New Work : New York - The New York Society of Etchers Exhibition @ The CPC

Greetings from the CPC!

If you're having trouble staying warm this winter, stop by the studio where the hotplate is likely to be turned way up while melting an aquatint, or the nitric acid is generating some heat while etching a piece of copper, or where some student is getting a great workout grinding stones in one of our Bikram Litho classes (omg, look at those biceps!), or where interns are re-heating the morning coffee. We got rid of our burning barrel due to fire hazards, but we do have adhesive toe warmers for anyone who is still feeling a chill.

And speaking of HEAT, we're really STOKED for our next exhibit with The New York Society of Etchers, New Work: New York, which exclusively features the printmaking medium of Intaglio (also known as Etching).  We invite all who are interested in learning about etching to attend our big fun day of intaglio demonstrations, right here at the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative:

Opening March 1, 2014, 12-6pm

Reception and demonstrations of etching 

ALL DAY

Free and open to the public!

Featured Artists of New Work: New York -

Andy Hoogenboom, Kirsten Flaherty, Bruce Waldman, Ann Chernow, Stephen Fredericks, Denise Kasof, Richie Lasansky, Brian Lynch, Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti, Elana Goren.

Kirsten Flaherty, "Salem", solar plate etching w/chine collé, ©2013

Exhibit runs through April 26, 2014

WANNA COME SEE OUR ETCHINGS?!

2014 = NEW Printmaking Classes!!

Happy new year,  print folks!

 Do you have a New Years resolution to be more creative, to challenge yourself or try something new? Sign up RIGHT NOW for the Winter/Spring 2014 classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative!

January 2014  

WINTER PRINTMAKING CLASSES

 Winter/Spring 2014 Classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative:

Blast into Screenprinting!

with 

Megan Sterling

Sundays, January 19 - March 23, 2014

10 weeks, 4 - 7pm

$350

Description:

This course engages color in an immediate way with this overview of the screenprinting  process. Photo processes will be covered, as well as all you need to know about ink preparation, registration and pulling awesome prints. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.

  

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Traditional Etching

with

 Duffy O'Connor

 Thursdays, January 23 - March 27, 2014 

10 weeks, 6 - 9pm

$350 

Description:

This hugely popular course in traditional intaglio printmaking is back! Etching techniques of line, aquatint and softground using zinc or copper plates will be covered. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.

 

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Stone Lithography

with

Aaron Coleman

 Wednesdays, January 22 - March 26, 2014 

10 weeks, 6 - 9pm

$375 

(this course is FULL, but call or email if you want to be put on the waitlist)

 

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NEW! Intro To Printmaking: A Survey 

with

Sanya Glisic

Mondays, February 24 - March 31, 2014 

6 weeks, 6 - 9pm

$270 

($20 off if you register before January 15th!)

Description: 

This six-week course offers an introduction to a range of printmaking techniques with which to produce original work. Students will learn and explore many types of printmaking, including screen printing, relief, monotype, and intaglio. Works will be printed with the press and by hand. This course is a general introduction to many of the processes available at CPC, as well as a great refresher course. Some materials are included and a supply list will be provided on the first day.

 

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Fundamentals of Relief Printmaking

with  

Duffy O'Connor

 Thursdays, April 3 - May 8, 2014 

6 weeks, 6 - 9pm

$270

($20 off if you register before January 15th!)

Description:

This six week course offers an introduction to relief printmaking using wood and linoleum. Students will be directed through exercises in cutting technique and generating imagery. Prints will be created both by hand and with a press. Multiple block registration and color mixing will also be taught. Sound technique, understanding of materials and making good prints are the goals. This is a multi level course, where more advanced students will be tutored according to their abilities.

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To register for any of the above classes, or for more information please email us at  info@chicagoprintmakers.com  or call 773-293-2070.

4642 North Western Avenue · Chicago, IL 60625 · www.chicagoprintmakers.com

Get inky, people!!!!

BIG Show SMALL Print...Sneak Peeks!

Brace yourselves, Art folks...

The CPC's 24th Annual International Small Print show is ALMOST here!

