Summer 2008 Book Arts and Printmaking Classes

The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts now has an online registration form. Go to: https://www.pittsburgharts.org/PCAreg.php

Check out the listings for Book Arts & Printmaking, as well as other Summer offerings from the PCA at:
http://www.pittsburgharts.org/school_summer08.php
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Upcoming Spring 2008 Printmaking Classes at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

Register for classes by going to the PCA School registration page

Printmaking and Etching Techniques

Instructor: Thomas Norulak
PBA 100 - Level: All
Printmaking Studio
8 Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
March 31 – May 19
$200 members, $225 non-members (fee includes use of tools, inks, and solvents)

Focus on both traditional and contemporary etching techniques in this multi-level class Learn to apply relief, intaglio, and monoprinting techniques onto a variety of commercial papers Make images you can hand color, collage and reproduce Continuing students are welcome Paper and plates can be purchased in class.


Printmaking Open Studio

Instructor: Thomas Norulak
PBA 101 - Level: Int./Adv.
Printmaking Studio
8 Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
March 26 – May 14
$150 members, $175 non-members (fee includes use of tools, inks, and solvents)

Prerequisite: printmaking class or monitor’s approval Plates and paper can be purchased.

No instruction given.


Printmaking Overview

Instructor: Matt Forrest
PBA 103 - Level: All
at AIR and the PCA Printmaking Studio
2 Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
April 4 and April 11
$150 members, $175 non-members (fee includes materials)

Get introduced to various methods of printing The first session, which takes place at Artist Image Resource, will introduce you to lithography and photo litho processes At the second session, at PCA, learn to print with polymer plates Each session will include demonstrations and hands-on printmaking activities An information sheet will be sent to you upon registration Session one meets directly at AIR (Artist Image Resource, 518 Foreland St, Pittsburgh PA 15212) Session two meets at the Printmaking Studio at PCA.
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Leonard Leibowitz showing master prints in many prestigious exhibitions

Leonard Leibowitz is showing his master prints in many prestigious exhibitions and recently won the New York Central Art Supply award at The Society of American Graphic Artist exhibition.  The New York City Public Library selected one of his prints for their collection.  Leonard also has prints in the American Color Print Society exhibition and the Workman's
Circle exhibition entitled Angels and Demons.

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Print Group Exhibit opportunity at the Art Loft in Mt. Lebanon

615 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412-563-3003

Gallery Hours: M, Tues, Wed,
Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM
Thurs: 10 AM - 8 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM

ELIGIBILITY: Current Print Group members in good standing. Work should be matted, framed and ready for hanging. There are also bins available for unframed, wrapped work.

Please include two ID tags on back of work.

DROP OFF FOR JURYING: Saturday, November 10, from 10:00 AM -NOON

PICK UP UNACCEPTED WORK: Saturday, November 10, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM

JUROR: Sally Gehl, gallery owner

ENTRY FEE: $25.00, checks made payable to Pittsburgh Print Group

COMMISSION: The artist receives 60% and the gallery takes a 40% commission on work sold. ALL WORK SHOULD BE PRICED FOR SALE.

INSURANCE: Work will be insured during the course of the exhibition.

PICK UP AFTER CLOSE OF EXHIBIT: Saturday, January 5, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you are unable to pick up your work, you MUST make alternate arrangements.
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Hoyt Institute Membership Screening

Hoyt Institute Membership Screening- October 6th- Application and information www.hoytartcenter.org
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