A Printmaking Sampler with the artists of the Hartford Press Co-op

A Printmaking Sampler with the artists of the Hartford Press Co-op

Class | This program is completed

37 Buena Vista Road West Hartford, CT 06107 United States
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1/13/2024-3/16/2024
1:00 PM-4:00 PM EST on Sat
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$260.00
$240.00

A Printmaking Sampler with the artists of the Hartford Press Co-op

Class | This program is completed

The transfer of ink to paper is the essential component in the making of prints. Something truly magical happens during this process. There are many methods to achieve the transfer and create a unique handmade print - and you will be able to try out several of them during this 10 week course. Designed to be an entry level exploration of Printmaking as a medium for the curious beginner, we know you’ll be just as enamored with making prints as we are!

 

Each method will be explained step by step while you work with your instructor to create exciting new pieces in five different media! Explore the techniques of Monotype with Brandon Brownlee, Relief with Jenni Freidman, Screenprint with Kathleen Woodward of Woodward Paper Company, Drypoint with Jenni Freidman and Bookmaking with Krista Narciso.

 

In addition to making lots of beautiful work, each participant will have the opportunity to view actual examples of each technique, watch demonstrations, share in conversation and enjoy the community that develops while working collectively in a shared space. All of these ingredients are the hallmarks of Printmaking and are part of what make the medium so special.

 

Curiosity and excitement are encouraged!

There is lots of fun to be had and tons of beautiful prints and books to be made, join us!

Class Schedule


January 13 – Introduction with all 4 instructors – begin Gelli Monotype with Brandon Brownlee


January 20 – Gelli Monotype with Brandon Brownlee


January 27 – Relief with Jenni Freidman


February 3 – Screenprint with Kathleen Woodward


February 10 – Screenprint with Kathleen Woodward


February 17 – Drypoint with Jenni Freidman


February 24 - Drypoint with Jenni Freidman


March 2 – Bookmaking with Krista Narciso


March 9 – Bookmaking with Krista Narciso


March 16 – Wrap up with all 4 instructors

  • There will be some supplies you will need to purchase from the instructors.


    Please bring $10.00 to cover the cost of these items on the first day of class.

  • Paper

    1 sheet of 22” x 30” Lenox 100 or Canson Edition - white

    2 sheets of 21” x 31” Masa - white

    2 sheets of canson mi-tientes – your choice of color

       

    Red Baron Unmounted Linoleum or Richeson Easy-to-Cut Lino - 5” x 7”

     

    Sketchbook


    Pens


    Pencils and erasers


    Sharpies


    Variety of brushes in size and shape

Jenni Freidman

Jenni Freidman's work has long been inspired by what she finds in nature. She has exhibited at galleries, museums, art centers, and invitational exhibitions in the United States and Europe. Her works are in private and public collections, including UCONN Health Center, Paper New England/Michael Shortell, Amity Art Foundation in Woodbridge, University of Nebraska’s Sheldon Art Gallery and its Omaha Library, and the Hallmark Collection, Kansas City, Missouri.

An East Hartford native and West Hartford resident, Freidman earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art from the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford in West Hartford, and a Master in Fine Art from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She has taught at Naugatuck Valley Community College, Trinity College and Hartford Art School, where she was an Assistant Professor for 13 years. Teaching Printmaking, Drawing and Book Arts she instructed students in Intaglio, Monotype, Relief, book binding/book arts, and all kinds of drawing. Freidman attended workshops in woodcut in the U.S. and in Florence, Italy, and is the recipient of scholarships, fellowships and grants. 

Brandon Brownlee

Brandon Brownlee is an artist currently living and working in Connecticut. He holds an MFA in Painting from New York Academy of Art and a BFA in Illustration from the Hartford Art School. He is a professor of Drawing and Painting at the University of Hartford.

Krista Narciso

Krista Narciso is an artist working across the media of printmaking, drawing, book arts, and installation.
Narciso is a recipient of the Iowa Arts Fellowship and completed her MFA in Book Arts at the University of Iowa Center for the Book in 2020. Additionally, she holds a Graduate Certificate in College Teaching in Arts & Humanities from the University of Iowa. Narciso earned her BFA in Printmaking with a minor in Art History from the Hartford Art School in 2015. In 2013 she was awarded the Bernard Vinick International Endowed Scholarship and completed the University of Georgia Studies Abroad program in Cortona, Italy, where she focused on book arts and papermaking. www.kristanarcisco.com

Kathleen Woodward

For the past two decades, Katie has channeled her creativity into printmaking, embracing a diverse array of printing techniques. In 2013 she established Woodward Paper Co.  and started sharing her love for Letterpress through wedding invitations, personal stationary and fine art prints. In 2015 she acquired her own Golding printing press and began building a letterpress studio at her home in Windsor, CT. Over the years the studio has evolved into a full print workshop where she bounces between letterpress machines, screen printing presses, and carving stations, opening her space to fellow artists and creatives to converge and exchange ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Katie is constantly printmaking as the lead designer and screen printer for GENTLE BULL SHOP in Hartford, CT.