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RELIEF PRINTMAKING I (C)
Loretta Kramer
Learn basic relief printmaking skills as you carve your creative images into linoleum and wood blocks. Then learn how to ink and press your blocks in editions of 5 to 10. Designed to be an entry-level class, relief printmaking is a great opportunity to begin or continue one’s artistic development.
Tuesday, 9am - 12pm
Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
or Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Lab Fee: $25
14 Week Fee:
$385 +Lab Fee: $50
Relief Printmaking I (C)
Day/Hours
Printmaking Kramer 1

RELIEF PRINTMAKING II (C)
Loretta Kramer
This is a continuation of the skills learned in Relief Printmaking I with additional applications. Working in reduction woodcuts, students will produce multi-colored prints in editions of 5-10. Projects will include a three-color print and a five-color print. In the process of completing the course students will be advised on principles of design including color, composition and more. On the last day, students will be given a chance to speak to the class about their work and the challenge of adding the design element of color.

Prerequisite: Relief Printmaking I

Tuesday, 9am - 12pm
Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
or Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Lab Fee: $25
14 Week Fee:
$385 + Lab Fee: $50
Relief Printmaking II (C)
Day/Hours

Printmaking Kramer 2
MONOPRINT (C)
Loretta Kramer
A monoprint is one of a kind rather than an edition of prints. Create beautiful colorful prints using painterly techniques and tools on plexiglass or on plates you construct. Build a collagraph plate and make prints of many different styles with it. Learn to use the printing press and about papers, inks and tools. Paper and some tools will be available in class. Inks, plexiglass & plate materials are provided. No previous experience needed.

Tuesday, 9am - 12pm
Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
or Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Lab Fee: $25
14 Week Fee:
$385 + Lab Fee: $50
Monoprint (C)
Day/Hours
Printmaking Kramer 3
INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING I (C)
Loretta Kramer
Learn to make and print your own Copper Plate Etchings. Different methods will be covered, line etching, aquatint, dry point, and multiple color printing. Beginning and experienced printmakers will produce a collection of beautiful etchings including a small edition. Most materials are provided. Additional paper will be available for purchase in class. Low toxicity procedures used for good health. Bring an apron and your ideas. Explore this wonderful medium used by Rembrandt and Degas.

Tuesday, 9am - 12pm
Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
or Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Lab Fee: $25
14 Week Fee:
$385 + Lab Fee: $50
Intaglio Printmaking (C)
Day/Hours
Printingmaking Kramer 4

INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING II (C)
Loretta Kramer
Continued study into techniques of etching and intaglio processes. Students will learn more about aquatint and tools to create texture and depth to the etched image. Learn to register more than one plate in order to print color etchings. Different textures and line qualities will be used to enhance the finished image for an edition and framing.

Prerequisite: Intaglio Printmaking I

Tuesday, 9am - 12pm
Tuesday, 6 - 9pm
or Saturday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
7 Week Fee:
$230 + Lab Fee: $25
14 Week Fee:
$385 + Lab Fee: $50
Intaglio Printmaking II (C)
Day/Hours
Printmaking Kramer 5