Printmaking
Chrysalis Printmaking Studio
Printmaking studio classes at SOMArts offer dynamic, reasonably-priced classes for experienced printmakers as well as people who don’t think of themselves as artists—until they start producing gorgeous prints!
All supplies are included, with the exception of plates and paper (which can be purchased directly from the instructor at cost). Please bring an apron or old shirt to protect your clothing, and leave perfectionism and control at the door.
About the Instructor:
Katie Gilmartin valiantly attempted to embody the anguished suffering artist, but chronic waffling and backsliding forced her to resign herself to a life of delight, abundance, and gusto. She now devotes herself to the redemptive power of pleasure, creating images that celebrate mirth, ease, exuberance, bliss, and lust. These are our birthright and, in a just and therefore peaceful world, would be available to every one of us in abundance. She is a co-owner of City Art Cooperative Gallery at 828 Valencia in San Francisco, and exhibits her work there regularly, as well as online at www.katiegilmartin.com.
To register for a class, receive more information, or find out about future opportunies, email katie@katigilmartin.com.
2010 Fall Sessions
Mesmerizing Monotype
Monotypes are often called “painterly prints”: their creation is spontaneous, serendipitous, and immediate. In this class you’ll learn to produce vibrant one-of-a-kind prints combining the simplicity of stencils, the gorgeous detail of leaf and blossom prints, and a rich variety of textures. We’ll explore painting on monotype plates, layering images with multiple “drops,” and chine colle´. Monotypes can be printed on fabric as well as paper. The majority of class time will be devoted to hands-on experimentation and creation. Beginners welcome, as well as those with experience in the medium; each student will receive individual attention at his or her level. Drawing skills not necessary. All supplies included, except paper. Classes are intimate: limited to five students.
$240 (plus $15 facilities fee)
Luminous Linocut
Linocut transforms the simplest of images into graphic form, producing bold, dramatic prints. You’ll learn to plan an image, cut a lino plate, and create positive and negative lines. You will print with two or three-color viscosity as well as rainbow rolls, and you’ll learn to register multiple “drops.” Linocuts make gorgeous prints; they can be used to create notecards and to print on fabric as well as paper. Come loosen up, play, and experiment. Beginners welcome, as well as those with experience in the medium; each student will receive individual attention at his or her level. All supplies included, except for paper and linocut plates. Classes are intimate: limited to five students.
$240 (plus $15 facilities fee)
Omnivorous Open Studio
This is an opportunity for experienced printmakers to use the studio at very low cost; no instruction is provided. Participation is limited to 5 printers to prevent bottlenecks on the press. Because familiarity with this studio’s equipment and procedures is required, you need to have taken at least one six-week class (or a weekend monotype intensive) at Chrysalis Studio to attend. Please register for only one of the two open studios. Pre-registration is required.
Linocut: Wednesday August 18, 6 to 9:30pm
$15 (plus $5 facilities fee)
Queer Youth Printmaking Classes & Exhibitions
Note: this class is currently on hiatus. Email katie@katiegilmartin.com for future opportunities.
Free Class for Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Questioning, and Intersex Youth (14 to 24).
Local queer artist Katie Gilmartin periodically teaches a drop-in printmaking class for queer youth with studio space provided by SOMArts. Selections from the exhibition Little Prints: Queer Youth Take On The Universe are on the Queer Cultural Center website.
