Fully equipped printmaking studio for intaglio, relief, monotype, and silkscreen printing.

Master Printing Services:
Work closely with our master printer to create limited editions of your prints - this service is for artists who desire to create limited editions of prints, but do not necessarily possess the printmaking expertise needed, or are not interested in the technical side of printmaking. The close collaboration with our master printer includes discussion of artist's vision for the desired print, the most suitable printmaking technique is identified, followed by platemaking, and subsequently proofing, and printing the limited edition. We work with emerging, as well as well established artists. Our studio has produced prints with artists such Hirokazu Kosaka, Peter Liashkov, Betsy Lohrer Hall, Jennifer D. Anderson, Carol Es - just to mention a few.

Studio Rental:
This is a service we offer to artists who wish, and are able to work independently in the studio. After introductory training session, the studio can be rented on monthly, daily, and hourly bases.

Workshops and Seminars for Groups and Individuals:
If you want to sample what printmaking has to offer, or if you want to focus on one technique only, we are here to help - work with our experienced instructors in safe, and well-equipped printmaking studio.

Classes:
Beginning Printmaking for Adults
Starts February 15, 2012 (no classes on Apr. 4, and 11)
Wednesdays, 10 am - 12:30 pm in Bldg. E
(Bldg. E is north of Bldg. D and east of Bldg. F.)

*Just Added! Saturday Classes begin Saturday, February 25th
Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm
*dates may be subject to change

$18/class or $160 for all 10 classes + $10 material fee (Bring apron and gloves)

Beginning Printmaking is a 10 week long seminar that introduces rich variety of printmaking techniques - we will start with monotype printing, continue with relief, progress to intaglio (drypoint, and etching). We will discuss limited edition printing, and color printing - both subtractive, and additive methods. At the end of the course, students will be encouraged to experiment with their favorite technique that they have learnt.

For more information and to register for classes please contact Taya Kenny 310.519.0936 / taya@angelsgateart.org

Beginning Screen Printing Weekend Workshops
Session 1 - March 24 & 25 (Sat. & Sun.) 1-5pm and Session 2 - April 14 & 15 (Sat. & Sun.) 1-5pm

Beginning Screen Printing Weekend Workshop is a two day orientation to photographic screen printing (silkscreen). The objective of this workshop is to learn how to properly prepare and expose a screen in the sun, then to be able to register and print a 2-3 color image on a variety of surfaces (paper, fabric, etc.). Over the course of two days we will complete a screen printing project of your choice. All techniques shown can be reproduced at home with simple supplies and tools.

(Water based ink, squeegees, and screens will be provided. Paper will be available for sale.)

For more information and to register for workshop please contact Taya Kenny 310.519.0936 / taya@angelsgateart.org

(Water based ink, squeegees, and screens will be provided. Paper will be available for sale.)



Presses:

• Japanese Etching Press with a set of 3 printing blankets (pusher, cushion, catcher) - pressbed size: 51" x 27"
• Electric Press with a set of 3 printing blankets (pusher, cushion, catcher) - pressbed size: 48" x 25"
• Lithographic Press - pressbed size: 58" x 33" - complete with set of press bars: 12", 14", 16", 18", 21" and 23"

Screenprinting Equipment:

• 7 screens - size: 26" x 36"

Screenprinting squeegees:

• one 6", one 10", one 29" squeegee
• three 22" squeegees
• 2 emulsion coaters - size 14"
• Screenprinting table with clamps

Paper Preparation Equipment:

• Paper preparation table 92" x 48"
• Paper cutter: 25" x 25"
• 30" Stainless steel tear bar
• 2 Aluminum 48" rulers
• 4 scissors
• Paper soaking tub: 26" x 31"
• Blotting area with set of blotting towels

Inking Areas:

• Large glass inking area: 36" x 36'
• 2 glass inking areas: each 32" x 20"
• 2 portable glass inking areas: each 34" x 22"
• marble inking slab: 37" x 21"

Tools, and other useful things:

• 8 palette knives
• 2 razor blade scrapers with razor blades (for clean up)
• Stiff tarlatan for wiping intaglio plates

Brayers and Rollers:

• five 2" brayers
• five 3" brayers
• three 4" brayers
• three 6" brayers
• one 18" roller with wooden stand
• two 24" litho rollers with wooden stand

Plate Preparation Tools:

• 2 files for beveling
• 4 sets of clamps with protective coating
• sharpening stone
• 2 small scrapers
• 2 small burnishers
• 1 etching needle
• 1 electric dremmel tool

Etching:

• 2 vertical etching tanks for etching copper - 27" x 24" (currently without etching solution)
• 1 flat etching tub with lid - 9" x 7" (with ferric chloride for etching copper)
• 1 Aquatint Box
• 1 Hot plate

Materials for clean-up:

• paper towels, spray bottles, rags, telephone books, newspaper, cleaning supplies

Paper drying areas and storage:

• Drying Rack - 50 shelves - size:48" x 32"
• 9 Print Drying Boards - size: 48" x 32"
• 10 Flat files: 48" x 53"
• 10 Flat files: 44" x 35"
• Storage shelves and drawers.

Other work areas:

• 3 tables - 48" x 31", 48" x 29", 48" x 30"
• Chairs

The studio has access to hot and cold water, to bathroom and to electricity.

For more information please contact Eva Vacca, Master Printer
Email: eva@angelsgateart.org