Saturday, February 19, 2022, 10:30 am–12:30 pm: Collagraphs
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 10:30 am–12:30 pm: Linoleum Block Prints
Saturday, March 5, 2022, 10:30 am–12:30 pm: Aluminum Lithography

Each class: $32 / $27 for Albright-Knox members (supplies included)
All three classes: $95 / $80 for Albright-Knox members (supplies included)
Albright-Knox Northland Classrooms

In each of these classes, participants will explore different printmaking techniques and create their own works of art to bring home. Sign up for one, two, or all three!

Collagraph is a fun and easy entry into printmaking. Collagraph prints can be made with an array of materials, including cardboard, yarn, fabric, leaves, masking tape, and more. Each student will be given a plate that they will learn how to prep, develop, ink up, and print from. Each student will go home with five prints and their plate. Students are encouraged to bring in thin textured materials from home to work with.

In the Linoleum Block Prints class, students will learn how to transfer a drawing to a linoleum block, then carve their block, apply ink, and make an edition of 3 to 5 prints. Each student is encouraged to come with a 5 x 7–inch drawing or design (printed in reverse) that uses plenty of positive and negative space.

Aluminum Lithography (often called kitchen lithography) is a very open, DIY, drawing-centric form of printmaking, using common household items such as pop and vegetable oil. In this class, each student will learn how to prepare, draw on, etch, and print an aluminum foil plate, and go home with five prints.

Registration

Each class is limited to 10 participants. Registration and pre-payment are required. Please register online at the links below or call 716.270.8292. Scholarship opportunities are also available.

Register for Collagraphs on February 19
Register for Linoleum Block Prints on February 26 (Sold Out!)
Register for Aluminum Lithography on March 5

About the Teacher

Andy Krzystek has a BFA in printmaking from the University at Buffalo and is native to the Buffalo/Niagara region. His work is based in drawing, print, and mixed media, with a heavy lean towards mark-making, typography, and the human figure. Having a blind faith in curiosity and a fascination with error, he is always learning (whether he likes it or not) and shows a sense of understanding in his work rather than pushing an agenda.