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 Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
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See you THIS weekend!!!
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The 24th Annual International Small Print Show and Holiday Sale Opening: Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8
11 - 7pm, both days
PREVIEW the show: Friday, Dec 6, 12-5pm
with special holiday open hours: 12-5 Tuesdays - Sundays (December 10 - 22 only)4642 North Western Avenue
(in Lincoln Square, just across the street from the CTA Brown line
stop at Western - easy peasy!) GORGEOUS, whimsical, fun and AFFORDABLE works on paper. We've been doing this for 24 years, and it just keeps getting freakingly better! Lots of new artists, as well as your veteran faves, from all over the planet. Over 60 artists and hundreds of prints, many under 100 bucks. An opportunity to buy local and meet and support the artists in your community and beyond. Purchase utterly unique and meaningful gifts for your loved ones this holiday. Meet and greet over hot cider, fresh brewed coffee and artist-made treats in an oasis of warmth on Western Avenue....we can't WAIT to see you and show you around!
This show will also feature a HUGE selection of small artist-made
cards, books, t-shirts, posters and other DIY gifts.  Sarah Smelser, "Summer Lovin'", monotype, 6 x 6 inches, $75  Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), "Becalmed", mezzotint, 5 x 5 cm, $120  Jillian Nickell, "Kraken Bathtime", screenprint, $35
Dennis O'Malley, "The Bridgetender at Michigan and Wacker", etching
Matt Bodett, "Fragments of Sappho", monoprints, 9 x 4 inches each
Deborah Maris Lader "Wings and a Prayer", 2 plate color etching
Kim Laurel, "Redux - Spring", Monotype and collage  Andrea Lauren, "Phonograph", linocut, 9 x 12 inches, $40  Shawn Smith, "Supply and Demand", aquatint, 12 x 18 inches  Eric Hoffman, "Pufferfish", relief engraving, 3 x 6 inches, $40  Joe Taylor. "Lagoon", hand tinted woodcut, 9 x 9 inches, $100  Bart Longacre, "Morning", lithograph  Aaron Coleman, "Every Dog", mezzotint, lithography, silkscreen, 11 x 15 inches Participating Artists:
Grazvyda Andrijauskaite (Lithuania), Hiroshi Ariyama, Colleen Aufderheide, Chris Blume, Matt Bodett, George Bodmer, Jill Chittenden, Aaron Coleman, Caitlin Driscoll, Zach Fitchner, Christine Gendre-Bergere (France), Sanya Glisic, Karinna Gomez, Misha Goro, Dan Grzeca, Eric Hoffman, Eric Johnson, Phineas Jones, Ryan Kapp, Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., Scott Kiefer, Deborah Maris Lader, Jeff Lassahn, Kim Laurel, Andrea Lauren, Letterform, Kate Lilly, Siu Jane Liu (China), Barton Longacre, Maggie Marlin, Ray Maseman, Michelle McCoy, Bert Menco, Maria Mungai, Ashley Nason, Dennis O'Malley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Neal Pitak, Artemio Rodriguez (Mexico), Maria Sanchez, Justin Santora, Casey Searles, Andrea Schumacher, Jeff Sippel, Sarah Smelser, Shawn Smith, Chase Sperry, Starshaped Press (Jen Farrell), Megan Sterling, Shawn Stucky, Joseph Taylor, Kyra Termini, Charlie Van Gilder, Kim Vanderheiden, Amy Ventura, Scott Westgard, Cleo Wilkinson (Australia), Nele Zirnite (Latvia)
The exhibition runs through January 31, 2014
PRESS: For more information and high rez images:
contact Deborah at 773-293-2070 or by email
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WINTER PRINTMAKING CLASSES!!!!!
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Sign up NOW for Winter/Spring 2014
Classes at Chicago Printmakers Collaborative:
Sundays, January 19 - March 23, 2014
10 weeks, 4 - 7pm
$350 ($25 off if you register before December 6th!)
Description:
This course engages color in an immediate way with this overview of the screenprinting process. Photo processes will be covered, as well as all you need to know about ink preparation, registration and pulling awesome prints. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.
_________________________________________________________ Traditional Etchingwith Duffy O'Connor Thursdays, January 23 - March 27, 2014 10 weeks, 6 - 9pm $350 ($25 off if you register before December 6th!) Description: This hugely popular course in traditional intaglio printmaking is back! Etching techniques of line, aquatint and softground using zinc or copper plates will be covered. Appropriate for all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.  _______________________________________________________ with Aaron Coleman Wednesdays, January 22 - March 26, 2014 10 weeks, 6 - 9pm $375 ($25 off if you register before December 6th!) (this course is limited to 7 students - 4 spots left) Description: This multi-level course will give students an overview of techniques used in contemporary lithographic printing on paper, with an emphasis on positive and reductive black and white processes. Other topics covered will include a brief history of lithography, the relationship between printer and artist, and proper archiving of lithographic prints. Students who have previously worked in lithography can advance to intermediate techniques and color registration printing. 
_______________________________________________________ NEW! Intro To Printmaking: A Survey with Sanya GlisicMondays, February 24 - March 31, 2014
6 weeks, 6 - 9pm
$270 Description: This six-week course offers an introduction to a range of printmaking techniques with which to produce original work. Students will learn and explore many types of printmaking, including screen printing, relief, monotype, and intaglio. Works will be printed with the press and by hand. This course is a general introduction to many of the processes available at CPC, as well as a great refresher course. Some materials are included and a supply list will be provided on the first day.  _______________________________________________________ with Duffy O'Connor Thursdays, April 3 - May 8, 2014 10 weeks, 6 - 9pm $270 Description: This six week course offers an introduction to relief printmaking using wood and linoleum. Students will be directed through exercises in cutting technique and generating imagery. Prints will be created both by hand and with a press. Multiple block registration and color mixing will also be taught. Sound technique, understanding of materials and making good prints are the goals. This is a multi level course, where more advanced students will be tutored according to their abilities.  _______________________________________________________  To register for any of the above classes, or for more information please email us at info@chicagoprintmakers.com or call 773-293-2070.
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Meanwhile....LIKE the CPC on
FACEBOOK
for more prints and other shop shenanegans,
or visit us on
INSTAGRAMfor outrageous candids and other ink slinging fun @chicagoprintmakers   Check out our
BLOG
where you can meet our brand new litho stones and interns...  
big thanks to Harper College for the
<--- stones, and... welcome Anna Papadimitriou!
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The CPC is located in Lincoln Square, at 4642 N. Western Avenue, just across the street from the Brown Line el stop, on the west side of the street, between Wilson and Leland. Check us out on the web: www.chicagoprintmakers.com
Get inky everyone!!!! Need some directions to the CPC??
Please excuse our scaffolding. Since we are mere renters,
we have no control over this.
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contact:
Chicago Printmakers Collaborative
info@chicagoprintmakers.com
773.293.2070
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