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

Class size:Limited to six students.

Cost: $55plus print cost ($25-30)

Class Overview:The class will explore interactions of technology and hand work. We will workon a digital print using saved photos or scanned art. Using a stylus and tabletwe will add line work to the image in Photoshop and adjust aspects of thedigital file. Computer, stylus and tablet provided. Fileformats include jpeg, bitmap and psd. Bring a USB drive with your digitalphoto, scanned art, or background. Finished prints will be available for pick up the following week. Registrationmust be complete two weeks prior to class start date. No supplies required.

To register:

Contactinstructor Jessica Kronika with your name and contact phone number or email at:

847-722-7032 or

flyngypsyarts@aol.com

Book Making Workshop

2012-02-10T13:17:00.000-08:00

Book Making Workshop

With instructor Jessica Kronika of Fly’n Gypsy Arts

Dates & Times: 1-4pm, March 17th and 24th, 2012.

Location: Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60302.

Cost: $35 plus supplies.

This class includes some supplies, while other supplies* will be available from instructor for purchase or student can seek out their own.

Overview: This workshop will cover several book binding processes. Demonstrations of glue binding, stitch-binding, and complete building of a book will take place. Students are encouraged to bring a project (pages and embellishments recommended) for completion.

Recovering, scrapbook style glue bound book, and stitch-bound traditional book are scheduled. The process of preparing book parts, assembly, weighting and drying your unique book will be covered.

The following supplies will be provided:

Pva

Yes paste

Pressing weight

Scissors

Cutting mat

Wax paper

Hammer/Rubber mallet

Students will need to purchase their own: (Please contact instructor if you would like to purchase these materials* in class, as they will need to be ordered prior to first class. Options for book cloth, decorative paper, book board, needles, pages and linen thread vary, a handout will be emailed to registered students prior to class). Book cloth* Glassine Decorative paper for interleaves* Book board* Bone folder* Awl* Needles* Straight rule Pages* Linen thread* Acid-free Rubber cement Xacto/utility blades

To register:

Contactinstructor Jessica Kronika with your name and contact phone number or email at:

847-722-7032 or

flyngypsyarts@aol.com

Book Making Workshop

2012-01-09T17:43:00.000-08:00

Book Making Workshop
With instructor Jessica Kronika of Fly’n Gypsy Arts

Dates & Times: 2-5pm, January 13, 20, and 27, 2012.

Location: Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St., Oak Park, IL 60302.

Cost: $30 per session, discounted rate of $75 for three sessions if paid in full at registration.
This class includes some supplies, while other supplies* will be available from instructor for purchase or student can seek out their own.

Overview: This workshop will cover several book binding processes. Demonstrations of glue binding, stitch-binding, and complete building of a book will take place. Students are encouraged to bring a project (pages and embellishments recommended) for completion.

Recovering, scrapbook style glue bound book, and stitch-bound traditional book are scheduled. The process of preparing book parts, assembly, weighting and drying your unique book will be covered.

The following supplies will be provided:
Pva
Yes paste
Pressing weight
Scissors
Cutting mat
Wax paper
Hammer/Rubber mallet

Students will need to purchase their own: (Please contact instructor if you would like to purchase these materials* in class, as they will need to be ordered prior to first class. Options for book cloth, decorative paper, book board, needles, pages and linen thread vary, a handout will be emailed to registered students prior to class). Book cloth* Glassine Decorative paper for interleaves* Book board* Bone folder* Awl* Needles* Straight rule Pages* Linen thread* Acid-free Rubber cement Xacto/utility blades

Fall and Winter 2011-2012 Classes and Workshops

2011-09-11T20:38:00.000-07:00

Fall and Winter 2011-2012

Classes and Workshops

29 Harrison St.

Oak Park IL 60304

708-356-3552

Expressionsgraphics.org

*Expressions Graphics is a not for profit printmaking group partially funded by the OPAAC, in partnership with the Villages of Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest, and the IAC, a state agency, also its members and Northern Trust Bank.

