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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Virginia Center for the Book, Jefferson School City Center, Charlottesville, United States