[Cwgrad-announcements] FW: La Mano Press Workshop and Exhibition Schedule

[Amanda]

La Mano Press is happy to offer a variety of workshops, geared towards
sharing the appreciation of printmaking while learning some basic skills.
Workshops are open to the public, ages 12 years and older. Space is limited
and classes fill up fast. 
TO SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS GO TO:
http://www.lamanopress.com/workshops.html
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Print Collaboration with Artemio Rodriguez
February 9,10 
Fee: $150+ $25 Material Fee
*This work shop will be Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 9 am - 2 pm. You
will be given an hour lunch break on Saturday, but there will be no lunch
break on Sunday. Please make sure to bring a lunch, for only light snacks
will be served. 

Collaborate with artist Artemio Rodriguez and produce a unique print. Using
a pre determined image and transfered on to a linocut plate, it will be
diveded into sections and given to participants to carve on linoleum. A
small edition of the complete print will be produced. Be a part of this
unique workshop. Limited to 12 participants.
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Introduction to Drypoint with Gabriela Martinez
March 8, 9
Fee: $100+ $25 Material Fee
Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm (with One hour lunch break)

Drypoints are created by directly scratching an image onto a plate and then
printing the image from the plate via an etching press.  Participants will
learn how to transfer images onto the plate, experiment with a variety of
mark-making techniques, explore line and value, and aquire skills in proper
printing methods.  The instructor will cover selective wiping as well as
combining colors a la poupee.  This course is perfect for beginners who
enjoy drawing as well as experienced artists looking for a new mode of
expression.

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Crash Course in Screen Printing with John Miner    
March 21, 22
Fee: $125+ $35 Material Fee
Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm (with One hour lunch break)

Produce your own 2-color screen print edition using a hands-on, low-tech
approach. You will be introduced to a basic survey of the screen print
process, utilizing hand-done artwork to create a photographically generated
stencil. Course includes screen preparation, basic color separation
techniques, and multi color printing. 

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Beginning Woodcut with Dolores Carlos  
April 19, 20
Fee: $100 + $25 Material Fee

Dolores Carlos will cover the basic techniques of carving on wood and
printing using hand techniques as well as running a print through an etching
press and a letter press. Participants will create a small edition of prints
to share with friends.
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DON'T MISS OUR UPCOMING EXHIBITION: 
LOVE*LIFE*LUST
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 16 from 7 to 10 pm
For more info click here: http://www.lamanopress.com/artists.html



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Maurya Simon

Professor 
Department of Creative Writing
University of California Riverside
900 University Avenue
Riverside, CA 92521-0318

TEL. (951) 827-2006 (office)

FAX: (951) 827-3619 

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