Learning to Print at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
As you may already know, the studio is going through a transitional period and we have decided to pare back our group classes for the time being. To book a private or semi-private lesson (up to three students) please read the profiles below and reach out to the instructor directly.
The safety and wellness of both our students and faculty remains our highest priority; therefore, CPC requires that all students be vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19.
Classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
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.
Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson offers private and small group sessions (up to three students) in traditional stone lithography, plate lithography, and photo lithography. Classes are offered in two 3-hour sessions. The first session focuses on drawing and processing; the second session is for printing. Wilson is also available for drawing and printing demonstrations covering the history and process of stone lithography. For more unique requests, please inquire.
To book with Eric, please email: ericwilsonprint@gmail.com
Description
Eric Wilson is an artist and educator living in Chicago IL. Wilson is a practicing lithographer with over ten years of experience in printmaking. He received his BFA in Printmaking at Northern Illinois University and his MFA in Printmaking at the University of Arizona. While he is well-versed in all printmaking mediums, he has focused his practice on lithography. His current work merges historic and contemporary styles and printing techniques. Wilson specializes in traditional stone lithography, aluminum plate litho, and photo litho. He currently teaches at Harold Washington College and Chicago Printmakers Collaborative.
Kal Lee
Kal Lee is available for private and small group sessions (up to three students) in screenprinting and beginner level relief.
To book with Kal, please email: kvelee7@gmail.com
Description
Kal is an interdisciplinary artist from Korea, based in Chicago. They got their BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, focusing heavily on printmaking. They've been teaching private screenprinting lessons at CPC, but they are trained in other techniques: relief, etching, and lithography.
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. You will be required to wear a mask at all times.
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
Work Sessions are currently on hold during CPC's transitional phase. Join our newsletter to be notified when work session availability resumes.
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.
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