UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

WITCHES IN PRINT
Digital Knowledge Share
ONLINE (pre-recorded + captioned)

Years of research condensed into a 30 minute closed captioned knowledge share outlining a brief history of the printing press, the inextricable connection between the mass dissemination of propaganda made possible by the printing press and the European witch trials, and the importance of activists, artists, and independent presses recording their own histories in contradiction to narratives written by those in power.

This knowledge share is intended for individual use. Please email for institutional rates.

INTRO TO MAGICAL RISOGRAPHY
Saturday, February 13, 2021
4 - 5:30 pm ET
ONLINE (captioned recording available)

This 1.5 hour workshop is an introduction to the risograph printing process. We’ll talk about the basics of how the machines work, how they’re being used today, and look at examples from our collection. The workshop will be recorded for those who can’t attend live or who want to revisit the information at a later date.

After a brief intention setting and conversation about the magic of printmaking, you’ll be led through a demonstration on our riso EZ591. We'll discuss specifics in class, but preliminary information about our specific machine can be found here. We’ll also discuss ways of creating images specific to risograph printing. 

Following the group workshop, each student has the option of a one on one meeting to discuss the specifics of their project. Everyone will create a single color print, up to 11 x 17 inches, and will receive 30 copies. Students are able to choose from a variety of provided paper choices, or supply their own. Students will have three months from the date of the workshop to submit files for printing. Once projects are printed, they will be mailed via USPS to their recipients. 

A workshop spot has been set aside for one Black, Indigenous, or person of color to attend free of charge. If this describes you, please email us. (This spot has been claimed)

RELIEF PRINTING
Saturday, March 27, 2021
4 - 6:30 pm ET
ONLINE (captioned recording available)

This 2.5 hour workshop is an introduction to the relief printing techniques that do not require a printing press. The workshop will be recorded for those who can’t attend live or who want to revisit the information at a later date.

We’ll briefly discuss the history of relief prints, including the inextricable connection between printing and the European witch trials. We’ll go over the basics of transferring images to blocks, as well as carving techniques for wood and linoleum and how to create photopolymer plates using the sun. We’ll also talk about the different types of relief ink, how to hand print with a spoon and baren, and how to use a handheld pin press. The workshop includes multiple demonstrations and there will be ample time for questions. 

Optional kits with hand selected items are available for an extra cost and will be mailed directly to students who opt to purchase them. Due to shipping times, the last day to purchase the kits is March 10, 2021.

OPTIONAL KITS INCLUDE:
A 5 x 7 inch mounted linoleum block
A set of linoleum cutting tools
A small tube of black ink
A brayer
A nonslip carving pad

NOT INCLUDED:
A metal or smooth wooden spoon or baren
Paper or fabric for printing
Proofing paper
A small sheet of glass or plexi (like from a photo frame)
A putty knife 
A razor scraper
Sharpies and pencils 

A workshop spot has been set aside for one Black, Indigenous, or person of color to attend free of charge. If this describes you, please email us. (This spot has been claimed)