Official Exhibition Opening: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8

11 - 7pm, both days

PREVIEW the Small Print show: Friday, Dec 6, 12-5pm

with special holiday open hours: 12-5pm Tuesdays - Sundays (December 10 - 22 only)

We've been doing this show for 24 years, and it just keeps getting better! 

Over 60 artists, as well as your veteran faves.   

 Purchase unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday, as well as support local and international artists - Many prints under $100!

 Meet and greet over hot cider, fresh brewed coffee, and artist-made treats in an oasis of warmth on Western Avenue.... We can't wait to see you and show you around! 

This show will also feature a HUGE selection of small artist-made cards, books, t-shirts, posters and other DIY gifts. 

Jill Chitenden, Pinus Strobus-White Pine, Etching, $80

Matt Bodett, I Can't Understand, Drypoint & Mixed Media,  $90

CPC Holiday Storefront

Over 200 prints to choose from!



FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE:
Grazvyda Andrijauskaite (Lithuania), Hiroshi Ariyama, Colleen Aufderheide, Chris Blume, Matt Bodett, George Bodmer, Jill Chittenden, Aaron Coleman, Caitlin Driscoll, Zach Fitchner, Christine Gendre-Bergere (France), Sanya Glisic, Karinna Gomez, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Eric Hoffman, Eric Johnson, Phineas Jones, Ryan Kapp, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., Scott Kiefer, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Andrea Lauren, Letterform, Kate Lilly, Siu Jane Liu (China), Barton Longacre, Maggie Marlin, Ray Maseman, Michelle McCoy, Bert Menco, Maria Mungai, Ashley Nason, Dennis O'Malley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Neal Pitak, Artemio Rodriguez (Mexico), Maria Sanchez, Justin Santora, Casey Searles, Andrea Schumacher, Jeff Sippel, Sarah Smelser, Shawn Smith, Chase Sperry, Starshaped Press (Jen Farrell), Megan Sterling, Shawn Stucky, Joseph Taylor, Kyra Termini, Charlie Van Gilder, Kim Vanderheiden, Amy Ventura, Scott Westgard, Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), Nele Zirnite (Latvia)

BIG Show SMALL Print exhibition runs through January 31, 2014. 

We're excited to meet you and show you the variety of work that we have! 
If you have any questions, please call us at (773) 293-2070, email us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com or just stop by during our public hours, every Friday and Saturday from 12-5pm. 

CLASSES! EXHIBITIONS! INKYNESS!

Hey Printees! Wondering what's new with the Chicago Printmakers Collabortive?  There's PLENTY! First of all, we have Megan Sterling's  Blast into Screen Printing class that started a few weeks ago! Her students have been busy creating/ gettin' inky and we're so proud..

Susanna registering her owl

Fillin' up the drying rack with some colorful screen prints

The class learning how to properly wash out an inky screen

Secondly, we've been anxiously awaiting the opening of our new exhibition, Soundcheck - An Exhibition of Printmaker Musicians, the reception is this Saturday, June 29th from 5 - 8 pm.

The Soundcheck portfolio covers ready to be filled!

Soundcheck is a portfolio of prints and music by people who make prints and music. Published by Chicago Printmakers Collaborative in an edition of 20.

*Editioned, boxed suites will be available for $750, along with additional, individually-priced  

proofs by each artist.

Featured Artists:
  Christopher Blume (Rivals), Chris Flynn (Hyperbole Ensemble), Wyatt Grant (Pool Holograph), Michael Jackson (Heart, Head, and Tails), Deborah Maris Lader (Sons of the Never Wrong), Jon Langford, Alan Lerner (37 Questions), Brandon Ross & Maria Sanchez (The Glorious Vapors), Justin Santora & Jason S Thompson (The Sky We Scrape)

Chris and Megan working out some kinks for the Soundcheck portfolio covers

Our Rocker Lady in the window for our Soundcheck exhibition

Kate Lilly working on some outdoor signage for Soundcheck

Organizing the edition suite for Soundcheck

Deb and Kate collating the Soundcheck prints for the portfolio

Last but not least, the CPC has an upcoming class you don't want to miss out on! 

 Our hugely popular, Etching Bootcamp! - A week long INTENSIVE intaglio class, instructed by Duffy O'Connor. 

