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Printshop workshops in June!
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05/22/2008
BY
Michaela Zacchilli
Every month the printshop has classes, but most months I forget to post them on the Dose, which is entirely foolish.
FORTUNATELY, this month (the good month of June), i remembered! but enough about me. let’s talk about YOU (and your post-accredited pseudo-underground alternative learning experience).
SHOP ORIENTATION / OPEN HOUSE Monday, June 2nd, 6pm - Free!
There is an orientation for each of the three types of printing. To include basic introduction to the specifics of the AS220 shop, for example, our lighting and exposure system, rag and clean up procedures, sign up for shop time, ect. This is not an introduction to technique and printmakers need to have taken a class or shown proficiency through a portfolio of work to be viewed only on the merits of technical skill. Come see our facilities and what we have to offer. You cannot use the shop until you have attended the orientation in the method you chose to print in. Just show up!
Letterpress - Saturdays June 7th,14th and 21st, 1pm-5pm - $85
This course provides a quick, basic introduction to letterpress. Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed embossment. Participants must take ALL THREE letterpress classes in order to be certified to use the letterpress during print time. Sign up!(http://www.as220.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12&products_id=34)
T-Shirt Silkscreen A - Thursday, June 12th, 5-9pm - $35
Student will learn the very basics of screen-printing 1-color images on t-shirts, using the photo-emulsion process. They will also discover the best methods for keeping t-shirts flat, using the proper ink for fabric, as well as how to properly set the ink into the shirt using the hot press or other at household methods. By the end of the class, students will have produced a wearable, 1-color t shirt. Sign up!(http://www.as220.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12&products_id=33)
Intro to Silkscreen A -Thursday, June 19th, 5pm-9pm - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process, registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a small supply list when they sign up for the course. Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient. Sign up! (http://www.as220.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12&products_id=31)
Intro to Silkscreen B - Sunday June 22nd, 1pm-5pm - $35
This course provides a very quick and basic introduction to silkscreen. Participants will learn the basics of the photo-emulsion process, in addition to ink mixing, how to troubleshoot the process, registration and printing methods. Students will be provided with a small supply list when they sign up for the course. Students need not take BOTH silkscreen A and silkscreen B, one course is sufficient. Sign up! (http://www.as220.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_12&products_id=32)
just to make it extra easy, you can now sign up for workshops online!!!!! check out the online shop (there are also darkroom classes listed): http://as220.org/shop
and as always:
http://as220.org/printshop
http://myspace.com/as220printshop
morgan@as220.org
401.831.9327 x 112
P.S. the steelyard (http://www.thesteelyard.org/) just announced their summer course list or whatevs a couple days ago, so check them out too!
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