Class Schedule for Spring/Summer 2010
More coming soon!

 

Contact Sandy (sandy@saltgrassprintmakers.org) or
Stefanie (stefanie@saltgrassprintmakers.org) or
call 801.467-1080, or visit the shop for further details on classes.


All classes at Saltgrass are sponsored in part by grants from
Salt Lake County ZAP , Salt Lake City City Arts, and the Utah Arts Council

Visiting Artists are also sponsored in part by these grants.

      


 

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Open Press Dates!

 

Open Press is an opportunity for printmakers who are already familiar with our studio to get some studio time without committing to a monthly membership. Open press rates are $10/hour and we request a 3-hour minimum.

All Open Press times are Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm
Please call to reserve a spot!


Low-Tech High-Fun Printmaking
Multi-plate / Multi Color Collagraphs

With Visiting Artist in Residence, Erik Waterkotte

Dates: Thu-Sat July 8, 9, 10, 2010
Times: 11:00am-3:00pm
Instructor: Erik Waterkotte, University of Minnesota, Mankato
Fee: $175
Materials Needed: Materials included

Workshop participants will learn how to create a multi-plate/multi-colored collagraph print using silkscreen as a way to transfer an initial drawing or photographic element to a collagraph plate by screening gel medium onto the collagraph board and then flocking it with carborundum grit.

What to bring with you: A 8x10" dark high contrast drawing or half-toned photographic image. Image can be produced either as a black & white photocopy or printed on transparent film. This imagery will be the starting point for your print.

Saturday, July 3rd starting at 11 a.m.  If you need assistance with your imagery, Stefanie will be at Saltgrass Printmakers to help you. She will be set up to scan, adjust and print your imagery onto film. Call or email to reserve a time.

To register call 801.467.1080
email Stefanie Dykes: sjdykes@aol.com

      

 

Steamroller Woodcut Demo

 

Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Times: 10:00am-noon
Instructor: Stefanie Dykes, Saltgrass Printmakers
Fee: Free!

Learn to carve large woodcut plates for printing with the Steamroller!

Saltgrass will be printing with a Steamroller at the Saltgrass Studio in August 2010. You can be part of the fun! If you bring a woodcut plate, you can print it by driving over it with the 1.5 ton Steamroller! In this one-day demo/workshop you will learn how to carve the large plates we use for Steamroller printing so you can carve your own.

      

 

Go Big! Steamroller Printing at Saltgrass

 

Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Times: 9:00am- 'til we're done
Steamroller Technician: Erik Brunvand, Saltgrass Printmakers
Fee: $25

BIG relief prints using a steamroller as a press. Drive over your plate with the 1.5 ton steamroller (we call him "Squishy") to make your print. Too much fun!

Just let us know you are planning to participate by August 1st by calling the shop 801.467.1080 or by email: sjdykes@aol.com or ebrunvand@hotmail.com

      

 

Previously Offered Classes

 


Here's some info about previous classes
to give you an idea of what might be offered again in the future....