Duffy O'Connor workin' some copper plate magic!

 The CPC's Etching Bootcamp is scheduled for Monday, July 8 -12, 2013.

 Class times are 9:30am - 3:30pm daily (with additional work time available Saturday, July 13).   $550 ($100 deposit required).

 Duffy O'Connor will be teaching traditional intaglio printmaking techniques of line, aquatint and softground using zinc or copper plates.  Drypoint and engraving will be addressed!  The instruction will be flexible to accommodate beginners as well as experienced printmakers who would like to refresh their etching and printing skills.  Students will explore black and white as well as color imagery. 

To register for classes, or for more information please email us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com or call 773-293-2070.

CPC Updates- Get inky!!

Hey Print Folks,

Don't be a stranger now...Come visit the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative (Fridays & Saturdays 12 - 5pm or by appointment) and check out everything we have to offer! - Fine art studio workshop, exhibitions, artist memberships, classes (public & private),  demonstrations and work sessions.

  Our current Small Prints Show will be ending this upcoming week so hurry and snag some amazing small prints while they're still available!  

 The CPC is very excited to be participating in the Creative Chicago Expo that will take place on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2, 2013, (10am-4pm) at the Chicago Cultural Center.  

  

 In other Printmaking news...

Here's an update on our current Traditional Etching class instructed by Duffy O'Connor and assisted by CPC intern Eunji Kim. 

So far, the class has addressed proper etching processes and how to apply various techniques to their prints. For example, use of line, how to apply ground, aquatint, stop-out, chine-collé and even how to make oil based ink from scratch.. to name a few..

Check out these photos of our Etching class in action;

Joanna inking up on her detailed etching plate.

A close-up shot of Joanna's inked plate.

Catherine working on a fresh plate.

Here is David applying stop-out to his aquatinted plate.

  Duffy teaching Dave how to bevel his copper plate. 

Working hard!

Eunji's prints below show the difference between using handmade ink (left) and commercial ink (right)

Here is an example of Chine-collé applied to Eunji's print!

Interested in Etchings or other printmaking processes?  We've only just scratched the surface of what we have to offer at the CPC!

For more information please email us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com or call 773-293-2070.

GET INKY!!!

CPC Prints Plaster Chicago and Beyond!

The printmakers of CPC have been busy this summer, and their work can be viewed at a whole bunch of shows in and outside of the city. In Batavia, IL, Fermilab, known not only for their particle accelerator, but also for their beautiful spaces for showcasing art and music, is presenting the work of 8 CPC artists. Above and below are some photos Fletcher Hayes took at the opening in July, where you can see the unique setup of the Fermilab Gallery in Wilson Hall.

Jill Zylke with Director Deborah Maris Lader.

Our intrepid photographer Fletcher Hayes with CPC artist Kim Laurel in front of her work.
Hiroshi Ariyama with his daughter in front of his gorgeous screen prints of Chicago cityscapes.

Sons of the Never Wrong performed in Fermilab's Ramsey Auditorium directly after the opening. A few minutes after the guy introducing the band told the audience that cameras were prohibited, Fletcher took this photo.

Meanwhile.....a bit closer to home, in Ukrainian Village....The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art presented:

"Incised, Bitten and Gouged: Anchor Graphics and the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative 20 Years of Printmaking". Some people were concerned about the title, but we are happy to inform you that no one was injured in the making of this exhibition. Special thanks to Stano and Lialia from the Institute, who really mounted a fantastic show. Both David Jones from Anchor Graphics and Deborah Maris Lader from CPC were thrilled with the results. Below you can see the printmakers themselves enjoying themselves among the artwork and guests at the opening.

Printmakers were everywhere! Carol Lader and exhibiting artist Charlie Van Gilder...
Deborah Lader toasts the exhibition with her father...

I see Dennis, and Anatole, and Elise and April, and.....

Anatole with his family in front of his woodcut.
Deborah in front of her etching. Photo cred: Fetcher Hayes!

So, there is still time to see these shows folks - the Fermilab show is up through September 3rd, and the Ukrainian Institute show is up through September 12th. Cool! See ya'll real soon...