Woodcut Printmaking Techniques w. Kristy Cavaretta (Spring 2025) Monday Nights, 5 Week Session
5 Week Session
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
April 7th- May 5th
Instructor: Kristy Cavaretta
5 Week Session
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
April 7th- May 5th
Instructor: Kristy Cavaretta
5 Week Session
Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm
April 7th- May 5th
Instructor: Kristy Cavaretta
Description
Explore relief printmaking with guidance from artist Kristy Cavaretta. Acquire the skills to design, carve, and print an image of your choice.
In this five-week class, you will learn about printmaking tools and materials, practice mark-making and image transfer techniques, and use Chase's etching press to print your own woodblock. Aside from basics, we'll explore color printmaking, masking, multiple block printing, and reduction printing for those interested in creating more complex pieces. Cavaretta will serve as a sounding board throughout the creation and completion of your artwork. At the end of the session, you will leave with your own finished art print.
Skill Level
This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
What to Bring
A roll of paper towels
Notebook/writing utensils
One color and two color image design idea
Carving tools (if you have them)
If you'd like to explore color block printing, we encourage you to bring your own colored inks.
What’s Included
Two 9”x12” woodblocks per student
Carving tools
Black ink, a limited selection of colored inks
Newsprint/paper for test printing
Paper for an edition of 5 prints
Students can purchase additional wood blocks and paper from Chases Garage during class.
Logistics
Registered students will receive a “welcome” email one week prior to the start date.
Kristy Cavaretta
Kristy Cavaretta began printmaking in 2014 at Chases Garage in York, Maine in various workshop settings. Since having her children she has leaned into block printing, direct object printing, and collagraph printing for their accessibility and speed. Either the ability to make a piece in a single nap time sitting or chipping away at a larger work little by little over a long period of time. In 2021 Maine Magazine named Cavaretta one of the years’ artists to watch, in 2023 she held her first solo exhibition at the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts. Cavaretta teaches printmaking at Chases Garage in York, Maine and is proud to sit on the board of art and wellness non-profit ArtHope ( 2015-present.) In 2024 Cavaretta was honored to become a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association and the New England Monotype Guild.
TERMS + CONDITIONS
Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. Chases reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment. The student agrees to abide by any and all rules and policies of the studios. Chases will assume no responsibility for any loss, personal or physical. With enrollment, a student consents to being photographed in classes (unless we informed in writing). These photographs may be used by Chases in future promotional efforts without specific written permission from the student.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
100% Refund (minus processing fee): Student must withdraw at least 6 business days prior to the start of the class.
50% Refund (minus processing fee): Issued when a student withdraws 5 business days or less from the start of the class.
NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN ONCE A CLASS BEGINS.
If Chases cancels a course, registered students will be notified and all fees will be refunded in full. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements will be canceled, typically two to four business days before the class begins.