Do you like drawing? Lithography and drawing have historically had a close kindship. This materials-based printing process involves hand-drawn and or hand-painted imagery. The drawing is then chemically affixed (etched) onto a flat stone or metal plate before printing an edition (multiple copies). This four-week course is designed for both beginner and advanced artist and will explore the fundamentals of black and white lithographic printing.

Concepts and techniques covered during this class include the application of litho-crayons and washes to press usage and editioning. Demonstrations and group discussions will help to reinforce proper techniques, while one-on-one instruction and feedback with the instructor will help students achieve self-expression. At the conclusion of this course, students will be encouraged to present and discuss each other’s work.

The class meets once a week for four consecutive weeks.

Classes Breakdown

Class 1:

• Intro to Materials and process
• Safety demo
• Plate prep
• Deoxidize plate
• Demo transferring image to plate
• Demo drawing on plate
• Homework: Research, concept and development

Class 2:

• Demo 1st etching of plate
• Students finish drawing on plate
• Students etch image onto plate
• Homework: Students consider an edition of prints

Class 3:

• Demo 2nd etching of plate.
• Demo inking.
• Demo printing with press.
• Students complete 2nd etch.
• Students begin printing.

Class 4:

• Students print Final edition.
• Pin up work – talk about it.