SPRING SEMESTER 2023

Adult Printmaking Classes

5965 Contemporary Printmaking
Instructor: David DiMarchi
Mondays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
This course will cover a variety of printmaking techniques, with an emphasis on monoprint, intaglio, relief, and mixed processes. With a push towards experimentation, students will be challenged to create new works toward the creation of a series of artist books, suites of prints, or new bodies of work. We will fluctuate between direct group instruction and demonstration and individual instruction and ample open studio work time. This allows students to learn new processes/techniques and explore them through hands-on work while seeking advice from the instructor and other students. Students will finish this course with the creation of a new art object: artist book, suite of prints, or new body of works.
10 sessions: 4/3–6/12 (no class on 5/29)
Tuition: member $355, non-member $385
Materials fee: $55

5966 Contemporary Printmaking: Guided Open Studio
Instructor: David DiMarchi
Mondays, 12:30–3 PM
For students enrolled in Dave DiMarchi’s Contemporary Printmaking course, we’re offering the extra time you’ve been dreaming about! Use this additional session to further your practice. Continue working on unfinished plates and delve deeper into techniques under the instructor’s guidance. Please note: New techniques will not be introduced, but students are welcome to develop the skills they have learned, harness working with the press, and explore their individual voices as artists.
10 sessions: 4/3–6/12 (no class on 5/29)
Tuition: member $355, non-member $385
Materials fee: $40

6036 Monotype Printmaking with Gel Plates
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Tuesdays, 12:30–3 PM
Gel plates have a soft, gelatin-like feel, but are durable, reusable, and simple to work with. Learn the process of acrylic paint monotyping with this versatile printmaking tool. Explore mark making and layering techniques to create prints that can stand alone as artworks, or be used as a foundation for overlaying with other mediums. Make stamps and stencils to incorporate designs into your prints, and use prints to collage. Some materials provided.
4 sessions: 4/4–4/25
Tuition: member $144, non-member $154
Materials fee: $22

5997 Exploring Etching in Color and Black & White
Instructor: Russ Spitkovsky
Thursdays, 9:30 AM–12 PM
Explore traditional and contemporary etching methods, including monotype and monoprinting. Experience this beautiful and versatile art form for yourself! Some materials are included; additional materials will be discussed during the first class.
10 sessions: 4/6–6/8
Tuition: member $355, non-member $385
Materials fee: $52