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WINTER/SPRING PRINTMAKING CLASSES
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Sign up NOW for Winter/Spring 2013
Classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative:
with Megan Sterling
hurry - only a few spots left!
Sundays, January 20 - March 10, 2013
8 weeks, 12noon - 3pm
$300 ($50 deposit required to hold a place in the class)
Description:
This course engages color in an immediate way with this overview of the screenprinting process. Photo processes will be covered, as well as all you need to know about ink preparation, registration and pulling awesome prints. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.
(ok, so this isn't a kids class, but we did love this picture of Megan and Isabella) _________________________________________________________ Traditional Etchingwith Duffy O'Connor Thursdays, January 24 - March 28, 2013 10 weeks, 6 - 9pm $350 ($50 deposit required) Description: This hugely popular course in traditional intaglio printmaking is back! Etching techniques of line, aquatint and softground using zinc or copper plates will be covered. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.  _______________________________________________________ ********NEW! *******
(includes a project using relief printmaking)with Sanya GlisicSundays, April 14 - May 5, 2013 4 weeks, 12 - 3pm $175 ($25 deposit required to hold a place in the class) Description: Students are invited to join in a fun, relaxing and supportive atmosphere to strengthen their drawing skills, imagination and practice. In the first part of the course, students will create drawings and illustrations through a series of playful text and image exercises. In the second part, students will learn the basics of linoleum block carving and printing, and produce an edition of their own greeting cards or small prints by hand. Great for students looking for guided exploration into illustration, art and printmaking!
_________________________________________________ Stay tuned for more class offerings in Linocut, Bookmaking
and MORE!
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So, because the opening of the 23rd Annual International Small Print Show was such a smash hit,
we've replaced all the sold prints with new ones, and hope you'll continue to come by to view and shop through the month of January.
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 Christine Gendre-Bergere, detail of an etching/drypoint of her printmaking tools  Artemio Rodriguez, "Nino Marciano", linocut,
4642 North Western Avenue
(in Lincoln Square, just across the street from the CTA Brown line
stop at Western - easy peasy!) GORGEOUS, whimsical, fun and AFFORDABLE works on paper. We've been doing this for 23 years, and it just keeps getting freakingly better! Lots of new artists, as well as your veteran faves, from all over the planet. Over 60 artists and hundreds of prints, many under 100 bucks. An opportunity to buy local and meet and support the artists in your community and beyond. Purchase utterly unique and meaningful gifts for your loved ones, or simply treat yourself. The prints on the walls are constantly changing as work is sold and cool new stuff replaces it. We can't WAIT to see you and show you around!
This show also features a HUGE selection of artist-made
cards, books, t-shirts, posters and other DIY gifts.  Cleo Wilkinson, "Murmur", mezzotint, 5 x 5 cm,  Ryan Kapp, "4 Seasons in Chicago", set of 4 screenprints, $155 for the set
We sold out of this within the first 2 hours of the opening, then sold out of it again, but Ryan just dropped off a few more sets, so come and get 'em while you can!
Scott Westgard, "Stubborn Fish", etching
Grazvyda Andrijauskaite, "Girl and a Bird", color etching  
Participating Artists:
Grazvyda Andrijauskaite (Lithuania), Colleen Aufderheide, George Bodmer, Corinna Button (UK), Eva Christensen, Brenda Friedman, Marnie Galloway, Christine Gendre-Bergere (France), Sanya Glisic, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Patrick Herndon, Todd Irwin, Ryan Kapp, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., Scott Kiefer, Eunji Kim (Korea), Jo Ana Kubiak, Carol Lader, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Alan Lerner, Letterform, Siu Jane Liu (China), Bart Longacre, Dan MacAdam, Maggie Marlin, Ray Maseman, Michelle McCoy, Bert Menco, Maria Mungai, Ashley Nason, Dennis O'Malley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Artemio Rodriguez (Mexico), Maria Sanchez, Jeff Sippel, Sarah Smelser, Starshaped Press (Jen Farrell), Megan Sterling, Shawn Stucky, Kyra Termini, Charlie Van Gilder, Amy Ventura, Scott Westgard, Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), Nele Zirnite (Latvia)
The exhibition runs through January 26, 2013
More information and high rez images: contact Deborah at 773-293-2070 or by email
Or check out more small prints from the show on our
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Meanwhile....LIKE the CPC on
FACEBOOK
for more prints and general friendliness!
And then, check out our
BLOG  or come by and mingle with our assorted artists, dogs, visitors, and sea creatures...
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CAN'T FIND US??????
 Alan Lerner, "Location, Location, Location...", screenprint
The CPC is located in Lincoln Square, at 4642 N. Western Avenue, just across the street from the Brown Line el stop, on the west side of the street, between Wilson and Leland. Check us out on the web: www.chicagoprintmakers.com
Get inky everyone!!!!
Please excuse our scaffolding. Since we are mere renters,
we have no control over this.
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contact:
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
info@chicagoprintmakers.com
773.293.2070
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