Welcome to the 100 Print Project
Class starts on Friday, March 13th, through March 27th 2020.
Very Important:
Shortly you will receive a confirmation email for me. If you do not then please check your spam or junk folders. If you still do not find it, then please email me Linda@LindaGermain.com.
The email that is associated with your PayPal purchase is the only way I have to contact you.
One way to ensure that my emails get to you, is to add my email address to your contacts.
Now is a great time to gather your supplies and make the gelatin and glycerin printing plate.
Supplies for Making the Gelatin printing plate:
- 3 Boxes of Gelatin ( One box = 1 oz. 1 packet does not equal 1 oz You need a total of 3 oz of powdered gelatin)
- 12 oz of glycerin
- shallow 9” x 13” pan – cookie sheet approximate size
Things you probably already have that you will need to gather
- Level counter top or surface * very important
- Rubber spatula to gently stir the ingredients
- Bowl large enough to hold 4 cups of water
- Measuring cup
Minimum supplies that you will need for printing:
- 4” SOFT rubber brayers least one – But 2 – 4 of varying sizes would be more convenient
- Speedball water soluble block printing ink – small tubes of cyan, process yellow, magenta and gold, medium tube of black and white and any other colors you like.
- Plexi glass palette for ink and one for the gelatin plate (glass or flexible cutting mat good too)
- Spray bottle for water
- Rags to clean brayer
- Sulphite drawing paper 90 lb or
basic art supplies
- scissors
- manilla folder
- Tyvek for cutting stencils
- pens, pencils
- large stack of newsprint paper
- exacto knife and fresh blades
- self healing cutting mat or cutting surface
Other supplies that you may have:
- very flat leaves, weeds and grasses
- threads and yarns
- feathers
- found object stamping tools like, cut glass, cap covers and wooden blocks
If you need the instructions on how to make the glycerin and gelatin plate then:
the private password is maketheplate
and the link is https://www.lindagermain.com/make-glycerin-gelatin-printing-plate/
If you have questions please email me Linda@LindaGermain.com
Masking Stencils
If you are new to using masking stencils, then check out this short tutorial and cut a few masking stencils today. https://www.lindagermain.com/masking-stencils/
Answers to FAQ’s
When does the class start?
This 100 Print Project, an online gelatin printmaking class, with Linda Germain begins March 13th through March 27th 2020.
How is the content delivered?
Great question. Each lesson day you will receive an email with the link to the private classroom. There you will find written text and a video of the day’s lesson. I believe that the best way for you to improve your printmaking skills is to make a lot of art. So the videos are short and meant to inspire you to action. The 9 lessons will be spaced out over 2 weeks to give you time to explore each lesson.
Questions can be asked and answered in the classroom or on the private Facebook Group. The Facebook Group is a rich supportive resource that I suggest you become a part of, but it is not required. It is quite simple to be part of the group. You just need a personal profile and then I can add you to the group. There is no need to “friend” people.
What type of computer or online skills do I need to participate?
You will need high speed internet access so that you can stream videos. All group conversations will be on a private Facebook page. You do not have to join the Facebook group but it will contain valuable discussions and learning.
How are payments handled?
Paypal and major credit cards through pay pal.
Who is this class for?
The 100 PRINT PROJECT, an online gelatin printmaking class is for anyone who wants to make a lot of gelatin prints with an eye using composition and design skills to make pleasing monotype prints.
You can be a newbie or a seasoned printmaker, digital artist, mixed media artist, printmaker who does not have a press, art teacher, or art therapist. You will benefit from this course as long a you are willing to experiement and let go of some control.
Does the class meet at a certain time?
After the daily videos and lessons are released, you will be able to access the information at any time that is convenient to you.
Does it matter what part of the world am I in?
You can be where you are and that is perfect. I am on the East Coast of the United States.
How much time is required each day?
Hmmm. Required is a strong word. You get out of it what you put into it. So that said, nothing is ever required. My hope is that you will be able to use this course to commit extra time to your art practice.
I am thinking 1 hour a day, but it is really up to you. You can always do what you can and come back to the information later, when you have more time.
How long will I have access to the materials?
You will be able to download all material so that you could access them for as long as you would like. The 100 PRINT PROJECT, course site will remain available to you for 6 months after the class ends. The private Facebook group could be active for as long as participants choose.
What happens after I register for the course?
Thank-You and Welcome! Very shortly you will receive more information about gathering your supplies. Shortly before the start day you will receive password and access to the class website, and facebook page.