You don’t need a photopolymer plate to achieve fields of color and pattern on a Vandercook press! Learn two easy, versatile printmaking techniques that will add life and dimension to your invitations, posters and books. First, you’ll explore pressure printing, in which prints are created from a low-relief collage. The resulting image is something like a rubbing, something like a print, and always interesting. You can achieve fabulous results from even the simplest combination of elements. Next, you’ll choose from SFCB’s great collection of wood type to create unique compositions of words and images to enhance your pressure prints.

Materials to Bring: Textured papers, fabric, tape, string, scissors, X-acto knif, pencil.

Workshop + Materials Fee: $165.00

Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2016 :: 10am-5pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP.

About the Instructor | Macy Chadwick

Macy Chadwick, MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, has taught at the Academy of Art University, Colorado College, Oregon College of Art and Craft, the New York Center for Book Arts, and in her own studio. She worked as studio assistant to Julie Chen at Flying Fish Press in Berkeley for three years. Publishing as In Cahoots Press, Macy produces limited edition books & prints, and explores mixed media sculptures involving text. Her artist's books have been displayed nationally and are in collections in the U.S. and abroad. You can see Macy's work on her website.

Past Student Reviews:

"Macy's relaxed and friendly style made learning the pochoir techniques fun and easy."

"The instructor was understandable, friendly, relaxed and extremely helpful."

"The class was enjoyable and the instructor was very prepared, knowledgeable and helpful."