Pronto Plate Lithography
September 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - September 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
$460.00
Saturday-Sunday, September 21-22, 10 AM-5 PM
with Carolyn Muskat
Spend a weekend with the Litho Queen! Visiting instructor Carolyn Muskat joins us in the teaching studio to share her expertise on making lithographic prints using Pronto Plates.
Pronto Plates, also known as polyester plates, offer artists an easy introduction to litho printing. They can be used with direct drawing, or printed images and text from a laser printer. They come at an economical price, are thin enough to be cut with a scissors and combine well with other print processes on paper or fabric. We will cover the advantages and limitations of these plates, along with basic registration methods and color printing.
The 2-day format gives participants the time to learn the basics and then bring in new plates/images for printing and troubleshooting. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a Master Printer in a small-group setting and get individual attention and guidance on your work. We only offer this workshop once a year, so make sure to grab your spot early!
Materials cost includes plates, paper, ink and chemistry. Participants will need to bring their own apron and gloves for cleaning up.
About the Instructor
Carolyn’s work has been in local, national, and international exhibitions, including the solo exhibitions “Carolyn Muskat: Moving Forward, Looking Back” at the Nesto Gallery, Milton, MA, “Here and Now: Prints by Carolyn Muskat” at the Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX, and “A Sense of Place” at Smith College in MA. Recent group exhibitions include “Conversations: Work by Jennifer Erbe and Carolyn Muskat” at Washington St. Gallery, Somerville, MA; “3rd Hanoi Miniprint Biennial” in Hanoi, Vietnam; the “8th International Lithographic Symposium” in Tidaholm, Sweden; and “Somerville Prints!” at the Brickbottom Gallery in Somerville, MA.. In Fall 2023, Carolyn traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam as one of three representatives from the U.S. for the International Arts Residency and Festival “Hanoi Arts Connecting 6”. Her work is in numerous collections nationally and internationally. Carolyn is also the owner and Master Printer of Muskat Studios, a professional collaborative print studio in Somerville where she assists artists in the creation of original print works.
This workshop is currently full. Fill out the form below to be placed on the waiting list.