September 2 – October 28; (Receptions 9/2 & 10/7 5-8pm)
Each year, The Ink Shop launches a Members' show, giving our membership the opportunity to exhibit their newest work. This exhibit gives the public the opportunity to see the new work coming out of The Ink Shop, one of Central New York's only community printmaking facilities.
Saturday, October 8, NOON-4pm
$60 non-associates / $51 associates ($$35 for materials)
Silk screen printing is a fun, nontoxic printing process that involves both photo and handmade stencils. This workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of silkscreen printing using digital+handmade stencils, photosensitive emulsion, and a UV Light exposure unit. Silk screen printing is a great way to make multiples and has a long standing history with visual culture. The process is linked to activism and message dissemination as exemplified by artists like Sister Corita Kent and Glenn Ligon. Other artists who use this process include Mickalene Thomas, Jeffrey Dell, Pat Steir, Shephard Fairey, Seripop, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol, among many others. To participate, please bring photo copies of photographs and/or hand drawings made from pencil or ink and I will show you how to prepare them for the screen. Paper, Ink, and prepared screens will be provided.
Mondays 6-9pm, October 10, 17,24 & 31
$180 non-associates / $153 associates ($$35 for materials)
Learn the art and craft of hand-binding in this introductory class. We'll discuss the fascinating evolution of the physical book, study the properties of paper and materials used in bookmaking, and practice crafting a series of useful and beautiful book structures. The structures will include: the Pamphlet Stitch, Accordion Fold, Long-and-Link, and Coptic Binding. All levels of experience are welcome.
The Ink Shop has its Annual Print Sale before the holidays. Our collection of prints is extensive and represents some of the best printmakers around. Through this sale, and all exhibits presented by The Ink Shop, we remind the public that prints make great gifts. We are always encouraging people to support the Arts by buying more Art!