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This two day (*optionally 3 day) course  will examine  the fundamentals of stone lithography within a 21st century perspective. Utilizing the most versatile and complex techniques of hand printmaking practices.

Workshop Details  June 27 and 28 2020

2 Day (* optionally 3) Workshop 10am - 4pm each day
* 26 June  is an optional day for workshop participants to attend the studio for preparation work prior to Charles Cohen's arrival in the studio on Saturday. 10am - 4 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Level
$400 / members $380
WORKSHOP CODE: CCSL0620
Maximum number of participants: 8

Workshop Plan
Day One

• introduction to traditional techniques in stone lithography
• survey of hand worked processes on stone
• presentation of historic and contemporary directions in the medium
• drawing/transferring/executing images on the stone

Day Two

• processing of images on stone
• demonstration of printing procedures
• printing of images
• print curating

Materials
Material fee will provide:

• stones lithography crayon kit
• lithography sponges
• cheesecloth

Students are required to supply:

• printing paper 12 sheets 28 x38 cm
• newsprint pad
• one roll paper towels
• note pad

Impress will supply all other materials and equipment needed.

About the Tutor
Charles Cohan is Professor of Art and Chair of Printmaking in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He received an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts.

He works under the moniker ‘Arm and Roller Press’ when printing for other artists and in community events, and is co-founder of the Honolulu based Lithopixel Refactory Collective print performance troupe.

Awards include a U.S. Department of State Artist in Residency Research Grant for travel to Havana, Cuba, the Helpmann Fund Artist Residency Grant in Australia, a Hawaii State Culture and the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship, and the 2017 Catharine B. Cox Award for Artistic Excellence from the Honolulu Museum of Art. He exhibits and teaches internationally.

We recommend bringing lunch and snacks with you each day. We have a microwave and fridge in our kitchen for you to use, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. All food and drinks must be consumed in the kitchen or outside.

Workshop Outcomes

• preparation of lithographic limestone
• initial image generation
• chemistry of stone processing
• development of image making procedures and materials
• paper preparation
• press operation and management
•  printing procedures
• print drying and archival considerations post printing

Payment
​To book a place in a workshop, go to the Booking Form Page and follow the prompts to enter in your details, membership status and the workshop you would like to book into. After submitting, the payment will need to be processed separately. We prefer a direct deposit. Details are on the  Booking Form Page. Reference: Use YOUR SURNAME + the Workshop Code.

Safety
​Participants are advised to wear closed in shoes, suitable clothing or apron that you do not mind getting ink on. Tie long hair back, wear goggles, masks where appropriate. Follow all instructions given by the tutor during the workshop.

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