Plexi Magic: Drypoint and Carborundum Collagraph Printing
Adult Class | This program is completed
Drypoint etching is one of the oldest printmaking methods. Through the various centuries, the process has remained the same. Without the use of an acid, the image is carved into a plate, or a matrix, with a hard-pointed needle.
In this workshop we will be creating drypoint prints from plexi (max size 22” x 30”) and printing with soy based Akua Ink on an etching press. This ink can be cleaned up with water and without the use of solvents. Using carborundom and glue we will create tonal areas on our plates that will add to our drypoint marks. We will be making a small print edition from these plates. Depending on the approach, each print can be unique or be part of multiple print edition.
What you will learn:
1. Learn the drypoint etching printmaking method and techniques
2. Learn to make marks with hard-pointed needle and how to best achieve tonal range
3. Learn to try a variety of scales, thinking through scale and design, handing a variety of sized paper and plates
4. Learn techniques for mixing ink, inking, wiping, and proofing prints.
5. Make a small edition of your plate and learn about final presentation methods
Miriam Singer
Miriam Singer is a Philadelphia-based artist who combines drawing, painting, and printmaking to create layered, imaginative interpretations of city life. Her work explores urban environments through a blend of observation and invention, often merging architectural details, public spaces, and abstract forms. Singer has created murals and public artworks for organizations including the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the Philadelphia International Airport, and the Albright-Knox Public Art Program in Buffalo, NY. Her mural Compass Map (2020), created in partnership with NewCourtland Senior Services and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, features drawings of neighborhood architecture surrounding NewCourtland buildings in Philadelphia. It was painted with the help of local seniors, who contributed to both the design and painting process.
An active educator, Singer teaches printmaking at Fleisher Art Memorial, where she leads workshops in etching and screen printing on fabric. Her collaborative, community-based approach extends to her print projects as well. Such as creating screen prints to support mural fundraising and public engagement. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and alternative spaces including Paradigm Gallery, James Oliver Gallery, The Fairmount House, LG Tripp Gallery, and Vox Populi. Singer is a member of the artist collective Space 1026, where she also maintains a studio. She holds an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and a BA from Brandeis University.
https://miriamsinger.com/