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Exploring Drypoint: From Drawing to Print
Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United StatesSaturday, March 8th, 15th . 11 AM – 4 PM Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you these ins and outs of non-chemical intaglio printmaking—a centuries-old technique for translating drawings and marks into a repeatable edition of prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to discover the ease of quick and easy intaglio printing. Along the way, artists may learn about basic viscosity printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged! Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Students provide: – 5×7” source images, printed or drawn in grayscale with full tonal range (including darks, midtones, and highlights). – A selection of scratching tools such as needles, knives, screws/nails, and sandpaper/files. Many tools will be provided by the instructor, so please do not purchase anything you do not already have. – An apron – An extra fine Sharpie – A roll of paper towels – A pencil – A notebook or sketchbook Separately, Frontline Arts will provide drypoint intaglio materials, paid by the materials fee. About the Instructor: Dave DiMarchi is a
Kids’ Creative Collective (ages 7-12) – Session #2
Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United StatesTuesdays, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Session #2: March 11th, 18th, 25th Adults, bring your creative kid to try different techniques and make various prints together! We will explore mono-printing with foam and gel plates, collagraph-making, stamp-making, puzzle linocuts, and open work time. Attending parent or guardian participation is required for each child. Each session will feature a different method of layering water-based ink or acrylic paint to create a print that follows a socially aware prompt. Then, each pair (kid + adult) will decide what image to make using the technique explored that day. At the end of the allotted time, the group will take turns sharing their final print, explaining why they chose it and what they learned. Price details: The ticket price pays for the child/adult pair and the materials provided by Frontline Arts. Students provide: Sketchbook for ideas Favorite mark-making supplies Photographs or magazines About the Instructor: Ingrid Marie Harbour is an interdisciplinary artist who enjoys experimenting with different mediums, including drawing, painting, and printmaking. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Ingrid moved East after studying art at the UW, including drawing with notable professors Zhi Lin and Emily Gherard. While living in NYC, Ingrid worked as a
Comic Book Art: Crafting Stories
Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United StatesComic Book Art: Crafting Stories Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM Four classes: March 4th, 11th, 18th, and April 1st. Ages: Adults This class will explore the principles of narrative storytelling and visually interpreting them in comic book form. Students will leave with three to four complete short form stories by the end of the class and a greater awareness of how stories are structured and what makes them work. Students provide: - Notebook/sketchbook - Pencils - Micron Pens - Colored Markers (optional) - The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (suggested but optional) About the Instructor: Gene Kim is a Korean-American storyboard artist who has worked on shows for Netflix, Amazon Studios, Angel Studios, HBO Max and more. He was previously a CG artist at Disney’s Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age, Rio) and a CG intern at Pixar Animation Studios before then. His own award-winning original animated and live action work has played internationally on the film festival circuit. For more info visit genekk.com ADA Notice: This specific course will be held in a room that is not ADA accessible. However, we have raised part of the funds to make it accessible in the future. Age note: This course is for
Kids’ Creative Collective (ages 7-12) – Session #2
Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United StatesTuesdays, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Session #2: March 11th, 18th, 25th Adults, bring your creative kid to try different techniques and make various prints together! We will explore mono-printing with foam and gel plates, collagraph-making, stamp-making, puzzle linocuts, and open work time. Attending parent or guardian participation is required for each child. Each session will feature a different method of layering water-based ink or acrylic paint to create a print that follows a socially aware prompt. Then, each pair (kid + adult) will decide what image to make using the technique explored that day. At the end of the allotted time, the group will take turns sharing their final print, explaining why they chose it and what they learned. Price details: The ticket price pays for the child/adult pair and the materials provided by Frontline Arts. Students provide: Sketchbook for ideas Favorite mark-making supplies Photographs or magazines About the Instructor: Ingrid Marie Harbour is an interdisciplinary artist who enjoys experimenting with different mediums, including drawing, painting, and printmaking. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Ingrid moved East after studying art at the UW, including drawing with notable professors Zhi Lin and Emily Gherard. While living in NYC, Ingrid worked as a
Comic Book Art: Crafting Stories
Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United StatesComic Book Art: Crafting Stories Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 PM Four classes: March 4th, 11th, 18th, and April 1st. Ages: Adults This class will explore the principles of narrative storytelling and visually interpreting them in comic book form. Students will leave with three to four complete short form stories by the end of the class and a greater awareness of how stories are structured and what makes them work. Students provide: - Notebook/sketchbook - Pencils - Micron Pens - Colored Markers (optional) - The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler (suggested but optional) About the Instructor: Gene Kim is a Korean-American storyboard artist who has worked on shows for Netflix, Amazon Studios, Angel Studios, HBO Max and more. He was previously a CG artist at Disney’s Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age, Rio) and a CG intern at Pixar Animation Studios before then. His own award-winning original animated and live action work has played internationally on the film festival circuit. For more info visit genekk.com ADA Notice: This specific course will be held in a room that is not ADA accessible. However, we have raised part of the funds to make it accessible in the future. Age note: This course is for
Pressed for Time
Frontline Arts 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ, United StatesWhere: Frontline Arts – 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876 3 classes: Thursdays, 11 AM – 1 PM February 6th March 6th April 3rd Member $115, Non-Member $130 Materials $30 Have you ever wanted to learn letterpress printing? Are you looking to create posters or work on a personal project but need more space? Join Kath Yarkosky for a two-hour open workshop held every first Thursday of the month! Whether a beginner or an experienced printer, you’ll find a supportive community and space to explore our wood and lead-type collection. We have a Vandercook Universal #1 press, a Galley proofing press, and a large selection of inks. The workshop will provide various papers for proofing and printing. Students provide: Any materials you wish to run through the press should be relatively flat. Suitable items include dried plants, paper cut-outs, clothing, and stuffed animals (without their stuffing). If you have any questions about the materials, please contact Kath at kath AT frontlinearts DOT org. Additionally, bring a sketchbook to jot down ideas and take notes. Frontline will provide the other materials needed for this course. Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this