Relief & Intaglio Mixed Process Etching

Instructor Jessica Kronika of Fly’n Gypsy Arts

Students will learn the step by step process for creating unique and editioned prints with both relief embossment and intaglio surface effects. Demonstrations of resist techniques for relief etching, various intaglio effects for texturing relief etched plates and printing of editioned and unique monoprints will occur throughout the course.

Fee: $25 per session ($250 for 10 sessions); special discounted season session rate available $225 paid in full at registration. Some supplies will be provided. Deposit required with registration: $150.

Session One: Sept. 30-Dec 2, Fridays 2-5pm

Session Two: Sept 23-Dec 9 Friday 6-9pm

Evening class will run into December due to third Friday gallery openings occurring on 9/16, 10/21, and 11/18.

Leaf printing with Kids
Instructor: Janet Schill

Soon autumn will turn the leaves pretty colors. Try using ink to print the leaves on a Tote bag! Learn to mix colors and print beautiful leaves on a canvas bag. Fun and you can use the bag to carry many things.

Fee: $1

Date: Oct.16th, Sunday, Noon – 1:00PM

Cards Workshop using Rubber Blocks
Instructor: Janet Schill

Tired of emails? Miss sending notes with a stamp on the envelop? If so you’ll need cards! Not to mention the holidays are coming and you'll need lots of greeting cards to mail out. How about sending one you made? By using a 2x3 inch rubber block transferred from a drawing you'll print cards to send out. Bring a drawing. Students will also make a set of cards to exchange with other students in the class.

Fee: $25

Date: November, 8. Wed. 7:00-9:00
Saturday 19, Nov. 1:00-2:00PM

Beginning Screen Printing

Instructor: Janet Schill
We will go over basics of photo emulsion screen printing,

Also introduce 2 color and split fountain printing. Last class we will print on t-shirts using a screen printing press. Studio time will also be available. Price includes screen frame rental, ink, image, papers to print on. Bring t-shirts (if desired) to print on.

Fee: $120

Dates: Date: Sunday, Oct 2 – Nov 6. 1-4pm
Tues Oct 4 – Nov 8 6:30pm-9:30pm

Screen Printing Studio Time

Instructors: Janet Schill

Do you have a screen and just want some screen printing time or help with exposing and printing your screen? Must supply all your papers and inks. Price includes photo emulsion, scoop coater use, squeegee uses, hinges for printing, light table and power sprayer use.

Fee: $75

Date: Sunday, Oct 2 – Nov 6. 1-4pm or
Tues Oct 4 – Nov 8 6:30pm-9:30pm

Paper Papermaking

Instructor Greg Grummer

The class will explore paper coffee can paper making, pour molds and more! What a great way to reused paper garbage. Returning students will be learning about Paper casting!

Fee:$25

TBA Noon-2:30 PM
Returning students can use this time for review and open studio. Bring your supplies! ONLY $10.

Book Making Workshop

Instructor Jessica Kronika of Fly’n Gypsy Arts

This workshop will cover several book binding processes. Demonstrations of glue binding, stitch-binding, and complete building of a book will take place. Students are encouraged to bring a project for completion. The process of preparing book parts, assembly, weighting and drying your unique book will be covered.

Fee: $30 per session, All 3 sessions $75

Date: January 13, 20, and 27, 2-5pm

This class includes some supplies, while other supplies will be available from instructor for purchase

Printing Linoleum

Instructor: Carlos Barberena

We will learn how to carve linoleum plates to create relief prints, and how printing them by hand and with a press. Bring a 8X6 inch drawing ready to transfer to the linoleum.

Fee: Materials included.

Date: Saturdays: 3:00 PM-5:30PM.

January TBA

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and most have a 8-10 maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. If a class is full or you can’t make a class because of a time conflict, please call us and we’ll keep you on a waiting list. Want to have a private art party. Just about all these workshops can be done anytime. Just grab three friends and give us a call.

