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Printmaking "Office Hours"
with Melissa Pickering
You've taken a class, but now you just want to be heads down working on your block, plate, or other idea, and you want to print it! We can help. Sign up for this freeform session to get some time in the studio, with an instructor present to answer questions and operate the press. There will be a limit of 4 people, to ensure you'll have press time.
What's included: Time in the studio, with an instructor present Ability to print your block/plate Ability to use the press, with instructor operation or supervision 1 sheet of 22"x30" archival quality printmaking paper (Arches, Rives, or other) Limited amount of ink/modifiers Limited tools, such as palatte knives, basic carving tools, etc.
What's not included: Your plate/block - bring your own, whatever you worked on in class or purchase your own Extra paper - we'll get you started, but bring the specific paper you want to use for your project Screen Printing of any kind
NOTE participants MUST have printmaking experience, this is not an instruction class.
Metal Adult Session 6B Folded Flower • WED (1 - Day Class) • MAIN
with James Makely
This class can be on your own or it is a perfect date night! Folded Flowers is an introductory course where you will learn shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, the appropriate use of the various parts of the anvil and you will spend some time forging, folding, bending, and forming material.
What to Wear in the Metals Studio?
You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Layers are encouraged, as the studio can be very cold or very hot.
Welding students are recommended to wear long sleeve shirts to prevent arc-flash burns. Additional protective gear shall be provided as needed.
Personal Property:
Personal materials will need to go home with you at the end of each class. We do not provide storage.
This class takes place at the new Groundworks studio space at 3750 Canfield Street, Boulder, CO.
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Will be available to register on Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00am.
Printmaking "Office Hours"
with Melissa Pickering
You've taken a class, but now you just want to be heads down working on your block, plate, or other idea, and you want to print it! We can help. Sign up for this freeform session to get some time in the studio, with an instructor present to answer questions and operate the press. There will be a limit of 4 people, to ensure you'll have press time.
What's included: Time in the studio, with an instructor present Ability to print your block/plate Ability to use the press, with instructor operation or supervision 1 sheet of 22"x30" archival quality printmaking paper (Arches, Rives, or other) Limited amount of ink/modifiers Limited tools, such as palatte knives, basic carving tools, etc.
What's not included: Your plate/block - bring your own, whatever you worked on in class or purchase your own Extra paper - we'll get you started, but bring the specific paper you want to use for your project Screen Printing of any kind
NOTE participants MUST have printmaking experience, this is not an instruction class.
Metal Adult Session 6B Hooks • FRI (1 - Day Class) • MAIN
with James Makely
This class can be on your own or it is a perfect date night! Forging hooks is an introductory course where you will learn shop safety, fire management, tools and equipment, the appropriate use of the various parts of the anvil and you will spend some time forging, tapering, bending, scrolling and forming material. You will walk away with at least two to three decorative hooks.
What to Wear in the Metals Studio?
You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Layers are encouraged, as the studio can be very cold or very hot.
Welding students are recommended to wear long sleeve shirts to prevent arc-flash burns. Additional protective gear shall be provided as needed.
Personal Property:
Personal materials will need to go home with you at the end of each class. We do not provide storage.
This class takes place at the new Groundworks studio space at 3750 Canfield Street, Boulder, CO.
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Will be available to register on Friday, September 27 at 8:00am.
Will run
Date Night
Join us at Groundwork Art Lab's Date Night! Our instructors will get you set up and working together on potters' wheels for a few hours of dirt and fun.
Make a piece, we'll glaze and fire your favorite one, then give you a call when it's ready in about four weeks.
For any additional pieces you would like glazed and fired, there is a $5 fee per piece.
It's good to wear some clothes you can get dirty and shorter nails will be helpful. :)
Each participant will need their own registration to participate.
Clay and tools are included.
Must be 18+
PLEASE NOTE:
⁃ Date Night tickets are non-refundable. If you need to change or reschedule your reservation, please do so by 5:00pm on the Monday before your scheduled Date Night. No transfers are allowed after 5:00pm on the Monday prior to your Date Night.
⁃ Registrations are not transferable to another person. If you would like to purchase a class on someone’s behalf, the intended registratrant’s information must be provided at the time of registration.
⁃ Date Night tickets may only be rescheduled one time.
Holiday Paper Crafts
with Brenda Gallagher
Join Brenda Gallagher for an afternoon of fun paper projects to liven up your holiday decor. We'll create some colorful bulb ornaments from decorative paper strips, lattice cut holiday trees and a folded star wreath. Come join the fun! All materials provided.
Print Adult Session 6B- A Touch of Printmaking: Drypoint (1 - Day Class)
with Melissa Pickering
Have you always wanted to try printmaking, but didn't know where to start? This series of classes are ideal for those who have limited experience and want a taste of the varied and intricate art of printmaking. You can sign up for one or all 4 of these intro classes.
There will be an instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week. Students will try introductory techniques for each of the following: relief, monotype, and intaglio (in the future, screenprinting will also be included). This will include carving, mixing and rolling ink, and making a successful print.
Night 4: Drypoint - learn how to make a simple drypoint (intaglio) plate using plexiglas by marking and scratching an image by hand. The plate is then inked, wiped, and printed on the press.
Other Classes in Series: Week 1: Collagraph; Week 2: Relief; Week 3: Monotype
These courses provides a great way to get a real sense of the art of printmaking, and to identify which direction to go next! Come have some fun in our new printmaking studio!
Ages: 16+
All supplies and materials will be provided.
Will be available to register on Monday, September 23 at 8:00am.
Printmaking "Office Hours"
with Melissa Pickering
You've taken a class, but now you just want to be heads down working on your block, plate, or other idea, and you want to print it! We can help. Sign up for this freeform session to get some time in the studio, with an instructor present to answer questions and operate the press. There will be a limit of 4 people, to ensure you'll have press time.
What's included: Time in the studio, with an instructor present Ability to print your block/plate Ability to use the press, with instructor operation or supervision 1 sheet of 22"x30" archival quality printmaking paper (Arches, Rives, or other) Limited amount of ink/modifiers Limited tools, such as palatte knives, basic carving tools, etc.
What's not included: Your plate/block - bring your own, whatever you worked on in class or purchase your own Extra paper - we'll get you started, but bring the specific paper you want to use for your project Screen Printing of any kind
NOTE participants MUST have printmaking experience, this is not an instruction class.