Blue Fig now offers “One on One” workshops.
“One on One” workshops are geared to help the participant gain even more out of the their time at Blue Fig. These workshops are designed with the specific needs on the person in mind. This helps accommodate their needs in scheduling as well as allows them to progress at their own speed. This unique time also allows a personal mentoring with master printer and artist Mike Martino. This allows the novice non-artist to learn not only printmaking techniques but also develop their artistic eye. For those established artist it helps develop their art career and build a stronger portfolio and hone their skills.
We will be back in Winter of 2012 with a all new schedule for classes and workshops. Email us at “mike@buefigeditions.com” for specific times or dates. As always classes will be kept small and intimate limited to 3-5 people. I will be conducting additional workshops through out the Middle Tennessee area so if you see me at a location ask about it. Refer a friend and get a free print by artist Mike Martino
TYPICAL WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Workshops:
Basic Printmaking
This 2 evening workshop will teach the foundations of printmaking and cover the history as well as techniques including Lithography Intaglio, Silkscreen, Collographs, Mono-types, Linoleum & Wood cuts and several other areas. This class will be more informative than hands on and will offer a comprehensive background on Printmaking. Workshop will include several demonstrations and actually printing of art. All students will walk away with some piece of artwork. 1 day session, due to time limits there will be more demonstrations more so than hands-on.
Linoleum Cut Basic
This workshop will cover the basic linoleum printing process from creating a drawing transferring it and then cutting a linoleum pad. The students will run proofs and add additional colors if wanted. Each students will be taught to ink and print their work by hand or through a printing press. All materials will be provided for this workshop, students may be required to bring block cutting tools if needed. 1 day workshop / 7 hours.
Classes:
Silkscreen
This class will teach the students basic silkscreen process from photo emulsion coating of screens to exposure and registration / printing. Each student will have the opportunity to create several multi color prints. There will be a short portion showing silkscreen monotype as well for those interested. All basic materials and ink supplies will be provide with the exception of paper. 4day/ 10+ hours.
Open Studio time
Blue Fig Editions Studio will be open to those students wanting to add to their experiences as well as open to other artist interested in using the facilities. Shop Equipment and some limited supplies will be provided, Inks/paper/ and other supplies available for cost. (studio to be open for 6 hours, must contact Blue Fig to schedule time)
Workshops:
Etching Basics
This workshop will cover the basic etching process from preparing and etching a plate to proof and printing. Each students will be taught to create a etching plate, acid etch, print proofs/re-work the plate and print. All required equipment and materials will be provided for this workshop. 1 day workshop / 7+ hours.
Mono-print Screenprint
This workshop will teach you monotype printing through silkscreen technique printing. Each student will be able to create and print several monotypes using silkscreen inks and a vast array of colors. All materials supplied. 7 hours.
Classes:
Etching 101
This class will cover the etching process including hard ground, aquatint, dry-point, Mono-types, as well as other techniques. Students will be taught to create a etching plate, acid etch, print proofs and complete modifications as needed then print a small edition. Shop equipment &ink will be supplied but artist need to plan on added cost for plates and paper. 4 evening classes / 10 hours.
Open Studio time
Blue Fig Editions Studio will be open to those students wanting to add to their experiences as well as open to other artist interested in using the facilities. Shop Equipment and some limited supplies will be provided, Inks/paper/ and other supplies available for cost. (studio to be open for 6 hours, must contact Blue Fig to schedule time)
The cost for per course is noted above and includes all materials, paper may be extra.
Blue Fig Editions Brentwood, TN 615-942-9844 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 615-942-9844 end_of_the_skype_highlighting website : bluefigeditions.com
Blue Fig Editions schedules regular workshops for artists and non-artists interested in learning printing methods as well as creating prints. Contact Us to find out our next workshop or 
class and what medium(s) will be included.
Workshops include:
Silk Screen – Etching – Lithography – Mono-types – Woodcuts – Linoleum prints – Collographs
There are several visiting artist scheduled for this upcoming year. Join our email list on the “contact us page” to kept in touch with who is coming and when as well as you will be invited for “open studio time to meet the artist as well as the completed edition signing receptions.