We offer free open studio for all E.G. students and members (TBA) Come dressed for getting messy. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS OR WORKSHOP PLEASE CALL 708-447-9262 or call the studio at 708.386.3552 or stop by our website or the studio.

Screen Printing Workshops with Visiting Artist Reynaldo Santiago

2011-06-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

Workshops with the Artist

*Printing on Fabric.

Saturday July 9th from 1-5PM

Explore various ways to print on your own fabrics. Bring your T-shirts, bags, cotton or silk to embellish with your images.

*Screen Printing.

Tuesday and Thursday, July 12th & 14th 7-9:30PM.

No experience is necessary for this great introduction to screen printing. Come with an image ready to transfer on to a screen. All other materials will be provided.

*The cost of each workshop is $50.00

Please contact Janet Schill if you have any question about these workshops.

Expressions Graphics.

29 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

(708)386-3552

www.expressionsgraphics.org

Gallery Hours:

Friday – Saturday 1-4 PM or by appointment

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

Expressions Graphics is a not for profit printmaking group partially funded by the OPAAC, in partnership with the Villages of Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest, and the IAC, a state agency, also its members and Northern Trust Bank.

Expressions Graphics Classes and Workshops -Spring and Summer 2011

2011-04-20T20:47:00.000-07:00

Visiting Master Printmaker Professor:
Reynaldo Santiago.

*Printing on Fabric Workshop.
Instructor: Reynaldo Santiago.
Our visiting artist Reynaldo Santiago will demonstrate many different ways of printing on fabrics. We will explore these different techniques on various materials. Bring your t-shirts, canvas bags, cotton squares, silk, cloth napkins, etc.
Materials will be provided but bring material you'd like to print on.

Fee: $50 per session.
July 9, Sat. Noon-4:30PM.
For more info or to register for a Class: (708) 386-3552

*Screen Printing Workshop.

Instructor: Reynaldo Santiago.
Our visiting artist Reynaldo Santiago Professor at the University of Texas Pan-American will be holding a beginning screen printing class. Come ready with an image to transfer onto a screen for printing!

Fee: $50 per session.

July 16, Sat. Noon-4:30PM.
For more info or to register for a Class: (708) 386-3552

*Beginning Screen Printing.
Students will be introduced to paper stencil and how to use a photo screen process. We will be using lights and spray gun and envoi-line supplies. Simple printing with water based inks will finish the class. A great introduction to screen printing!
Instructor: Janet Schill.

Fee: $75. TBA
(We'll arrange an open studio class too)
For more info or to register for a Class: (708) 386-3552

*Relief Printing Class: Linoleum
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: $120. Materials included. *No Experience Necessary*
Saturdays: TBA (five weeks)
*Extra linoleum plates and paper are not included.
*Free open Studio TBA
Instructor: Carlos Barberena
For more info or to register for this class: carlosbarberenadelarocha@gmail.com
or call (206)462-9344

*Paper Casting and Papermaking.
Instructor: Greg Grummer.
Greg Grummer will be returning to share his insight on papermaking and paper casting. The class will explore paper casting with various models, coffee can paper making, pour molds and more! What a great way to reused paper garbage.
Returning students will be learning about Paper Casting!

Kids Class
Fee: $10. TBA 10:00AM-11:00AM

Adult Class
Fee: $40. TBA Noon-2:30PM
For more info or to register for a Class: (708) 386-3552

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

Intaglio for beginners Oct. 2, 2010.

2010-09-23T17:58:00.000-07:00

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

Linoleum Printing Class. Oct. 2, 2010

2010-09-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

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

Chine-colle Workshop

2010-05-25T17:19:00.000-07:00

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

2010-02-19T21:37:00.000-08:00

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

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

2009 Fall Workshops

2009-09-21T11:14:00.000-07:00

Papermaking for Everyone.

This years theme for Art on Harrison Street is Recycle Oak Park. Recycling can be fun! Come join us as we make sheets of paper using a coffee can as a mold and an assortment of recycled paper as our pulp. A great way to turn junk mail into treasures!
Fee: $15

Sept. 19, Saturday, 1:00-2:00PM

Instructor: Janet Schill & Ruth Patzloff

Leaf printing with Kids.

