2009 Summer Workshops

Rubber Cut Cards Workshop
Using a 2x3 inch rubber block you will transferred a drawing and learn to use carving tools to make a relief print. Put them on a card to send to friends and family. Bring a drawing. Students will also make cards to exchange with other students in the class.
Fee: $18
June 20, Saturday, Noon – 1:00PM
Instructor: Janet Schill

Papermaking for Kids
Instructors: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill
Recycling can be fun! Come join us as we make round sheets of paper using a coffee can as a mold and an assortment of recycled paper as our pulp. A great way to turn junk mail into treasures!
Fee: $10
July 18, Saturday, Noon – 1:00PM
Instructor: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill


Fish Printing “Gyotaku”
This technique was once used to record fishermen’s daily catch. Now its an art form. Come and experience a fun way of printing. Using a fresh fish and some ink we will be printing on various papers and a T-shirt.
Fee: $15
Aug. 15, Saturday, Noon – 1:00PM
Instructor: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill

Making Jewelry with Metal Clay

Metal Clay is a very flexible material similar to clay that when finished is fired in a kiln. The students will make a pendant and a pair of earrings and use cubic zirconium stones. After it is fired, you can wear your fine silver earrings home. Additional Metal Clay may be purchased in class. Max students 6.
Fee: $120
Sept 7th 12-5PM
Instructor: Jennifer Paolinelli

Private Lessons for Printmaking
Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).
Additional materials maybe required by the student. Also ask about semi-private lessons!
Instructors: Janet Schill, Bev Keys, Steve Fisher
Fee: $30

Registration and Requirements
Send an e-mail to info @ expressionsgraphics.org to reserve your space, or to request more information.

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and a 8 student maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Most workshops can be done anytime. Want to have a private party at our studio? Just grab four or more friends and give us a call.

We offer free open studio time to members and students on Tuesdays from 7:15– 9:15 PM to make up missed classes or to give our students extra time to work on their prints. To schedule an Open Studio session, call Expressions Graphics studio monitor Janet Schill at (708) 447-9262.