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Non-Toxic Printmaking: Solar Plate Printing
Course Code: CJGTUE930AM032310
Spring 2010
Faculty: C.J. Guerin
Start Date: Tuesday - Thursday, 03/23/2010
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration: Three Days
Fee: $150
Etched by the sun and processed in water, solar plate is a unique and versatile printmaking technique. Artwork is created on transparent film or glass using opaque drawing materials, photocopies, photographs, found objects or digital images. Both relief’s can achieve a wide range of printed effects and intaglio etched plates. Unlike traditional printmaking methods, with solar plate the image appears in the same direction as the original drawing. This workshop is for all skill levels and no previous printmaking experience is necessary. Printmakers, mixed-media artists, and painters who wish to explore and expand their repertoire will be able to incorporate solar etching in their work. Students will have the opportunity create a limited edition. Relief plates have the potential for countless prints and intaglios about 125 prints. Two 5” x 7” solar plates and one 8” x 10” solar plate will be provided. Additional plates available for purchase.





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