Soon autumn will turn the leaves pretty colors. Try using ink to print the leaves on a Tote bag! Learn to mix colors and print beautiful leaves on a canvas bag. Fun and you can use the bag to carry many things.

Fee: $15

Sept 20th, Sunday, 1:00 – 2:00PM

Instructor: Janet Schill

Relief Printing: Woodcut and Linoleum Block Printing
Students will learn to carve and pull prints from a block of wood and sheet of Linoleum! Transfer your drawing on a block then use cutting tools to make your plate. Using water based inks print your block! No previous experience necessary.
Fee: $65 Supplies included

Oct. 6–Nov. 3, Tues, 7:15PM – 9:15PM (no class Oct. 13)

Instructor: Janet Schill

Making Jewelry with Metal Clay

Metal Clay is a very flexible material similar to clay that when finished is fired in a kiln. The students will make a pendant and a pair of earrings and use cubic zirconium stones. After it is fired, you can wear your fine silver earrings home. Additional Metal Clay may be purchased in class. Max students 6.

Fee: $120 per session

Sept 6 Noon – 5:00 PM / Oct 24th Noon – 5:00 PM

Instructor: Jennifer Paolinelli

Meditation and Monoprinting

Breathing helps relax us and feeds our body. We will start our printing class with a 15 minute guided mediation on the heart shakra QiGong Instructor Sarah Stevenson. This will follow with a hands on workshop in watercolor Monoprinting. Students will paint with watercolor on a Plexiglas plate while listening to gentle music. We will use our printing press to print the plates. Lastly we will finish with a review of our prints while drinking green tea. An exercise in art and mediation. If you have watercolors or brushes please bring them!
Fee: $65

Oct. 3 (In conjunction with “Feed Your Senses, Feed Your Soul Arts Retreat) Instructor: Janet Schill & Sara Stevenson

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

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

Summer 2009 Classes at Expressions Graphics.

2009-06-18T19:08:00.000-07:00

Rubber Cut Cards Workshop
You will learn to transfer a drawing on to a rubber block and use carving tools to make a relief print. Put them on a card to send to friends and family. Bring a drawing. Students will also make cards to exchange with other students in the class.
Fee: $18
June 20, Saturday, Noon – 1:00PM
Instructor: Janet Schill

Papermaking for Kids
Instructors: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill
Recycling can be fun! Come join us as we make round sheets of paper using a coffee can as a mold and an assortment of recycled paper as our pulp. A great way to turn junk mail into treasures!
Fee: $10
July 18, Saturday, Noon – 1:00PM
Instructor: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill

Fish Printing “Gyotaku”
This technique was once used to record fishermen’s daily catch. Now its an art form. Come and experience a fun way of printing. Using a fresh fish and some ink we will be printing on various papers and a T-shirt.
Fee: $15
Aug. 15, Saturday, Noon – 1:00PM
Instructor: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill

Making Jewelry with Metal Clay

Metal Clay is a very flexible material similar to clay that when finished is fired in a kiln. The students will make a pendant and a pair of earrings and use cubic zirconium stones. After it is fired, you can wear your fine silver earrings home. Additional Metal Clay may be purchased in class. Max students 6.
Fee: $120
Sept 7th 12-5PM
Instructor: Jennifer Paolinelli

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!
Instructors: Janet Schill, Bev Keys, Steve Fisher
Fee: $30

Registration and Requirements
Send an e-mail to info @ expressionsgraphics.org to reserve your space, or to request more information.

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. Want to have a private party at our studio? Just grab four or more friends and give us a call.

We offer free open studio time to members and students on Tuesdays from 7:15– 9:15 PM 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.

Visiting Artists Workshops / April 2009

2009-03-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

Fantasy Garden Painting

Fee: $50 all supplies included.

