Learning to Print at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
CPC is so excited to offer Spring Shorts classes for April & May! These shorter classes focus on exciting techniques that are not covered in a regular class. Learn new skills, make beautiful prints, and get inky! Make sure you contact us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com to be placed on the waitlist for sold out classes – this puts you first in line for future classes or if a spot opens up.
If you have a gift card and would like to apply it to pay for class, email us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com to register–please do not register through the link.
The safety and wellness of both our students and faculty remains our highest priority; therefore, CPC currently requires that all students be vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19.
Classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
Description
This 3 week class will cover different drypoint printing techniques using a piece of acrylic on our etching press. Learn to use a diamond point scribe, sandpaper, and plexi to create beautiful velvety intaglio images!
Etching/Intaglio experience is not necessary and all levels of experience are welcome in this brand new class. Some supplies will be covered and others you will need to purchase. A supply list will be provided prior to the first class.
Monotype through Drawing
with Sarah Smelser
Saturday April 5 & Sunday April 6, 2025
2 days, 10am-5pm
Cost: $350Description
Want to make monotypes but prefer drawing to painting? Don’t have a press? Explore trace monotype, which allows an artist to work with the specific vocabulary of drawing while making one-of-a-kind prints. One can use trace monotype to make finished works, or as the beginnings of collages, mixed media works, or installation. Trace monotype is portable, low-tech, safe, and invites possibilities for plein air printmaking.
In this weekend workshop, students will also use an etching press to stencil print, counterproof, and ghost print to augment their images and add pattern or passages of color.
Accessible and unique, this technique is for artists of varied experience, from beginning drawing students to seasoned printmakers.
Rocker’s Delight: Mezzotint Special
with Duffy O’Connor
Thursdays, April 10 – May 29, 2025
8 weeks, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $350This class is full! Please email info@chicagoprintmakers.com to be added to the waitlist.
Description
Experience the sublime beauty of the mezzotint technique with Duffy O'Connor at the CPC. Learn to use the rocking tool, scraper, burnisher, and scribe to produce beautiful, atmospheric intaglio prints! Technically challenging but just as rewarding!
Description
Learn to make screen prints that look like watercolors without the need of a darkroom and exposure unit! Join us at the CPC for a day of inky fun.
All experience levels are welcome–you don’t need prior screen experience for this class. Screens, squeegees, watercolor materials, and cleaning supplies will be provided. You will only need to bring the paper you want to print on!
Printmaking Techniques for The Curious
with Deborah Maris Lader
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1 Day, 1-4pm
Cost: $85Description
Interested in seeing printmaking in action but don’t want to get your hands dirty? Join CPC Founder/Director Deborah Maris Lader as she demystifies several printmaking techniques via in-depth explanation and demonstration. Live etching, lithography, screenprinting, and collage will all be covered. Perfect for print enthusiasts, collectors and those simply CURIOUS about how these beautiful images are created, and why artists are so enamored with ink. Examples of work from the CPC collection will enhance the experience, and a tour of Deborah’s new studio addition will round out the session.
Relief Printmaking
with Lauren Steinert
Sundays, February 23 – March 16, 2025
4 weeks, 4-7pm
Cost:
$225This class is full! Please email info@chicagoprintmakers.com to be added to the waitlist.
Description
Using carving tools, students will learn how to make linoleum and woodcut prints with both hand-printing methods as well as on the press. This class will include both exercises and step-by-step instruction to guide beginners through this medium. Anyone with previous experience will be supported in developing their ideas and learning more advanced techniques such as multi-block and reduction printing. A supply list will be provided prior to the first class.
Duffy O’Connor
Primarily an etcher, Duffy O’Connor also teaches relief printmaking and screenprinting. He offers private and small group sessions (up to three students) in intaglio processes (etching, drypoint, mezzotint, engraving), relief processes (woodcut, linocut, wood engraving), and screenprinting using photosensitive process or working directly on the screen.
To book with Duffy, please email: duffy@duffyoconnor.com
Description
Duffy O'Connor is an artist and educator residing in Chicago since 1999. Holding a bachelor's degree in History from Grand Valley State University and is a graduate of the University of Iowa's School of Art and Art History with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking. Mr. O'Connor has been a member of the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative since the year 2000. In addition to the Printmakers Collaborative, Mr. O'Connor teaches art and design at Harper College and drawing and printmaking classes at the Evanston Art Center.
Kim Laurel
Kim Laurel teaches private and small group sessions (up to three students) in Monoprint, Monotype, Gelatin/Gelli Plate, Collagraph, Collage and specialty techniques on a per-request basis both on and off the press. Classes are offered in 3-hour sessions. For more unique requests please inquire.
To book with Kim, please email: info@chicagoprintmakers.com
Description
Kim Laurel is an artist and graphic designer originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She studied at Oberlin College, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland State University and received her Masters Degree from Illinois State University. One of the original members of CPC, Kim has exhibited her work internationally and her works are part of both public and private collections.
Work Sessions
If you have a basic understanding of printmaking and don’t need how-to instruction (or if you’re a student looking for extra shop time) work sessions are for you! A shop member will be on site to help you find what you need; otherwise, you are expected to work independently. A prior private lesson, group class, or brief portfolio review may be necessary to ensure that you are capable of using the equipment.
Work sessions are available in the following techniques: Etching, Photoetching, Lithography (stone, plate, and paper), Screenprinting, Relief (woodcut and linoleum), Bookmaking, Collograph, and Monoprint.
Description
To inquire about a work session, email info@chicagoprintmakers.com with a description of what you'll be working on, as well as a brief description of your experience in the medium and ability to work independently.
Work sessions are currently only available to be scheduled on Sundays from 11-3 pm.
Work Session Rates:
- 3 hours ($45)
- 4 hours ($50)
- +$5 charge for using CPC emulsion for screenprinting
CANCELLATION POLICY: Tuition is only refundable for group classes when CPC is notified at least one week prior to the session start date. In this case, a $50 processing fee will be deducted from the full cost of the class. Instead of a refund, students may opt to receive the full cost of the class as a credit to be used towards a future course. Either way, students are responsible for notifying the CPC that they wish to drop a class or workshop; not attending the first class does not constitute an official cancellation. If you must drop a class within a week of the first session, no refund or credit will be given (except in the event of documented medical reasons with a physician’s note or other extenuating circumstances). CPC does not offer makeup sessions for missed classes. However, if you must miss a class due to illness or extreme weather, CPC will offer a complimentary work session (more information about work sessions is available on our website under current classes) once the course is complete and the student is confident with their skills. While classes are rarely canceled at CPC, students will receive a full refund without a processing fee if a cancellation does occur. If you have a gift card and would like to use it to pay for a class, contact us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com to register.
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