Gelatin Printmaking Workshops

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#1 Gelatin Prints – the beginning
Thursday, October 22, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 PM
@ The Studio @ 93 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA
$35.00 to reserve your space email to lgcreate@yahoo.com
Gelatin Printmaking is low tech, fun and fast. This class is for anyone who has no or limited experience with gelatin printmaking. We will use “stamps” and “stencils” to work into the ink and create many images. All materials and supplies are provided. The class is limited to 4 people so email to reserve your space today. To see what is possible check out my website. http://www.linda-germain.com/
#2 Gelatin Prints – Ghost Prints
Thursday, October 29, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 PM
@ The Studio @ 93 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA
$35.00 to reserve your space email to lgcreate@yahoo.com
Ghost prints are delicate and detailed. This gelatin plate printmaking workshop will focus on making the most of your ghost prints. You will learn how to increase range of value and color, and 20 other tips on how to create a strong ghost print. All materials and supplies are provided. This class is for anyone who has done gelatin printing at least once before or anyone who is a quick learner and willing to jump right in and give it a try. The class is limited to 4 people so email to reserve your space today. To see what is possible check out my website. http://www.linda-germain.com/
#3 Gelatin Prints – Working Small – cards and ATC’s
Thursday, November 5, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 PM
@ The Studio @ 93 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA
$35.00 to reserve your space email to lgcreate@yahoo.com

Gelatin Printmaking is low tech, fun and fast. Working small requires us to scale down and simplify our marks. We will use “stamps” and “stencils” to work into the ink and create our images. One goal will be to complete a few cards or ATC’s. All materials and supplies are provided. The class is limited to 4 people so email to reserve your space today. To see what is possible check out my website. http://www.linda-germain.com/
#4 Gelatin Prints – How to make the Gelatin Plate
Thursday, November 12, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 PM
@ The Studio @ 93 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA
$35.00 to reserve your space email to lgcreate@yahoo.com
The focus of this workshop is to make the gelatin plate. Everyone will make a small plate to take home. These plates need to harden over night in the refrigerator before they are ready to use. Anyone who wants to make gelatin prints can take this class. The class is limited to 4 people so email to reserve your space today. To see what is possible check out my website. http://www.linda-germain.com/

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In the Studio w/ Friends

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Tonight I had some company in the studio.  Taking some time off from gelatin printing and playing with paint with my nephew.  Here he is admiring his handy work.  We rolled out a piece of paper the whole length of the studio and got the paint everywhere.  He is a pensive little guy.  His brother painted a bit but was more interested in planes and the bridge that we built over the painting. I played with some ferns and leaves.  I also tried several different papers.  Just experimenting and keeping it light. http://www.linda-germain.com/

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What to do when gelatin prints are not "working"?

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Well sometimes I just keep going when the prints are not coming out the way I want them to.  Sometimes I quit for the day, sometimes I changes size or color.  I want it to be fun all the time, and I want all the prints to be great.  Ha Ha Ha  Oh well.  So today I started with a very dark black/blue that I do not really care for.  I experimented for a while and then made a few more collages from security envelopes.  Then I looked through old prints for inspiration.  Then I did some doodling.

In the spirit of the season I will share this doodle that I did at figure drawing a couple of weeks ago.  Enjoy!
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Back to Gelatin Printmaking tonight

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I was at the farm today taking care of perennials, but gelatin printing tonight.  I cut a new stencil and continued with the map series.  I ended up with 2 or 3 that I like at this point.  That is a good night.  I found a tiny Maple tree while I was weeding today and thought I would try to print with it.  It is not very flat so it usually does not

work as well as I would like.  So I took a picure and maybe I will do some sketches that can turn into etching plates. http://www.linda-germain.com/

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