April 4, Sat. 1-3pm. Instructor: Karen Linduska

You will learn a fun painting technique that can be used on paper or fabric. The process is a layering of stencils and stamps to create fantasy abstract images. For more information check out Karen’s web site and blog at www.karenlinduska.com

Rubber Tire Inner Tube Printmaking Workshop

Fee: $18 per student, all supplies provided.

Age 3rd grade and up to high school level

Saturday April 4th, 9:30-11:00am Instructor: Tim Linduska

Students will create a relief printmaking block using rubber tires and print an edition of ten prints. Students will cut inner tube into a variety of shapes realistic or abstract. They will glue these to a block and print. The basics of relief printmaking along with examples will be discussed and displayed.

Students should wear old clothes or bring art smocks

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and most have a 8-10 maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. If a class is full or you can’t make a class because of a time conflict, please call us and we’ll keep you on a waiting list. Want to have a private art party. Just about all these workshops can be done anytime. Just grab three friends and give us a call.

We offer free open studio for all E.G. students and members Tuesday, 7– 9 PM Come dressed for getting messy. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS OR WORKSHOP PLEASE CALL 708.386.3552 or stop by our website www.expressionsgraphics.org or the studio.

*Expressions Graphics is a not for profit printmaking group supported by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Art Council.

Classes for Winter/Spring at Expressions Graphics

2009-03-05T11:06:00.000-08:00

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

Classes For Winter/Spring 2009

Beginning Screen printing

Fee: $75 Instructor: Janet Schill
Jan. 27 - Feb. 18, Tuesday, 7-9:30PM, (Plus we will choose one make up/open studio time TBA in Class)

In this class we will be using drawing method to make our stencil. Then we will explore using a photographic technique to transfer your image to your screen. Simple printing with water based inks will finish the class. A great introduction to basic screen printing! All material included except paper.

Guest Artist Workshop: Fantasy Garden Painting

Fee: $50 all supplies included.

April 4, Sat. 1-3pm. Instructor: Karen Linduska

You will learn a fun painting technique that can be used on paper or fabric. The process is a layering of stencils and stamps to create fantasy abstract images. For more information check out Karen’s web site and blog at www.karenlinduska.com

Rubber Tire Inner Tube Printmaking Workshop

Fee: $18 per student

Age 3rd grade and up to high school level

Saturday April 4th, 9:30-11:00am Instructor: Tim

Students will create a relief printmaking block using rubber tires and print an edition of ten prints. Students will cut inner tube into a variety of shapes realistic or abstract. They will glue these to a block and print. The basics of relief printmaking along with examples will be discussed and displayed.

All supplies provided
Students should wear old clothes or bring art smocks

Valentine Papermaking for Kids (Ages 5-10)

Fee: $10
Feb. 7, Saturday 1-2 PM. Instructors: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill
Recycling can be fun! Come join us as we make round sheets of paper using a coffee can or yogurt containers and heart cookie cutters as your mold. We will use and an assortment of recycled paper as our pulp. A great way to turn junk mail into treasures!

Fish Printing Workshop

Fee: $15
Kids K –3rd May 9, Sat. 10-11PM
Adult – May 9, Sat. 1 -2:00PM Instructor: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill

This technique was once used to record fishermen’s daily catch. Now its an art form. Come an experience a fun way of printing. Using a fish and some ink we will be printing on rice paper and a T-shirt.

Private Lessons in Printmaking

Instructor: Steve Fisher
Fee: $30 Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and most have a 8-10 maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. If a class is full or you can’t make a class because of a time conflict, please call us and we’ll keep you on a waiting list. Want to have a private art party. Just about all these workshops can be done anytime. Just grab three friends and give us a call.

We offer free open studio for all E.G. students and members Tuesday, 7– 9 PM Come dressed for getting messy. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS OR WORKSHOP PLEASE CALL 708.386.3552 or stop by our website www.expressionsgraphics.org or the studio.

*Expressions Graphics is a not for profit printmaking group supported by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Art Council.