WD-40 FOR THE CREATIVE SOUL: how to get unstuck, taught by Ellen Ziegler

A class to unblock creativity, using the book format. It includes exercises that use off-the-press printmaking, collage, and other two-dimensional techniques.

FALL CLASSES are open for registration.

Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26.

Saturdays 1 - 3 pm, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23.

At Ellen Ziegler Studio in Fremont

10% discount for you if someone you refer signs up!

Check out testimonials from famous printmakers on the website: ellenziegler.com

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collage-decollage: mixed media with Barbara DePirro

Coming up in September, three rich days gleaning techniques that build up the layers then excavate back through.

Images & a link to more details on her ‘artist to artist’ blog: artist-to-artist.blogspot.com

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Sev Shoon Arts Center 2010 Fall Class Schedule

INTRODUCTION TO SILKSCREEN PRINTING
Instructor: Elizabeth McDonald

INTRODUCTION TO ETCHING
Instructor: Betsy Barnum

BEGINNING MOKU HANGA:
Traditional Japanese Water-Based Woodcuts
Instructor: Francesca Lohmann

BEGINNERS’ BOOTCAMP
Instructor: Kelda Martensen

COLLAGRAPH PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Barbara Bruch

RELIEF BLOCK PRINTING
Instructor: Theresa Neinas

BEGINNING / ADVANCED MONOTYPE
Instructor: Kappy Trigg

Sev Shoon Arts Center
2862 Northwest Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107

sevshoon.com/classes.html

206-782-2415 or sevshoon@sevshoon.com

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Monotypes in Encaustic with Kamla Kakaria

Create one of a kind prints layering with pigmented beeswax, pigment sticks and powdered pigments. Exploit the natural translucency that occurs with the saturation of the beeswax into the paper. Explore the drawn line, the painterly mark and the unpredictability of the printmaking process. Develop techniques working with heat and the relationship to surface and texture. Make a series of related prints in this two day workshop. This process does not require a press.

Prerequisite: None
Saturday & Sunday, August 14th & 15th
10 am – 6 pm
$190.00   (10% early discount)

At Northwest Encaustic, nwencaustic.com

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Workshop: Painterly Screenprinting
with Morgan Sims at Pratt Fine Arts Center

August 27 - 29

In this class you will be introduced to monotype and painterly possibilities using an open screen technique along with various photo stencil applications. Learn how to incorporate screen printing into larger projects and onto a variety of materials. Image preparation on the computer, registration, color mixing and alternate water-based inks will be discussed. Prerequisite: Screenprinting Fundamentals

more info: Kamla Kakaria (206) 328-2200 ext 229

pratt.org

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Travel Abroad Study
Bookmaking in Puerto Vallarta

February 12 - 19, 2011

Work with Mexican artists from the art group, La Malaguas, in this week-long intensive while staying on the beach in Puerto Vallarta. Using painting and drawing along with basic printmaking and book binding techniques, you will create unique artist books. Techniques include photo transfers, lithography, monotypes, etching, and finishing methods. This workshop will culminate with a show of the books in Seattle. Beginners are welcome.

$1,275
A $600 deposit is due by August 31, 2010.

For more information, please contact 206.328.2200 x229 or email kkakaria@pratt.org.

(image) Ada Colorina, Mixed media, Pillow Book

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Summer classes at Northwest Encaustic.

Get Your feet Wet 7/29/10
Monotypes in encaustic 8/14/10 - 8/15/10
Photography & Encaustics 8/18/10 - 8/22/10 (no class on the 19th)

For a full description of classes and other events go to www.nwencaustic.com

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MIXED MEDIA PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP with Eva Isaksen in Mazatlan Mexico

February 13 - 19, 2011

We have selected artist EVA ISAKSEN from Seattle as the 2011 guest instructor for this Valentines' Week of art and culture in Mazatlan. Eva Isaksen, born in Bodø, Norway, draws and paints a rich array of textures that are printed onto thin sheets of paper. These papers are then collaged together creating rich and intriguing surfaces. She will be leading us with a variety of special techniques she has developed by drawing and painting on paper.

