Friday May 10th from 1pm - 5pm
Course Description
This workshop explores printmaking utilizing a plexiglass matrix, with focuses on dry-
point mark making and experimental monoprint processes. Students will learn a variety of
techniques to produce editions and monoprints, as well as processes that can shape their art
practice at large. This is a process-based workshop with no limitations placed on subject matter
or content, but students are encouraged to work from their own lexicon of imagery and interests;
our focus is on finding new ways to make an impression or reinvent an image.
The workshop will function as an “open-studio” style format, with several demonstrations
sprinkled throughout, and then utilizing the workshop time allotted to its maximum potential.
We will take time to look at and discuss student work, as well as look at prints and other reference
material for inspiration and guidance.
As printmaking is a physical, material, and process-based medium, this workshop focuses
on embodied experience and learning. Although technical discussion regarding printing strict
clean editions of matrixes will be covered, we will also subvert printmaking’s historical context via
utilizing taught techniques to explore variability in print editions through monoprints. Our main
focuses will be pressure and impression, touch/tactility, materiality, translation, indexicality,
multiplicity, experimentation, spontaneity, and playing with uncertainty. Rather than perfecting
or mastering a technique, we will think about printmaking as resourcefulness, changing or
reinventing rules to suit our purposes as artists. Students are asked to come with sketches/ideas
for imagery prepared, if possible.
All levels welcome.
Registration and Fees
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Members: $125.00
Non-Members: $150.00
Advanced Registration Required.
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Registration and Code of Conduct Policy
Materials:
-Triangular Scraper (OPTIONAL, but highly recommended)
-Acrylic Sheet, 8” x 10”
Students should also bring a sketchbook or photograph to work from/be inspired by, as well as cotton paper if they have any
About the instructor:
Isa Ghanayem was born in Illinois, raised by the forest preserves of the midwest and her majesty, Lake Michigan. Isa spent her formative years in the dance studio deepening her relationship to the body and visual storytelling, which she now integrates into her making. In 2019 she received her B.F.A. at Loyola University Chicago, with concentrations in printmaking, sculpture/ceramics, and textiles. In 2023 Isa received her MFA in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design. Through printmaking, sculpture, photography, dance, and sound, her multi- media installations allow her to work both intricately and on large scales.