Printmaking
Code: R1515-26
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Level IV
Students have advanced skill and knowledge of the printmaking fields. Students are highly motivated and self-directed, have a minimum of five years experience in their field, and have multiple portfolios of their artwork. Portfolio review is required for admittance to some Level IV classes.
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Master Class
Investigations in Lithography: Honing the Essentials
Sep 7 - 18, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Tuition: $1,890.00
Course Fee: $515.00
Registration Fee: $45.00
Concept
Master Class
In this two-week workshop, advanced printmakers explore direct mark-making on ball-grained aluminum plates as well as photographic and hand-drawn imagery with film positives on pre-sensitized photo plates. Developing an understanding of efficient methods for processing and printing are the foundation to producing consistent lithographic editions. Prior background in lithography or extensive work in other printmaking media will serve as the basis for image preparation, plate processing and printing techniques. This workshop does not require that students be proficient in lithography, but they must have significant experience in the field of printmaking. Please feel free to submit portfolio images that aren’t lithographic prints. IMPORTANT DETAILS:
In order to conduct the required portfolio review, we will need to see digital images of your work in one single PDF (as opposed to individual JPG attachments) sent directly to Anderson Ranch Studio Coordinator, Lindsey Yeager, via email at [email protected]. Please include 10 images of 10 works (they do not have to be lithos but they should be examples of print work). Additionally, please include an image identification list that includes: title, media, dimensions and year. These materials must be submitted as a single PDF (less than 10 MB) to be considered. Please include “Advanced Portfolio Review” in the subject line of your email, as well as the title of the workshop to which you are applying. Submissions that do not follow the requested directions will not be reviewed. Portfolios are currently being accepted. We will email you regarding your status by early February, and we will continue to accept portfolios on a rolling basis. If you are accepted, a deposit of $500 will be required within one week of notification of acceptance to hold your place. Housing will be assigned on a space-available basis upon enrollment.
Please note, if we receive your materials after Feb. 5, you will be considered on a space-available basis.
Media & Techniques
Plate lithography, photographic and hand-drawn imagery, ball-grained aluminum plates
Faculty
Valpuri Remling
Valpuri Remling is the master printer and workshop manager at Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Prior to relocating to the US, she worked at Helsinki Litho, a lithography workshop in Helsinki, Finland, as a master printer and artist, simultaneously teaching planographic methods at the Academy of Fine Arts. Remling holds an MFA in printmaking from the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki and has studied in the Estonian Academy of Arts and the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. As a master printer she has collaborated with numerous national and international artists and mentored the future of collaborative printers.
Lucy Fradkin, Dear Esther. Printed by Valpuri Remling at Tamarind Institute. Copyright Lucy Fradkin 2023. Image courtesy of Tamarind Institute.
Tuition: $1,890.00
Course Fee: $515.00
Registration Fee: $45.00
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].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- Brayers
- Computer
- Containers
- Cutting mats
- Drills
- Emulsion remover
- Gamsol
- Glass top surfaces
- Gloves
- Hot plates
- Ink knives
- Irons
- Large-format transparency printer
- Laser printer
- Newsprint
- Paper cutter
- Paper towels
- Push pins
- Rags
- Razor scrapers
- Rubbing alcohol
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Soaking trays
- Soysolv
- Sponges
- Squeegees
- Vegetable oil
- Work tables
Supplies
- Four ball-grained plates, 23" x 34"
- Four photo plates, 18" x 30"
- All necessary solvents and chemistry
What you need to bring
Required Tools and Supplies
- Prohibited supplies: power tools, torches, spray paint, encaustic, turpentine, resin, plastisol, any solvent that isn’t low VOC
- Digital portfolio
- BFK Rives, 22" x 30", 10+ sheets**
Optional Tools and Supplies
- White (or light colored) t-shirt for screen printing**
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
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: Course fees 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 course fees 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.
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.
Don’t know where to start? View the skill levels for Printmaking workshops.
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a historic, rustic campus that features gravel pathways and uneven terrain that may pose challenges for individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. We strive to provide accommodations to ensure all guests can access and enjoy our programs and facilities. With advance notice, our staff can offer personalized assistance and coordinate access to studios and campus spaces. For questions or to request an accommodation, please contact us at (970) 923-3181 or [email protected].
Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a 20% tuition discount* for summer one- or two-week adult printmaking workshops for SGC International members at the advocate membership level or above. Please email [email protected] with your SGCI membership information prior to registering and we will send you a promo code to complete registration with your discount applied. You are also welcome to call 970-924-5089 to register after verifying your membership with us. **Please note this discount must be approved prior to registering and cannot be applied retroactively. SGCI discount does not apply to Advanced Mentored Studies programs or Destination Workshops, nor can it be combined with any other discount, scholarship or special offer.
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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