Fall Term:
Sept 18 – Dec 17
Innovation Lab
Ready to build a web presence and present your ongoing work you make here at our studios? Try this new interdisciplinary course this term.
Artist’s Portfolios for the Web
with Beth Lovell
Gear up for Open Studios by polishing your online presence. Using weebly.com, and digital photos of your artwork, create an online portfolio, write an artist’s statement, find the ideal online printing service for postcards, business cards and art books. Survey of social media arts communities and venues for selling your work.
Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge required.
Note:MAC and PC computers available in CAW Photo Studio. Participants encouraged to bring personal laptop.
Sat, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 9/23 – 10/28
6 sessions: $138; Early Bird price: $131 (Discount available until 8/14)
All Levels
Printmaking Sampler
with Barbara Harder
Learn traditional methods and/or experimental printmaking processes while concentrating in one area or exploring many. Etching like Rembrandt, Goya and Kentridge; Monotype like Degas and Olivera; Woodcut like Durer and Frankenthaler; Lithography like Kollwitz and Rauchenberg. Be surprised and inspired while working in a supportive environment.
Note: No class July 11/21. Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print sessions require faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Supplies: (New students) CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc. If you have printmaking supplies or paper, bring them to class. Eventually you will buy paper, plates, and tools as needed. Otherwise, we have items to get you started.
Tues, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, 9/19 – 12/12 (except 11/21)
12 sessions: $414; Early bird price: $393 (Discount available until 8/14)
Monotype/Monoprint
with Maura Galante
Use a variety of printmaking methods along with monotype to create unique, multi-layered prints. Combine traditional printmaking with digital, photographic (drawn or painted) imagery to expand and explore your visual horizons. Participants can experiment with creating 3D sculptural prints. Returning students should bring ongoing projects.
Note: No class 11/22. Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Supplies: (Returning students) Bring ongoing projects, tools, paper, plates, flexible putty knives, apron, and disposable gloves as needed. CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc.
Wed, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, 9/20 – 12/13 (except 11/22)
12 sessions: $414; Early bird price: $393 (Discount available until 8/14)
Silkscreen Printing
with Jon Weekes
Silkscreen is a highly versatile transfer printing process that allows original images to be printed onto multiple surfaces. From digital artwork, drawings, illustrations, photographs, poster designs, comic book art, paintings participants find most original artwork can be silkscreen printed. We will cover image color separation, negative printing, screen exposure, registration, and printing. Students can print any number of layers/colors; from simple 1-3 color art to elaborate 10+ color projects. Printing inks will adhere to many surfaces including paper, fabric, wood, and metal. Great for multi-media artists. Beginners and advanced students welcome.
Note: No class 11/23. Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Supplies: (Returning students) Bring ongoing projects, tools, paper, plates, flexible putty knives, apron, and disposable gloves as needed. CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc.
Thurs, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 9/21 – 12/14 (except 11/23)
12 sessions: $414; Early bird price: $393 (Discount available until 8/14)
Water-Based Printmaking
with Flo Hatcher
Explore traditional and innovative techniques of print media to develop a personal imagery including etching, drypoint, mezzotint, embossment, collagraph, woodcut, linocut and monotype. Water-based inks will be used wherever possible. Experiment with stencil, chine colle, xerography, clay plates and print imagery within the artist book format. Classroom experience will be enhanced with slides, videos, and trips to print exhibitions. Open to all levels.
Note: No class 11/25. Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Supplies: (New students) CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc. Bring an apron or old shirt to class, plus any printmaking supplies, paper, etc. that you may already own. Otherwise, we will have items to get you started. Eventually you will purchase paper, plates, and tools if needed. (Returning students) Bring ongoing projects, tools, paper, plates, putty knives, apron, and disposable gloves as needed. CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc.
Sat, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 9/23 – 12/16 (except 11/25)
12 sessions: $650; Early bird price: $618 (Discount available until 8/14)
Intermediate + Advanced
Printmaking Lab
with Liz Pagano
Experience the flexibility of monitored printmaking sessions for those experienced in intaglio, relief, serigraphy and some lithography. No instruction.
Prerequisite: Requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio.
Supplies: (Returning students) Bring ongoing projects, tools, paper, plates, flexible putty knives, apron, and disposable gloves as needed. CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc.
Note: Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print sessions require requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Mon, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 9/18 – 12/11
13 sessions: $404; Early bird price: $384 (Discount available until 7/31)
Intermediate Printmaking
with Barbara Harder
Explore a variety of printmaking methods while learning innovative techniques that can be combined with drawing, photography and digital processes. Inspire new approaches to imagery and expand your artistic horizons. Concentrate in one area or experiment with many such as etching, woodcut, monotype, paper and plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer, digital and chine colle.
Prerequisite: Previous experience required.
Note: No class 11/21. Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print sessions require faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Supplies:(New students) CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc. You can bring examples of your work to the first class as well as any supplies, tools, or print paper that you have on hand. Otherwise, we have items to get you started.
Tues, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 9/19 – 12/12 (except 11/21)
12 sessions: $528; Early bird price: $502 (Discount available until 8/14)
Advanced Printmaking
with Barbara Harder
Give yourself studio time for personal and/or collaborative artistic investigation! Explore the benefits of printing in multiple layers with intaglio, relief, silk aquatint, photo polymer, lithography processes, plus mixed media, chine colle, digital and experimental techniques. Analyze artwork, plan individual approaches and explore exhibition opportunities.
Note: No class 11/22. Fee includes one monitored 4-hour print session per week. Open print requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio. No instruction.
Supplies: (New students) CAW supplies inks, solvents, oils, acid, hand cleaner, etc. You can bring examples of your work to the first class as well as any supplies, tools, or print paper that you have on hand. Otherwise, we have items to get you started.
Wed, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 9/20 – 12/13 (except 11/22)
12 sessions: $650; Early bird price: $618 (Discount available until 8/14)
Open Studio
Open Print Studio
with Studio Printmaker
Students in eligible printmaking classes may attend one weekly Open Print Studio session as part of their class fee. Additional open print session fees vary. The Printmaking Studio is outfitted with four etching presses (Bed sizes from 28” x 50” up to 36” x 60”), a light exposure unit, and a separate room for printing editions. No instruction.
Prerequisite: Requires faculty approval and adequate knowledge to work independently in a print studio.
Section A
Mon, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 9/18 – 12/11
Section B
Fri, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 9/22 – 12/15 (except 11/24)
Current Students: $25/session
Non–enrolled Students: $50/session
Note: Additional studio time varies per student’s enrollment status. Please contact the Registrar for more details.