Image transfer workshop- Spudnik Press

Last week I took a one-night workshop at Spudnik Press that focused on image transfers. I've used various image transfer methods in the past in my own work and in courses that I've taught but I felt like I needed a refresher. Two of my colleagues from Marwen were also taking the workshop and it was so fun! I learned a couple of new techniques that I'm excited to play around with some more- like using wintergreen oil, an icy/hot stick and a blender pen to transfer laserjet images. We also talked about acrylic/gel medium transfers which I've done before. It was so nice to work in a creative space with other people! I'm so used to working alone in my studio, I want to push myself more to take courses/workshops more.

Spudnik Press Fundraiser and Celebration!

If you're around this Saturday, come check out the 3rd Anniversary party for Spudnik Press. I have taken classes at Spudnik and donated a piece for the silent auction. Check it out!

Fundraiser and Celebration
Saturday, July 24th
at Happy Dog Gallery, 1542 N Milwaukee, 2^nd Floor
6 pm -- Midnight
Silent Auction ends at 10pm
 
Live Jazz by New Now Know How followed by DJ Tomeeo

SpudnikPress invites you to attend our Open House and Fundraiser. Spudnik Press Cooperative is hosting a full day of festivities in recognition of three far out years of community print making.
During the Open House, Spudnik members will be providing free demonstrations. Visitors will be able to make their own greeting card or a patch with materials provided by the studio, and are encouraged to bring any addition materials to print on. Anyone interested in learning more about the studio is encouraged to come by, see our collection of prints, ask questions,and basque in the energy of community art making.

In the evening, festivities will move to Happy Dog Gallery. Jazz ensemble New Now Know How will perform. Complimentary beer will accompany a silent auction. The event is free, but all guests who contribute $10 will receive a complimentary print. $25 donations will receive a block printed T-shirt made on site. All contributions will support Spudnik's artist residency program, open studio sessions, free workshops, and new equipment. In addition to the auction, we will be releasing LilliCarré newest artist book created through our residency program.

Artists Include:
SanyaGlisic, Rachel Niffenegger, Paul Nudd, Jeremy Tinder, Sonnenzimmer, Ellen Gradman, Michael Miller, Andrew Blair, Cynthia King, JeremyLundquist, Wrik Repasky, Dutes Miller, Alex Chitty, Kathryn Rodrigues, Kim Heiney, Minna Sora, Angee Lennard, Jessica Taylor, Laura Szumowski, Liz Born, Brian Hoffmeister, Stano Grezdo, Pablo Phillipps, Erick Jurado, Dan Falco, Stacey Colangelo, Julia Hendrickson, Mischa Kegan, Daniel Mellis, Justin Santora, Jay Ryan(The Bird Machine), Tom Wilder, Sue Coe,  and Fred Stone & Chris Flynn (donated by Anchor Graphics, a program of the Art & Design Department at Columbia College Chicago).

Detail of 1st lithograph

lithography class

group test plate and drawing

Spudnik Press

I took an awesome pronto plate workshop at Spudnik Press this week! Pronto plates are basically a cheap and easy version of lithography. Above is one of my newsprint proofs. Can't wait to go back and do some more printing!!