Printmaking
Code: R0908-23
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Screen Print and Monotype: Movement and Gesture
Jul 31 - Aug 4, 2023
9AM-5PM
Concept
Explore the endless possibilities of combining nontraditional screen printing techniques with hand drawn, photo-based imagery and source material. This exploratory workshop is ideal for artists of all levels who desire to expand their practice through the lens of screen printing and experimentation. Emphasis is on an intuitive screen printing process that incorporates texture, color, movement, and gesture. This course includes dedicated studio time, demonstrations, group critique, and one-on-one mentorship. Students are encouraged to develop their ideas to create prints that are both aesthetically pleasing and conceptually engaging.
Media & Techniques
Screen print, monotype printing using silkscreens, photo-based and hand-drawn imagery, watercolor, mixed-media techniques
Supply ListFaculty
John Alleyne
John Alleyne is a Barbados native based in New Orleans, LA. His paintings and monoprints are rooted in exploring concepts of freedom, connecting his lived experience with an intuitive process of silkscreen mark-making. He received his MFA in painting and drawing from Louisiana State University. John is an assistant professor of art at Southern University and A & M College.
John Alleyne, In a perfect world, I would be perfect world
Join Waitlist for Screen Print and Monotype: Movement and Gesture
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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Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM
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Lindsey Yeager
Tuition $1,255
Code ZSR0101c-26
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