Printmaking For Kids
Wednesdays, 4pm - 5:30pm (June 5th - June 26th)

This class is for young artists 8 and older who want to explore basic techniques of printmaking such as monotype and relief using our Japanese etching press.

We will print original art work, cards, and t-shirts. Every participate will receive "Master printer in Training" certification at the end of the course.

Price: $90+$10 material fee



Solar Plate Workshops

2 day weekend workshops - Sat & Sun

Solarplate weekend workshop with Christian, May 18 & 19 from 1 to 5pm

June 1 & 2, 2013
1 - 5 pm

July 6 & 7, 2013
1 - 5 pm

$120 per student + $10 lab fee.

Solar Plate Workshop is a two day course in solar plate techniques including intaglio and relief methods. Students will be taught basic solar plate processing and printing, as well as assistance with creating your own original prints.Solar Plate Workshop is a two day course in solar plate techniques including intaglio and relief methods. Students will be taught basic solar plate processing and printing, as well as assistance with creating your own original prints.



Screen Print Workshops

2 day weekend workshops - Sat & Sun

Screenprint weekend workshop with Alex, May 25 & 26 from 1 to 5pm

June 22 & 23, 2013
1 - 5 pm

July 20 & 21, 2013
1 - 5 pm

$120 + $10 materials fee

The screen printing workshop consists of a two day orientation to photographic screen printing. The objective is to learn how to properly prepare and expose a screen in the sun, then register and print and 2-3 color image on a variety of surfaces. Over the course of a weekend we will complete a screen print project, while discussing the techniques and tools involved.



Etching

4 week class Thursdays 5:30-8pm, May 23 - June 13, 2013 (with Christian & Alex)

Mondays 10am-12:30pm, June 24 - July 15, 2013 (with Alex)

$90 + $10 materials fee

The four week etching class introduces the process of copper etching using acid. We will demonstrate hard and soft ground etching, simple aquatint, and printing. Students will get a hands-on experience preparing, etching, and printing their own plates. Our small class size allows for extra assistance for those who are new to printmaking, so all levels are welcome. Please come explore this traditional medium in our beautiful printshop overlooking the Los Angeles Harbor.





For inquiries on Printmaking Classes, please contact our Community Programs Administrator, Trevor Park: trevor@angelsgateart.org or 310-519-0936

To register for printmaking classes please fill out the following form and send it with payment to:
Attn: Trevor Park
3601 South Gaffey Street, Box #1
San Pedro, CA 90731

Registration Form - Printmaking Survey Session

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.

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