Craft Press Printmaking with Recycled Materials w/Liz Schneiders

Learn to make prints on a portable press using recycled food packaging.

Description: Learn to make fun and expressive art prints using recycled packaging as printing plates. No toxic acids or solvents needed. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we will use an intaglio printing method to “draw” designs onto 2-3 printing plates with an etching needle or X-Acto knife. Participants will then ink up and run the plates through a portable press to create colorful art prints and note cards.

• Turn recycled Tetra Pak boxes and plastic food containers into fast and fun printing plates.
• Learn all the basics of how to properly prepare the paper, mark and ink up the plates, align the plate correctly and print on a portable press.
• Learn tips for creating more complex prints by using different plate wiping techniques, adding spot color, and layering multiple plates.

Workshop Details:
Printmaking with Recycled Materials w/Liz Schneiders

• Workshop Date: January 18, 2025
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (please bring your lunch)
• Instructor: Liz Schneiders
• Location: Virginia Center for the Book at the Jefferson School City Center
• Fee for 1-day workshop $125.00 Members – $150 Non-members (materials are included)

◦ UVa Staff may be eligible to use their UVa Education Benefit for this class (see HR Guidance)

◦ If applying reference non-degree certification class #011825 (must use non-member rate)

• Registration closes: 01-13-25
• Class Size: Limited to 8 students
• Skill level: No previous printmaking experience necessary.
  Also well-suited for teachers or more experienced printmakers who want to learn how to set up a small, eco-friendly printmaking studio at home or to take on the road.
• Participants may bring printouts of 2 – 4 images up to 4×6 in. in size for use as reference or inspiration.
• For additional course information contact: Liz Schneiders [email protected]
• For information about the Center and its programs contact Garrett Queen [email protected]
• Course fees must be paid to complete your registration.

Additional Workshop Details

• Participants are also encouraged to bring their own food packaging, such as soup or broth boxes made of Tetra Pak and/or clear plastic lids from fruit or salad containers. (extras will be available)
• Materials and tools: All materials are provided with tools available for in-class use.
  Course-provided materials include printmaking inks, watercolor paper for up to 8 prints/cards and supplies for inking and wiping the printing plates.
• Basic tools such as etching needles, X-acto knives, scissors, craft knives, cutting mats and two Sizzix Big Shot Plus die-cutting machines as printing presses will be available for in-class use.
• Wear an apron or old clothes that you don’t mind getting inky.

Our COVID Policy for this Workshop:

• It is the Virginia Center for the Book’s expectation that all program participants are vaccinated.
• Evolving CDC and UVA COVID guidelines may require that participants be masked if working close to others. (bring your masks)
• Should public health guidelines change, and new norms be applicable, we reserve the right to revisit the expectations in the interest of participant health and safety.

Host or Publisher Virginia Center for the Book