Printmaking
Jun 21, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010
Karen Kunc
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Contemporary Woodcut
Why is the anachronistic medium of woodcut still relevant? Perhaps it's the energy, the honest handwork, the raw physicality and the interaction with a once-living material. The oldest form of printing has a readily understood mark and a direct process that continues to intrigue makers and impact viewers. Art, craft, concept, history and innovation come together in this exciting woodcut printmaking course. Pursue questions of intent as you discover printmaking is far more than a reproductive art. ...more
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Jun 28, 2010 - Jul 02, 2010
Karen Kunc
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Book Arts: a book in hand
The ultimate handheld multimedia device is the book form when challenged and developed by artists. We consider content and form in a number of interesting book structures. We explore the book as an edition and as a unique object, translating made images and found sources into efficient and meaningful sequences. Our driving goal is successful, functional book forms with interesting material choices combining art, craft, concept, history and innovation. The week culminates in the rewarding feeling and weight of "a book in hand." ...more
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Jul 05, 2010 - Jul 09, 2010
Elizabeth Ferrill
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Linoleum Carving: printmaking for the everyday - NEW WORKSHOP!
Experience a surface similar to a woodcut with the graphic quality of screen printing when you use the simple technique of linoleum cutting. The fluidity of line and ease of cutting allows the artist to work quickly and easily, making it possible to make a print a day during this five day workshop. We will make a series of prints with this unassuming material that students can use at home without a press. We will also learn pochoir, an elegant yet straightforward stencil technique, as a way to hand color images. ...more
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Jul 12, 2010 - Jul 16, 2010
Jennifer Ghormley
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Print Fusion: traditional printmaking and digital printing
Explore contemporary print media: tradition and innovation. Investigate practical questions such as, What is a pre-coat? Can I print on fabric or found papers? How do I print an etching or woodcut plate on a digital print? Designed for printmakers and artists eager to explore new media, we combine digital images with traditional print processes to create a cohesive print. ...more
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Jul 19, 2010 - Jul 23, 2010
Robynn Smith
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Monotype & More
Develop images with a variety of monotype and monoprint techniques. Learn general monotype concepts and processes with opportunities to explore advanced techniques like multiple drop prints, monoprint with drypoint, chine-colle, gum Arabic image transfer, pastel transfer and water soluble crayon transfer. We encourage advanced students to problem solve and experiment. ...more
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Jul 26, 2010 - Jul 30, 2010
John Hitchcock
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Water-based Screen Printing & Monoprints
Delve into technique and content in waterbased screen printing: How do you effectively handle the materials, process and cleanliness of the print? How do you interpret the process in a creative way, push beyond technique and find creative methods to question art, society, life, culture, landscapes and politics? We combine safe and easy printing techniques with alternative printmaking to express your individual insights. ...more
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Aug 02, 2010 - Aug 06, 2010
Jean Gumpper
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Transforming Landscape: the reduction woodcut
This workshop will explore connections between the subject matter of landscape and natural phenomena and the physical processes of carving wood and printing layers of ink. With reductive woodcuts, ink is applied onto paper in a series of transparent and opaque overlapping layers. Gradually these layers build up into a completed image. Participants will have the opportunity to work from direct observation of the natural surroundings. ...more
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Paul is a diarist painter from Brooklyn, NY. He was a Ranch summer intern and artist-in-residence from 91-93 before leaving for graduate school. Paul received a BA in Art from Dartmouth College, a MFA from Yale in Painting and Printmaking and was a resident at Skowhegan. He has taught at RISD and shown his work at various galleries in New York and San Francisco. He is married to painter, Alex Blau, and lives with his beautiful daughter, Rose, his son, Charlie, the mellowest baby imaginable and an old dog, Bean. Visit www.paulpaul.com for more.
Call Paul at 970-923-3181 x236 or email him at pcollins@andersonranch.org.
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