Printmaking Demonstration

Join artist Kathryn Polk for a demonstration and small workshop that will introduce you to the incredible world of printmaking. Watch as she transfers a drawing to a special plastic plate that she will ink and print onto paper to create multiple artworks. She will also demonstrate how to add color through hand painting and stenciling. Each participant will get to try their hand at creating their own little print using this method with their own hand drawn designs, which can also be done at home!

Lithography is a form of printmaking developed around 200 years ago. In its original form, lithography reproduced images that had been drawn directly onto a finely grained, flat stone. Many artists continue to work with these lithographic stones, but over the years, various substitutes have been developed. One, in particular, is the polyester plate, which we will be using for this demo! The beauty of using polyester plates is that the processing is simpler, the costs are reduced, the use of toxic materials is eliminated, and they can be accommodated with less specialized equipment.

* All participants of the demo receive 10% off at our restaurant Véra. Discount can only be applied on the day of workshop (excludes alcohol).

When: Sunday Nov. 2nd, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Skill Level: Beginner

Age: 15+

Pricing: $25 + tax

Items to Bring: Sketchbook (all other materials will be provided)

Location: Cura Contemporary in the Edes Building | 17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA, 95037

Parking Information: Here

About the Artist:

Kathryn Polk , originally from Memphis, Tennessee, studied painting at the Memphis Academy of Art (1970) and Memphis State University (1970-1973). Polk's southern heritage and strict religious upbringing are a major source of inspiration in her work. In 2002, she began working with traditional stone lithography. Her lithographs can be found in permanent print collections throughout the world in China, New Zealand, South Korea, Wales, France and Argentina as well as in museums throughout the United States. She is currently co-owner of L VIS Press, a lithography print studio dedicated to the development of more eco-friendly stone lithography techniques. L VIS Press has relocated from Tucson, Arizona to Solsberry, Indiana.

Contact: Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Host or Publisher Cura Contemporary Gallery