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• Pint 'n Print Sept 25th Blind Embossing

  • When
    25 Sep 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts 320 Broadway
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  Pint 'N Print

  with Christian Wechgelaer

  Come enjoy a fun evening where you can try out printmaking!  Learn the basics of blind embossing/debossing! What is embossing/debossing? It is a technique that uses pressure to press textures and designs into paper. No ink is required to create an image! Saratoga Arts will be supplying beverages, supported by Walt Whitman, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. 

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  Must be 21+ to register.

  Wednesday, Sept 25th 2024 6:00-8:00 PM

  $32 member/$40 non-member

  

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• Introduction to Screenprinting

  • Start
    2 Oct 2024
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    9 Oct 2024
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    9:00 PM
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    Saratoga Arts
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  Introduction to Screenprinting

  taught by Ally DeRusso

  Learn the basics of screenprinting! We will use techniques like paper stencils and screen filler to create a 3 color design on paper creating 10 final prints. You will learn how to pull a print, how to mix ink, and register each layer.

  Session 1: Plan your design! We will begin by looking at some example screen prints, sketching our designs, and learning how to translate them into stencils. A demo of how to print and mix ink will be given.

  Session 2:  Printing! You will screen print your design this class, learn how to register each layer, and how to edition your work. 

  Students will be able to take home their screen to use again!

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  2 session class, Wednesday, Oct 2nd and 9th, 2024 6:00-9:00 PM 

  $115 member/$133 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $90 member/$108 non-member plus $25 material fee

  
  

  
  

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• Introduction to Woodcut

  • When
    5 Oct 2024
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  Introduction to Woodcut

  taught by Colleen Cox

  
  

  Woodcut is the oldest form of relief printmaking. In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of woodcut printmaking, including transferring an image to a block, various approaches to carving, and producing a series of prints.

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  This class can be repeatedly taken, allowing you to have a new found understanding of the process each time!
  

  1 session class, Saturday, October 5th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

  $60 member/$69 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $45 member/$54 non-member plus $15 material fee

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• Community Print Night October 11th

  • When
    11 Oct 2024
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    320 Broadway
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  Monitor: Ally DeRusso

  This is a chance to use our open studio hours to work independently on your project and discuss ideas with other printmakers. Ally is here for basic questions and troubleshooting when using the studio space. Shared consumables like ink, newsprint, cleaning supplies, etc. are provided. Bring your own plates/blocks and paper. We have carving tools, brayers, scribes, etc for you to use!

  Open to all levels, but no instruction is given.

  Pre-registration required as there is limited space!

  Friday, October 11th 6:00-9:00 PM

  $5.6 member/$7 non-member covers material cost(sharable consumables like inks, newsprint, cleaning supplies, etc.)

  

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• Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing

  • Start
    12 Oct 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    19 Oct 2024
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing

  taught by Colleen Cox

  
  

  In this workshop, we will use textures, stencils, image transfer and acrylic paint pens to create unique, layered prints on paper.

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  This class can be repeatedly taken, allowing you to have a newfound understanding of the process each time!

  2 sessions, Saturdays, Oct 12th and 19th, 2024 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

  $115 member/$133 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $90 member/$108 non-member plus $25 material fee

  
  

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• Beginner Drypoint

  • When
    16 Oct 2024
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  Beginner Drypoint

  taught by Christian Wechgelaer

  Learn the very basics of drypoint intaglio on plexiglass! Drypoint intaglio is a technique where you draw directly onto a plate using an etching needle. You will learn how to translate your drawings to a plexiglass plate and see a demo of the steps to printing a plate. You will leave we a few prints of your plate!

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  This class can be repeatedly taken, allowing you to have a newfound understanding of the process each time!

  1 session class, Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 6:00-9:00 PM

  $60 member/$69 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $45 member/$54 non-member plus $15 material fee

  

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  christianhenrywechgelaer.com

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• Monotypes with Natural Materials

  • When
    22 Oct 2024
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  Monotypes with Natural Materials

  taught by Xander Farmer

  
  

  Come learn to make one-of-a-kind prints with natural and found printmaking materials! Learn the basics of monotype printing and explore the capabilities of natural materials in prints. Monotype prints are typically composed on a plexiglass sheet or other flat surface, and subsequently pressed onto paper or another desired surface. Unlike others types of printmaking, monotype cannot be reproduced, so each piece is truly unique. If you have any materials (i.e. flowers, twigs, grasses, etc) that you are interested in printing with, feel free to bring them to the workshop!

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  1 session, Tuesday, October 22nd 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

  $60 member/$69 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $45 member/$54 non-member plus $15 material fee

  
  

  

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• Pint 'n Print October 25th Halloween Themed!

  • When
    25 Oct 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts 320 Broadway
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  Pint 'N Print

  with Christian Wechgelaer

  Come enjoy a fun evening where you can try out printmaking! We will be making Halloween themed prints through monotyping. What is a monotype? Monotype creates unique one of a one-of-a-kind prints! We will have Halloween stencils and images for you to work with. Bring a friend and learn something new! Saratoga Arts will be supplying beverages, supported by Walt Whitman, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. 

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  Must be 21+ to register.

  Friday, October 25th, 2024 6:00-8:00 PM

  $32 member/$40 non-member

  

  @christianhenry17

  
  

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• Introduction to Reduction Linocut

  • Start
    26 Oct 2024
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    2 Nov 2024
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  Introduction to Reduction Linocut

  taught by Colleen Cox

  
  

  Reduction linocut is a technique to create multi-colored images by only using one block. You begin by carving away part of your design, printing it, carving more and printing again on the same paper. You will learn how to translate your drawing onto a block, how to plan what to carve, and the process of carving and printing. You will walk away with a few prints of your image!

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  This class can be repeatedly taken, allowing you to have a newfound understanding of the process each time!

  2 sessions, Saturdays, Oct 26th and Nov 2nd, 2024 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

  $105 member/$123 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $90 member/$108 non-member plus $15 material fee

  
  

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• Introduction to Monotype

  • When
    6 Nov 2024
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Saratoga Arts
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  Introduction to Monotype

  taught by Christian Wechgelaer

  Monotype is a printmaking process that creates one unique print. This process is organic allowing for infinite possibilities, often resulting in painterly prints.  Students will learn and explore the basics of monotype printmaking in this one day workshop and given the opportunity to experiment and play with the medium.

  All materials are included. However, students are encouraged to bring flat objects like strings, leaves, fabric, etc. that can be run through the press. 

  This class can be repeatedly taken, allowing you to have a newfound understanding of the process each time!

  1 session class, Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 6:00-9:00 PM

  $60 member/$69 non-member

  Class price break down:

  $45 member/$54 non-member plus $15 material fee

  

  @christianhenry17

  christianhenrywechgelaer.com

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• Pint 'n Print November 13th Block Printing

  • When
    13 Nov 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Walt Whitman Brewery, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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  Pint 'N Print

  with Christian Wechgelaer

  Come enjoy a fun evening where you can try out printmaking! This event is an informal activity where you will learn how to carve and print a block print! What is a block print? Block prints or linocuts are a type of relief printmaking. Using carving tools you cut away the linoleum to create your design, what is carved away will be white and the remaining areas will be inked! A brayer is used to roll ink onto the block and can be printed by hand or with a printing press. 

  All materials and tools will be provided for the class.  

  This class is being hosted at Walt Whitman Brewery located at 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  Must be 21+ to register.

  Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 6:00-8:00 PM

  $32 member/$40 non-member

  

  @christianhenry17

  
  

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