Decades ago, as a struggling commercial artist, I realized that I was missing one element in my repertoire. Brush lettering. To handle the brush and get anything of quality out of it was a sobering experience. As examples of expertise there were Karl George Hoefer, Sherry Bringham and Carl Rohrs. I began to try and...more » Michael Clark — Lettering with Speedball Tools
Monoline lettering is a great way to learn new styles of lettering and to delve in to the principles of lettering, layout, and design, without the added challenge of working with complicated tools. In this class we will learn several styles of monoline lettering that use B-nibs including the Art Nouveau lettering of Rennie Mackintosh...more » Monoline Lettering with Cora Pearl
Discover an approachable, non- toxic process for multiple layer printing! Using a combination of innovative printmaking materials, participants will create printmaking plates using hot wax on Yupo, a synthetic paper support. Wax is painted, stamped, textured, and scraped to produce a high and low plate surface which reveals all the subtleties of mark making in...more » Encaustic Collagraph – Wax, Washi and Yupo with Dorothy Cochran
This two-day semi-private workshop in my Portland studio covers the various steps of the Encaustic Collagraph technique that I pioneered, more from a painter's point of view. You will learn some basic rudiments of encaustic and then we will dive in using various common tools of the medium. A comprehensive demonstration will cover applying the...more » Encaustic Collagraph Monoprinting with Elise Wagner
Discover an innovative approach to carborundum printing with Akua Carborundum Gel. The premixed ready-to-use Carborundum Gel offers a reliable medium that yields fine, sharp details and rich, velvety areas of color. Talleen Hacikyan will show additive techniques where Carborundum Gel is applied to the plate using different tools and methods, such as stenciling. She will...more » Akua Carborundum Gel Demonstration With Talleen Hacikyan
This workshop, taught by Lizzie Christian of Rare Press, will introduce the technique of blockprinting on fabric. Specifically, participants will learn how to create a rubber stamp using carving tools, and stamp their custom printed patterns on an unbleached cotton bag using fabric blockprinting ink. For more information or to register, visit rockpaperscissorsgoods.com
This two-woman exhibition features new works by Ling Chun and Ashley Norwood Cooper. This exhibit runs from September 13th through October 13th, 2018. The opening reception will take place on October 4th during Pioneer Square’s 1st Thursday Art Walk, 5-8pm. Artist Talk: Oct 6th ( Saturday 11-12 pm) Gallery Location & Hours : Seattle...more » COLOR COLOR
Witness printmaking at its finest as Bill Fick and Carlos Hernandez come together to create a one-of-a kind collaborative print! This dynamic duo brings to life the beauty and mastery of relief and screen printing. Each printmaking process is creatively demonstrated to provide both education and excitement. Whether new to printmaking or skilled professional, their demo will leave a...more » Speedball Roadshow–Printmaking Demonstration with Bill Fick & Carlos Hernandez
Develop your sketchbook/journaling practice, habits and skills with Janet Takahashi! You'll take your sketchbook everywhere, capture your savored moments in pictures and words, and have fun! Class time includes in-the-field studies of nature, people and architecture in Old Town, Coppell, TX. Saturday class in the morning will spend in-the-field time at the Farmers Market. Module...more » Sketchbook Journaling with Janet Takahashi