This workshop is sure to fill fast, so reserve your space as we limit the workshop to 6 people. Eva Isaksen's work is represented by Foster White Gallery in Seattle. To see Eva's work go to evaisaksen.com.

FEES: Workshops require a deposit of half the workshop fee to hold your space and the balance 1 month prior to the workshop. To sign up, fill out our enrollment form: web.me.com/rodg/Oakland_Studio/Registration.html For further information on all workshops, go to kerryvandermeer.com.

Please contact Kerry by email for questions at kerryv@pacbell.net

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THE 1st INTERNATIONAL MOKUHANGA CONFERENCE IN JAPAN 2011

On behalf of the International Mokuhanga Conference Board we announce here with great pleasure that the 1st International Mokuhanga Conference is taking place in Kyoto and Awaji in June 2011. This event has long been anticipated among the woodblock printmakers from all over the world. The conference will gather professional print artists, art educators and scholars in the field of woodblock printmaking to exchange current research information and experiences with Japanese traditional craftsmen, printmakers and print related art suppliers and toolmakers.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: The Conference board calls international artists and presenters to participate in the event. We welcome proposals for papers and panel sessions that deal with Japanese woodblock printmaking and related subjects. We are also interested in your ideas for workshops and demonstrations.

Deadline for proposals: 31st August 2010.

Read the details on the conference homepage: mokuhanga.jp

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Anderson Ranch Summer Workshop

Multiple Technique Intaglio Monoprinting: August 23-27 taught by Seattle Artist, Amanda Knowles.

Create prints from multiple matrices (intaglio plates, relief blocks, etc.) focusing on numerous variations rather than a single finished edition. We investigate monoprinting in a variety of one-of-a-kind prints with minimal platework, experimenting with multiple outcomes. Come with ideas about how single images could work well together, but without a firm idea of how the final images will look. Bring drawings, photos, images and plates you have collected or made over the years to combine with beautiful prints.

For more information on this class please visit:
http://www.andersonranch.org/workshops/courses/details/index.php?page=printmaking&id=2482

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Have you ever thought about attending a printmaking workshop in Italy at a world famous studio?

This year from 21st September – 6th October, come and learn the techniques of Waterless Lithography
and Collagraph and immerse yourself in the breathtaking art, culture and history of Florence.

Have a look at our website annieday.com.au and read all about it.

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2010 SUMMER CLASSES AT SEV SHOON

SILKSCREEN-BASED PHOTOETCHING ON COPPER
with Dionne Haroutunian

MIXED MEDIA PRINT: Combining Techniques
with Kelda Martensen

MONOTYPE SILKSCREEN WORKSHOP
with Ken Parker

Please visit sevshoon.com/classes.html for more information.
Questions? Please email Sev Shoon or call 206-782-2415.

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Printmaking Workshops offered in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Making Art Safely, a printmaking facility in Santa Fe, is offering workshops for 2010, including Solar Plate with Dan Welden, ImagOn with Keith Howard, Collagraph with Lennox Dunbar, along with workshops in monotype, polyester plate lithography, plein air drypoint, and others. All are taught using non-toxic materials and methods.

Reduced prices for early registration are offered for many classes through the end of February. See http://www.makingartsafely.com/Artists_Workshops.html for available workshops.

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Mary Margaret Briggs, 2010 Summer Botanical Monotype Workshops

August 7-8, Sat-Sun

Spend a weekend with Mary Margaret in her Vashon Island Studio creating collages composed of botanical monotypes. On Saturday you'll select plants from Mary Margaret's garden, experiment with ink colors, and print monotypes on a Takach etching press. On Sunday you'll create your collage using monotypes made the day prior. Beginners welcome; no art experience needed.

Space is limited to 5 participants.
Each session meets two consecutive days, 10am – 3pm
$200 workshop fee + 35 materials fee

Further information and photos can be found at briggs.typepad.com/workshop
or call Mary Margaret at 206-567-5568.