Jill Kramer and Janet Schill art exhibit

Expressions Graphics Gallery presents:
Jill Kramer: Landscape Block Prints
Janet Schill: Wearable Art and Jewerly.

Reception: Saturday, April 17th, 6:00PM to 9:00PM

April 5 - May 8, 2010.

Gallery Hours:

Friday – Saturday 1-4 PM or by appointment

Our gallery is run by Volunteers: Please call ahead to insure we’re open. 708-386-3552

Expressions Graphics
29 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

www.expressionsgraphics.org

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.

Expressions Graphics Gallery Presents: Visiting Artists Tim & Karen Linduska

www.expressionsgraphics.org

Classes for Winter/Spring at Expressions Graphics

Expressions Graphics

29 West Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304

(708) 386-3552

Classes For Winter/Spring 2009

Beginning Screen printing

Fee: $75 Instructor: Janet Schill
Jan. 27 - Feb. 18, Tuesday, 7-9:30PM, (Plus we will choose one make up/open studio time TBA in Class)

In this class we will be using drawing method to make our stencil. Then we will explore using a photographic technique to transfer your image to your screen. Simple printing with water based inks will finish the class. A great introduction to basic screen printing! All material included except paper.

Guest Artist Workshop: Fantasy Garden Painting 

Fee: $50 all supplies included.

April 4, Sat. 1-3pm. Instructor: Karen Linduska

You will learn a fun painting technique that can be used on paper or fabric. The process is a layering of stencils and stamps to create fantasy abstract images. For more information check out Karen’s web site and blog at www.karenlinduska.com

Valentine Papermaking for Kids (Ages 5-10)

Fee: $10
Feb. 7, Saturday 1-2 PM. Instructors: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill
Recycling can be fun! Come join us as we make round sheets of paper using a coffee can or yogurt containers and heart cookie cutters as your mold. We will use and an assortment of recycled paper as our pulp. A great way to turn junk mail into treasures!

Fish Printing Workshop

Fee: $15
Kids K –3rd May 9, Sat. 10-11PM
Adult – May 9, Sat. 1 -2:00PM Instructor: Ruth Patzloff & Janet Schill

This technique was once used to record fishermen’s daily catch. Now its an art form. Come an experience a fun way of printing. Using a fish and some ink we will be printing on rice paper and a T-shirt.

Private Lessons in Printmaking 

Instructor: Steve Fisher
Fee: $30 Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and most have a 8-10 maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. If a class is full or you can’t make a class because of a time conflict, please call us and we’ll keep you on a waiting list. Want to have a private art party. Just about all these workshops can be done anytime. Just grab three friends and give us a call.

We offer free open studio for all E.G. students and members Tuesday, 7– 9 PM Come dressed for getting messy. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS OR WORKSHOP PLEASE CALL 708.386.3552 or stop by our website www.expressionsgraphics.org or the studio.

*Expressions Graphics is a not for profit printmaking group supported by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Art Council.