Classes in July, in my basement studio

I have two classes scheduled for July here in my home in Hamburg. I will have two students in each class. There isn't any much room in my small work space. They will bring a brown bag lunch and I will have cookies and iced tea on hand for them.

The design that you will print is limited to 7” x 10” . It could be smaller, but not any larger. I will have a many copies of suitable copyright-free Arts and Crafts images that you could use.

But you may have other ideas.  My print “Tommy” on the left was made from a pencil sketch from years ago. It could also have been made from a photo.

      

 “The Colden Mill” (below)
was made from an old photo that had very good contrast. 

      
“New York State Grapes” (above) was made from a photocopy of an antique label.
Any subject will work. You may have an image in mind. Photos need to have strong contrast. The copy machine will increase contrast. You will need at least one good photocopy of your subject. This can be reduced or enlarged to the size of your finished print. Be sure to bring along the original photo or art work when you come to class.  

       We will be printing on white and colored card stock as well as a fine quality “Stonehenge” 100% rag paper. If you have paper that you would like to try printing on – bring it with you. It should be no larger than 9” x 12”. You could also bring a light colored new or old t-shirt (poly/cotton is fine) to print on.

You will actually be tracing your photocopy onto the transparent screen to make your print which is why the photocopy of your image will be the size of the finished print.

We will be printing in just one color. I will have a small assortment of colors available as well as black. If you want a special color just let me know. I will demonstrate how to print additional colors.

Don’t wear your best clothes, the inks are permanent.