Showing posts with label printmaking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label printmaking. Show all posts

Saturday, 4 January 2014

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!!!!

Saturday, 16 November 2013

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. 

Saturday, 23 April 2011

Screenprinting Workshop with Dave Fortune

Today the CPC hosted a special FREE screenprinting workshop led by visiting artist Dave Fortune from the University of the West of England in Bristol, UK. As a lively and entertaining teacher and artist, Dave has a wealth of information on non toxic methods of screenprinting, specifically techniques that reap an unparalleled level of fine detail and sophistication. He demonstrated a bunch of cool stuff: mark-making on his signature textured films, screenprinting on water-slide decal paper, monotype water coloring, and mixing acrylic inks that are adapted from a line of products also used by painters.

One of the more interesting things he brought to the demo was the materials used: a set of System 3 acrylic paints, which he then mixed with acrylic printing medium and glaze medium (also from System 3), which he then used to make screenprints. In this process, the drying time of the acrylic paint is slowed down, which also makes for an easy screen clean up. Also, the breadth of image detail was amazing!

Along with all of these new materials, Dave also brought an incredible portfolio made up of both his work and work of his students, which covered a wide variety of screenprinting techniques (some of which we were convinced were lithographs or drypoints!). It was awesome to see a new perspective on screenprinting inks and techniques - a big thanks to Mr. Fortune for showing CPC visitors and friends a whole new range of possibilities in screenprinting. Most everyone in attendance couldn't wait to stretch some 305 mesh screens and have at it! Also, the "swag" was pretty great - folks went home with freshly-printed tees and prints and the CPC was left with some inks to test out. Those signing up for the summer screen printing class might get to try out the new cool Daler Rowney System 3 inks! (hint, hint...)

For more information on Daler Rowney products, visit their website
at Daler-Rowney.com
Dave Fortune can be e-mailed at fortune.eden@virgin.net

posted by Wyatt

Saturday, 21 August 2010

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...