Printmakers Retreat is Evolving

2010, book arts / Linda Germain / July 28, 2015

I got a lot of feedback about what would be important to have in a mixed media printmakers retreat. I have been considering your desires carefully.

I think it is best to simplify and focus on one or two objectives. (Because we can always have another week long retreat.)

This is the plan so far:

A week long online course to support you in dedicating a little more time to your art practice – starting August 26th, a Wednesday.
Each day will begin with refreshing your mind set, be it, a walk, a writing, a mediation or other activity to support your commitment to your art retreat.
The skill based focus of this course will be learning several book forms to transform those piles of prints into works of art.
One week long project that I will offer is to develop a series of 8 prints that are heavily layered and revealed. Each day we will use a new method to develop the layers.
Finally, I hope to create the retreat environment by supporting you in pulling an all nighter, listening to artist talks and finding an empowering way to critique your work.

If you have any questions about this online retreat, then please email me and I will be happy to help.

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What is Next?

combined techniques / Linda Germain / July 21, 2015

Life is an ebb and flow. I wish I could remember that, and we are all on different tides.

I have been exploring printmaking retreats, goals, authentic expression and what’s next. Even during this exploration I have been experiencing ebbs and flows.

So far for me, what I want in a week long mixed media printmaking course is:

Time and space to play
Support and community
Loose guidelines and assignments
To be supported in developing my own style and voice.
OH yeah, fun and joy.

Is that asking too much? What would be most important to you in a week long mixed media printmaking course?

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Piles of paper with potential

mixed media printmaking / Linda Germain / July 17, 2015

There are many reasons why I have pile of prints:

It takes time for me to get into the flow of printing.
Gelatin printing is experimental and often uncontrollable
I love the process more than the final product.

But sometimes I like to make a finished product or print.

Cut and collage
Crop and frame
Fold, sew and make a book

What do you like to do with your printed papers? Do you frame them? Do you purge or do you save them all? Would you like to take a class that focused on using all your papers/prints with potential?

If so then join the the special interest list below and I will send you more info as the class develops.

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