Printmaking
Code: R1110-23
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Contemporary Woodblock: Neither Fish Nor Fowl
Aug 14 - 18, 2023
9AM-5PM
Concept
Students of all levels engage in the physicality of woodblock carving and printing in this accessible and user-friendly printmaking workshop. They may embark on the exploration of narrative symbolism or simply the subject matter of flora and fauna to create a composition and tell a story. Blocks are hand-printed, and compositional emphasis is placed on the physical border of the block as well as the creation of pictorial space. We allow for a loose process of registration, focusing instead on imagery, pattern, surface, and experimentation with different substrates such as paper and fabrics.
Media & Techniques
Caligo relief inks, hand-printing methods, drawing, transferring imagery, carving
Supply ListFaculty
Ricky Armendariz
Richard Armendariz was raised on the U.S.-Mexico border. He received his MFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is currently associate professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He is in the permanent collections of San Antonio Museum of Art, McNay Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, and the Bush International Airport Houston Art Collection.
Ricky Armendariz, The Reluctant Leader
Join Waitlist for Contemporary Woodblock: Neither Fish Nor Fowl
Thank you for your interest in the waitlist. When space in a workshop or program becomes available, registration will open on the website. Everyone on the waitlist will be emailed to alert them of the opening. This ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity to register for the workshop or program.
Printmaking
Discover the exciting possibilities of this historically rooted medium. Our Printmaking program fosters a supportive studio atmosphere where artists of all levels have the freedom to experiment and learn new techniques. Summer printmaking workshops, taught by accomplished artists and educators, offer a fresh take on the medium, mixing traditional processes with experimental attitudes.
Anderson Ranch’s Patton Printmaking Studio is clean, spacious, and outfitted with a variety of presses and equipment to accommodate screen printing, relief, intaglio, monoprinting, bookmaking, mokuhanga, and lithography. Students have access to individual work tables, wall space, rags, hand tools, computers with Adobe software, wifi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities.
At Anderson Ranch, the process of printmaking honors tradition, innovation, community and collaboration. We invite you to explore, experiment and expand your visual expression in this captivating environment.
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Lindsey Yeager, [email protected].
Lodging & Meals
Housing is limited and includes shared and private lodging options. Reservations will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you reserve housing, the better your chance of receiving your preferred option. Please note: Workshop costs do not include accommodations.
NEW: Tuition includes a welcome dinner and lunches. In our effort to foster a stronger sense of community and accessibility at Anderson Ranch, we include the welcome dinner and all lunches as part of the tuition for summer workshop students. Our hope is that this adjustment will encourage all students to come together to share meals and engage in meaningful conversations. The Ranch Café Meal Plan, which is included with Room and Board fees, strives to provide healthy, creative meals that will nourish your artistic creativity. Learn more.
We have established a Business Safety Plan with added layers of precaution that prioritize the health and safety of our staff, students, faculty and guests while continuing to provide you with the Anderson Ranch experience that you know and enjoy.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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