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SUMMARY:TetraPak Printmaking Demo & Creative Social
DESCRIPTION:Explore Tetra Pak printmaking! Starting with a demo\, be guided through the basics of design\, carving into Tetra Pak\, how to ink the plate and run through the press. Enjoy the rest of the time working on your own print\, socializing with others\, and receiving guidance along the way. Each participants will leave with 2-3 prints of their design. \n\n\n\nNo previous experience required. Please note: While there will be some instruction\, this day is not run like our printmaking intensive courses. Encouragement between participants to share ideas\, offer their own personal experiences and feedback working with the materials (if you have any) and to be working in a collaborative and creative environment with others is also what this day is about. \n\n\n\nAll basic materials will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack for yourself.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/tetrapak-printmaking-demo-creative-social/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Printmakers
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SUMMARY:The Reduction Relief Print– How to Make a Multi Coloured Print From One Plate
DESCRIPTION:*Participants should have taken at least one previous printmaking workshop so that they are familiar with studio and etching press protocol. Having taken ‘The Linoleum Print –the power of one colour’ would be an asset. \n\n\n\nThis 2 day workshop is for those who want to expand their one colour linocut experience to two or more colours using just one plate. Participants should have taken at least one previous printmaking workshops. Having taken ‘The Linoleum Print – The Power of One Colour’ would be an asset. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Reduction Relief Print\n\n\n\nThis method of multicolour printing requires only one linoblock\, woodblock or other material suitable for cutting or gouging. The flat upper surface of this material is the relief surface\, which carries the ink colour to be printed onto paper or fabric or other flat material. Any gouged or cut out areas will not receive ink and therefore will not print. The process involves repeating the cutting and printing steps\, one for each colour in the design. Once printing of the edition is complete\, further prints cannot be made from the block as much of the surface has been destroyed in the process. \n\n\n\n 1. Usually a design is first drawn or transferred onto the block. \n\n\n\n2. Areas to remain white (assuming the paper is white) are then carved from the block. \n\n\n\n3. The first (usually the lightest) colour is then mixed and rolled onto the relief surface of the block. \n\n\n\n4. The block is placed into a registration template. \n\n\n\n5. Paper is registered into a fixed position on top of the block and pressure is applied to transfer the ink from block to paper. \n\n\n\n6. The paper is removed and the image is transferred appearing in reverse. \n\n\n\n7. This inking and printing is repeated for this first colour for all the prints in the edition. \n\n\n\n8. The areas of the design to remain in the first colour are then carved from the block. \n\n\n\n9.  A second colour is mixed and rolled onto the block and printed over the first. \n\n\n\n10. This process is repeated until all the colours are applied\, layer on layer. Demonstrations will include how to transfer images to the block\, cutting techniques\, ink colour mixing and application to the block\, paper registration techniques\, printing with and without a press and print signing protocols. Participants will take home a small edition of prints. \n\n\n\nAll materials will be provided.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/the-reduction-relief-print-how-to-make-a-multi-coloured-print-from-one-plate/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Arts Council\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Printmakers
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SUMMARY:Watercolour Monotype - A Painterly Print
DESCRIPTION:A Monotype is a unique (one only) image that is created on one surface (in this case a plastic plate) and then transferred with pressure onto another (paper). Possibly the most ‘painterly’ and direct printmaking technique\, Watercolour Monotype will interest those who like to paint with watercolour\, gouache or to draw with coloured pencils\, crayons\, pastels etc. Working on a clear plastic surface allows us to trace from a drawing or previous artwork using the same watercolour techniques as on paper but with the added benefit of being able to erase and change ideas or mistakes before committing to an expensive piece of paper. \n\n\n\nThis is an entry level workshop so you need not have any previous printmaking experience. You will learn the basics of making a print\, safe use of an etching press\, studio protocol and the tradition of signing and numbering a print. The workshop fee covers all necessary materials. However\, if you have some favourite watercolours or other water soluble paints\, crayons etc. you wish to use by all means bring them. \n\n\n\nPrints featured in the poster are by Mary Ann and Melanie \n\n\n\nAll materials will be provided.Wednesday\, April 15th\, 2026\, 9:30am -4:00pm. Half hour break for lunch.
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/watercolour-monotype-a-painterly-print-2/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Printmakers
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SUMMARY:Printmaking Open Studio Mentored Day
DESCRIPTION:Please read the guidelines for this open studio/mentored session. Participants must follow these guidelines and apply for the correct spot based on their experience level. Registering for the wrong level based on the guidelines may require the participant to pay the difference if there is space available. Questions: email media@ladysmitharts.ca. Space is limited\, booking online is required. \n\n\n\n*Mentored Session For the novice user\, receive additional training/feedback by printmaking coordinator during open studio \n\n\n\nNovice Printmakers: Users not ready to work entirely on one’s own’; working under supervision – for those who recently took an introduction to printmaking course with the ACLD or those who have some experience but need to brush up on their skills. Must have taken ACLD orientation course ( which is included in Introduction to Printmaking) \n\n\n\n*Open Studio: Experienced Printmakers Those who have been actively printmaking 5+ years and have a strong understanding of printmaking and have taken multiple courses through ACLD and/or completed and been approved through the Orientation Session within the last 4 months. No guidance will be given. \n\n\n\nHow open studio time works: \n\n\n\n\nThis is a non toxic print studio\, Akua Inks are the only inks allowed in the space. No chemicals or adhesives in this space.\n\n\n\nWhen you arrive check in with the printmaking coordinator\n\n\n\nParticipants are required to clean up after themselves\n\n\n\n\nWhat is provided: \n\n\n\n\nAccess to the printing press\n\n\n\nAkua Intaglio Inks\n\n\n\nBrayers\n\n\n\nSome assorted print studio tools\n\n\n\n\nWhat is not provided: \n\n\n\n\nPrintmaking plate\n\n\n\nPrintmaking paper\n\n\n\nApron
URL:https://ladysmitharts.ca/event/printmaking-open-studio-mentored-day/
LOCATION:ACLD Classroom\, 610 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes,Printmakers
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