A Virtual Workshop!
Using your gelatin plate, acrylic paints and glossy magazine images, create graphic works of art or vibrant prints for collage or mixed media. You will learn experimental techniques that you will be able to repeat at home after the workshop is over, including what kind of images work best for resist transfer prints; how to transfer an image to paper using a gelatin plate, as well as problem troubleshooting and next steps
Level: Beginner
Registration closes February 16, 2021 to allow time for students to purchase their materials. With your registration you'll receive the full materials list (with helpful links) to purchase your items, any helpful handouts about the process, as well as a quick 1-page "how-to" on downloading and using the Zoom video app.
PLEASE NOTE: All workshops will be recorded for Pyramid Atlantic's private use to better optimize our programming and share as examples for funders. You may mute your microphone or turn off your camera if you do not wish to be recorded.
Magazine Image Transfer Printing with Gel Plate; Feb 25; 6pm-9pm
- Date & Time: Thursday, February 25, 6pm-9pm EST via Zoom (invitation link will be sent to registrants before the event)
- Instructor: Clare Winslow
- Materials: At registration, students will receive the full materials list (with any helpful links) to purchase supplies. The list includes:
- High-contrast, glossy magazine pages (Vogue, National Geographic, catalogs, etc.)
- White cardstock, printer paper, or smooth printmaking paper
- (optional) vintage paper to print on such as music sheets, maps, etc.
- Gelatin plate, 6x6 or larger
- Brayer(s)
- One large or two small tubes high-quality, black acrylic paint such as Amsterdam brand (not heavy body)
- At least two or three tubes lighter colors in any type acrylics (except Open) for the background colors
- Baby wipes or sponge with spray bottle and dish soap
- Access to water (sink or container of water for sponge, brayers)
- Scrap paper or newsprint for cleaning brayers in between layers
- Date & Time: Thursday, February 25, 6pm-9pm EST via Zoom (invitation link will be sent to registrants before the event)