PRINTMAKING - WOODCUTS
February 27 – March 3, 2006

Day 1 of this workshop will consist of general study of the wood cut, including history, various styles and the possibilities of the technique. Then students will draw or paint possible designs, learning to transfer these to the woodblock. Day 2, students will learn the process of cutting, sanding and sealing woodblock to prepare for printing. On Day 3, students will learn what is involved in editioning a print and variations on color or method of inking. Day 4 will move to multicolor prints and multi-plate printing for more colors. Day 5, students will explore combining the woodcut with under prints from other plates, venture into very abstract inking and non-traditional processes.

Tuition: HCAF Members $150; Non-members $160

MONOTYPES/MONOPRINTS
May 8 - 12, 2006

Monotypes are prints from a flat plate with no image cut into it or etched. A plexiglass plate is commonly used as ground for the painted image and it is printed either by press or hand burnishing. However, metals may be used, and even a wood plate, or a plate constructed of mat board. In this class students will learn and experiment with monotype methods, then move on to explore the monoprint by creating a plexiglass plate with an engraved or cut line drawing. Students will try different ways of inking and wiping the plates and learn to achieve a variety of effects. The techniques of building a collagraph plate, constructing a chase for registration of printing multiple colors, making and using stamps, and enhancing prints with other media will also be included in this highly informative workshop.

Tuition: HCAF Members $150; Non-members $160

Pat Hutchins received her degree from Iowa State University. She has studied in Japan, Alaska, Germany and Europe. She has taught drawing, design, painting and printmaking at Schreiner University as well as HCAF. Her personal expression is in sculpture, photography and printmaking.