Kitchen Table Printmaking

PennWest University Art Therapy Program

We will work on different printmaking techniques each week as we explore community and the act of creating as a means of wellness

Hey! Do you enjoy making art, but maybe don’t have a bunch of specialty supplies, or are curious what you can do with common household objects? Do you have a bunch of assorted craft supplies and want something to do with them? Or perhaps are you looking for something fun to do this summer and are looking for an entry-level art hobby to pick up? Kitchen Table Printmaking is an accessible form of art-making geared for social connection and media exploration!During our two-hour studios, we will build community as we work on different printmaking techniques each week. There will be a prompt for discussion and artistic inspiration. Expect to be encouraged to connect with other makers, to explore new techniques, and get messy! To quote Ms. Frizzle, “take chances, make mistakes, get messy!”Sessions are open to individuals over the age of 18. Please come expecting to engage with fellow participants, either verbally or through the chat, preferably with camera on. There will be diverse participants present in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, sexual orientation, and more, with the expectation of respect and courtesy for all individuals.Note: the studio space may be locked after 10 minutes, so please ensure that you are on time for the session. If no participants show up within the first 20 minutes, the studio will close for the day. Ticket sales will end 15 minutes before the event starts. Required Materials (to bring each session):<ul><li>Thin drawing paper, rice paper, sketchbook paper, or scrapbook paper to print on. Copy paper may not work well due to its slickness.</li><li>Some kind of ink/paint</li><li>Something to spread the ink (A brayer/roller, paintbrush, tab of cardboard, or sponge/makeup sponge)</li><li>Something to press the ink into the paper (a barren, wide wooden spoon, rolling pin, or your palm)</li></ul>Suggested materials for each week:<ul><li>May 12 - Texture rubbings: something with texture– plants from outside, tree bark, wood grain, pop tabs, lace, thick woven fabric, string, etc., crayons or pastels, paper</li><li>May 19 - Monotypes: aluminum foil, block ink or india ink or watercolor/acrylic paint, roller, paper, pencil or ballpoint pen, spray bottle, small brush, optionally a pane of glass to paint on</li><li>June 2 - Styrofoam Prints: styrofoam plates, pencil or ballpoint pen, sketch paper, washable markers, sponge or spray bottle</li><li>June 9 - Collagraph: popsicle sticks, cardboard, relatively flat found objects, scissors, x-acto knife (optional), glue, paint or ink, brayer or brush, barren (or your palm)</li><li>June 16 - Gelli plate: gelatin plate or plexiglass, acrylic paint, barren, magazine clippings, textured objects, stamps, stencils</li><li>June 30 - Gelli plate: gelatin plate or plexiglass, acrylic paint, barren, magazine clippings, textured objects, stamps, stencils</li><li>July 7 - Stamps: erasers, potatoes or other firm veggies, corks, carving tools like speedball gouges, an ink pad or paint, paper</li><li>July 14 - Linocut: linoleum or rubber block, gouges, block ink, brayer, barren</li><li>July 21 - Linocut: linoleum or rubber block, gouges, block ink, brayer, barren</li><li>July 28 - Upcycle with fabric paint &amp; stamps: thrifted clothes or fabric to experiment with, fabric ink, carved stamps or linocut blocks, brayer, barren</li><li>Aug 4 - Free choice of materials to printmake with. Choose from your favorite type of printmaking from an earlier session, or bring an in-progress piece to work on together.</li></ul> PennWest's virtual community studios promote wellness through creativity and self reflection. We know that through art we can foster connection even while we are apart. The studios are a place for people from all walks of life to come together and make art as a community. We seek to promote mental health awareness and activities that cultivate positive mental health habits.The studio runs several days a week at varying times throughout the year. Schedule changes about every 4 months.The studio is run by the Art Therapy Program at PennWest University in Pennsylvania, USA. Our masters level students lead the studios in order to gain experience.· The virtual studio is FREE to anyone, over the age of 18, that wishes to join.· Come one day or many (no cap, but we ask that if you sign-up, then you attend)· Artistic training or skill is not required.· Begin a new piece each time or work on pieces in progressWhat to expect:· The first 5-10 minutes of each session will be a time to "gather."· Working time: After checking in, we will spend 60-90 minutes working on our art while continuing to engage in conversation and connecting with one another. About each half hour, we will reconnect and discuss ideas for continuing or adapting the prompt if a new direction is needed.· Closure: typically the last 10-20 minutes are reserved for sharing our art. Attendees may show what they made if they wish.· Please note: if no participants show up within the first 20 minutes of a session, the studio will close up for the day.Some ground rules:· When entering the meeting, please have your name displayed on your screen – we will not let people in and/or may remove people who do not have a name displayed.· Some form of participation is required. The studio is designed to be interactive, and it may be off-putting to other members if there is someone who is just sitting in the background, not participating. Although we prefer participants to have their videos on, we understand this is not always possible, due to wifi or other issues. In these cases we ask that you participate by voice and at least introduce yourself at the beginning of the group.· Please arrive on time! If you are more than 5 minutes late the studio may be locked, and then you won't get to participate.*NOTE: Once you register you will receive an email about 2 hours before the event to access the zoom meeting through the online event page*If you have any questions, you can contact the studio at ArtTherapy@Pennwest.edu

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