PrintShop A Go-Go

Learn the basics of printmaking, new techniques, and make some color prints with Matt Bagley of Iron Frog Press and creator of the Print Frog®.

10am - 4pm Adult 2-color Linocut Workshop (Registration Required - see below)

12pm - 4pm All Ages CMYK Color Theory Workshop (come and go - No Registration )

12pm - 4pm All Ages Foam-Plate Collagraph Workshop (come and go - No Registration)

CMYK COLOR THEORY WORKSHOP

Artists of all ages will have fun learning about the complex world of color using printmaking. Participants can expect to take home multiple colorful unique monotypes. Ages 6+ are welcome and parents are encouraged to get involved in this fun-creative experience. *Younger children may participate if closely supervised by parent. PROJECT TIME: about 30 minutes

FOAM-PLATE COLLAGRAPH WORKSHOP 

In this all ages workshop artists will learn plate making, typesetting, printing editions, and how printmaking can give the artist a voice. There will be some pre-cut shapes and type provided to help in creating their print imagery. Ages 6+ are welcome to participate and parents are encouraged to get involved in this fun-creative workshop. *Younger children may participate if closely supervised by parent. PROJECT TIME: about 30 minutes

2-COLOR LINOCUT WORKSHOP 

Adults will learn the process to complete a two-color linocut, including transfer methods, cutting techniques, and registration. Artists will print their own fine art edition using the skills and tricks to enable them to continue printmaking. PROJECT TIME: about 6 hrs.

Presented by Iron Frog Press, a Dallas-based printmaking workshop for novice to professionals, and sponsored by the Office of Arts & Culture.