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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.
Open Studio
The Book Arts League is excited to announce that we will now offer open studio hours! Our shop will be available monthly for you to print your work. Below are the open studio dates for the first quarter. BAL board members will be your hosts and will assist you with your printing projects. Please bring your own paper and get ready to print!
TUESDAY January 14th — 4:30-6:30PM
WEDNESDAY February 12th — 4:30-6:30PM
TUESDAY March 11th — 4:30-6:30PM
Will run
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.
5-Week Wheel Sampler • FRI (Feb. 14 - Mar. 14) • $195 • MAIN
with Tatai Guillery
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on FRIDAYS.
Will be available to register on Fridays, Dec. 13 at 8:00am.
5-Week Wheel Sampler • SAT (Feb. 15 - Mar. 15) • $195 • HILL
with Becky Bragg
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SATURDAYS.
Will be available to register on Friday, Dec. 13 at 8:00am.
Will run
5-Week Wheel Sampler • SUN (Feb. 16 - Mar. 16) • Pay What You Can • MAIN
with Luna Reid
Always wanted to try the potter's wheel, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the wheel in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Students will have 3 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of centering, trimming and glazing, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $195.
Will be available to register on Friday, Dec. 13 at 8:00am.
5-Week Studio Sampler • SUN (Feb. 16 - Mar. 16) • Pay What You Can • HILL
with Greg Belfor
Always wanted to get involved in a pottery studio, but didn't know where to start? This class is a great intro to the studio in 5 short weeks!
This class is intended to get you familiar with the basics of wheel-throwing and hand-building. Students will have 2 weeks of throwing instruction, one week of trimming, one week of hand-building, and one week of glazing. This class is ideal for those who have limited experience and want to learn the basics of the potty studio, with a short instructor demo and hands-on assistance each week.
Please note: This class does not include Open Lab hours or additional clay.
Ages 16+ to register
Class meets weekly on SUNDAYS.
This class is Pay What You Can with a suggested price of $195.
Will be available to register on Friday, Dec. 13 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.