Copper plate etching is a process where a polished piece of copper is processed with either engraving or an acid bath with the intention of creating grooves and lines to hold ink. Ink is applied to the whole plate, then carefully wiped down leaving the ink the grooves and lines. The plate is then ran through the press with a sheet of damp paper for the final print.
Each year, The Ink Shop launches a Members' show, giving our membership the opportunity to exhibit their newest work. This yearʼs show features work inspired by and created in Ithaca. […]
A hodophile is a lover of travel, a wanderer, a walker, a restless spirit: someone who travels to escape, walks to think, and wanders to learn about the world but moreover to repeatedly discover oneself. The works in Hodophilia are inspired by physical and psychic journeys: navigating labyrinthian footpaths on the island of Skopelos, Greece; climbing the sun-scorched hills of Santa Cruz, CA; and hiking in New Mexico’s Sandia Mountains.
With Cash Prize up to $500! The 23rd Mini Print International is a juried exhibition of prints no larger than 4”x4”. A maximum of four (4) original prints in any […]
We will be painting stenciled acetate plates with water-based inks to create subtle and intricate monotype prints. This process allows you to paint quickly then transfer your images onto dampened paper using an etching press. You will learn about ghost images, which can achieve wonderful effects with immediate results. This technique is completely non-toxic.
We will try different techniques to create decorative paper that can be used for covering portfolios, books, presents or other paper projects. We will use simple stamping with vegetables and fruits, printing from linocut, and other material like strings, foams, etc. We will dab, spray, dye and learn how to make paste paper. Use the papers you make in this class to cover your own books in the Basic Book Structures Workshop.
We'll be back tomorrow to start getting ready for our Holiday Sale. See you then!
The Ink Shop has this annual print sale before the holidays. This year we combine our Print Sale with the 23rd Mini Print International Exhibit. Celebrate the season and discover our wonderful collection of handmade prints by some of the best printmakers around. Both the Holiday Print Sale and the Mini Print Exhibit prints make thoughtful and memorable gifts. By bringing home a print from our sale, you'll support the Arts and talented local artists. Don’t miss this chance to find the perfect gift while giving back to the creative community!
The Mini Print International is a juried exhibition of prints no larger than 4” x 4”. The Exhibition has been held bi-annually since 1985 and was founded and directed by Bev McLean who sought to challenge artists and provide an affordable form in which international art could be brought together. The Ink Shop began organizing this exciting exhibit starting with 16th Mini Print International. Our Mini Print shows have attracted artists from around the world including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Uruguay as well as many artists from the United States.
These wonderful prints are displayed in 6” x 6" frames that make great gifts and can be available to take home during and after December 5th Mini Print Holiday Sale.
This workshop introduces students to the traditional craft of printing expressive, hand-drawn lines from copper plates. Over the span of four guided sessions, students will learn each step of the process—from preparing and grounding a 4x4” plate to drawing, biting, inking, and printing on the press. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas and imagery they’d like to explore. By the end of the course, students will have created a small edition of prints and a solid foundation in the intaglio technique.
This six‑week printmaking workshop offers a hands‑on exploration of multiple print processes, guiding participants through relief printing using linoleum, drypoint on plexiglass, and screenprinting. Each week focuses on building technical skills while encouraging experimentation and creative problem‑solving. In the final class, students will bring these techniques together to create a hybrid print, combining processes to develop a layered and personal finished work. Suitable for beginners and those with some printmaking experience, this workshop emphasizes process, versatility, and creative discovery.