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Starting in SEPTEMBER 2010

INTRODUCTION TO SILKSCREEN PRINTING
Instructor: Elizabeth McDonald

$220 + $15 supply fee- both fees due with registration
($245 + $15 supply fee after Monday, Sept. 20th, 5pm)

$30 optional screen rental ($20 refund upon return of screen in same condition as received)

Dates: Mondays, September 27th, October 4th, 11th, and 18th
Times: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This class introduces students to the techniques and possibilities in the world of screen-printing.  We will explore a variety of approaches from monotype and photographic stencils to more painterly methods.  You can also look forward to learning multiple layer registration, ink mixing and blending techniques.

No experience necessary

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INTRODUCTION TO ETCHING
Instructor: Betsy Barnum

$220 + $10 supply fee- both fees due with registration
($245 + $10 supply fee after Tuesday, Sept. 21st, 5 pm)

Dates: Tuesdays, September 28th, October 5th, 12th, and 19th
Times: 6:00pm – 10:00 pm

Etching is one of the most versatile and forgiving printmaking processes. It can be used in combination with painting, collage, and other printing techniques. In this class you will learn the basics of the many etching techniques, and experiment using your current imagery and ideas.

Come away with a finished printed edition!

No experience necessary. Great refresher course!

Please email us or call 206-782-2415 for more information.

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BEGINNING MOKU HANGA:
Traditional Japanese Water-Based Woodcuts
Instructor: Francesca Lohmann

$235+ $10 supply fee- both fees due with registration
($260+ $10 after Thursday, Sept. 23rd, 5pm)

Dates: Thursdays, September 30th, October 7th, 14th and 21st
Times: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

ORIENTATION: Thursday, Sept. 23rd, from 6-7pm

Moku Hanga is the manner of woodblock printing traditionally used in Japan. It is entirely water based and non-toxic, does not require a printing press and is an ideal medium for printmaking at home with limited resources.

This class will cover basic carving techniques, printing and registration for multiple color projects.

No experience needed.

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Starting in OCTOBER 2010

BEGINNERS’ BOOTCAMP
Instructor: Kelda Martensen

$330+ $10 supply fee - both fees due with registration
($355+ $10 after Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 5pm)

Dates: Wednesdays, October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, November 3rd, and 10th Times: 6pm-10pm

This six-session class will allow ample time to try a variety of printmaking techniques such as monotype, linoleum carving and etching. It will cover both the basics of printmaking (paper and plate preparation, registration, and press handling), as well as the basics of each technique.

No experience needed.

Great introduction for artists needing to find what printmaking technique suits them best.

Please email us or call 206-782-2415 for more information.

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COLLAGRAPH PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Barbara Bruch

$145 + $10 supply fee - both fees due with registration
($170 + $10 supply fee after Friday, Oct. 8th, 5pm)

Dates: Sundays, Oct.17th and 24th
Times: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Instructed by Barbara Bruch, a long-time student of the late Glen Alps, developer of the Collagraph, this class you will make several collagraphs from a collage of items. This is the perfect medium for exploring various materials, textures and shapes, dark and light values. The resulting prints are highly embossed while using very low-toxic supplies.

Making collagraphs is easy and rewarding.

No experience needed, new and interesting ideas for returning students.

Please email us or call 206-782-2415 for more information.

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RELIEF BLOCK PRINTING
Instructor: Theresa Neinas

$220 + $10 supply fee - both fees due with registration
($245 + $10 supply fee after Tuesdays, Oct. 19th, 5pm)

Dates: Tuesdays, October 26th, November 2nd, 9th and 16th
Times: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Learn to use linoleum cutting tools and barens safely and get the results you want. You will get an overview of block printing that touches on composition, technique, and individual style as well as the basics of rolling and hand printing. 

This class’ emphasis will be on adapting this process to a home environment.

No experience needed.

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Starting in NOVEMBER 2010

BEGINNING / ADVANCED MONOTYPE
Instructor: Kappy Trigg

$145+ $10 supply fee - both fees due with registration
($170+ $10 after Monday, Oct. 25th, 5pm)

Date: Mondays, November 1st, 8th, and 15th
Times: 6:30pm – 10:00 pm

Starting with black & white and simple additive / subtractive techniques, this class will focus on color mixing, stenciling, trace monotype, collage and layering techniques. Use of acrylic plates, inks, some tools and brushes included.

Beginner and intermediate students welcome.
Individual attention for all levels of knowledge of monotype.

Please email us or call 206-782-2415 for more information.

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Register by phone (206-782-2415) with a VISA or M/C card, or by mailing a check and registration form to: Sev Shoon Arts Center, 2862 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SUPPLIES FEES IN PAYMENT!

Discounts: (*ONE only please) A) Register for multiple classes: each additional class is discounted $25 B) Have a friend register with you (at full price) and you save $25.

Registration Date: To benefit from the discounted rate, we must receive your registration a week prior to class start. Registration with in a week of class start date will incur an additional $25 fee (as noted above). If the class is on a weekend, the cut-off date is the Friday a week before your class.

Cancellation Policy: Due to limited class size and our desire to optimize your time with your instructor: No portion of class fee will be refunded or applied to another class if cancellation occurs less than two weeks before class starts. If a cancellation occurs two weeks or more before class starts, a $30 registration fee will be charged.

Friday evenings, Free studio access: Students enrolled in classes during the current quarter get additional studio access on Fridays, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, starting Friday, October 1st through Friday, November 19h . Friday evening studio access does not apply to one and two day workshops. All of the students personal materials must be removed no later than Friday, 10:00 pm, Nov. 19th. Sev Shoon Arts Center is not responsible for materials left on the premises.