Make+Take: Pressure Plate Printing
April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$45.00Let’s Make+Take!
Wednesday, April 16, 7pm-9pm
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About this Workshop:
Come explore the world of pressure printing on our Vandercook presses using paper templates that we will design and cut out ourselves. This technique is fun to experiment with and allows for atmospheric effects not usually seen in relief printing. No experience necessary—so no “pressure”!
Level: Beginner – no previous experience necessary
Registration closes April 8, 2025 and covers all materials—just come ready to have fun!
Featured images courtesy of Elisabeth Boerwinkel; photo of sample prints by Madeleijn van den Nieuwenhuizen
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes all needed materials. In addition, you may want to bring the following optional items for class:
- (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) or wear clothes that can get inky
- (optional) Notepad and pencil (if you want to take notes)
- (optional) Any flat materials you might want to experiment with (think: leaves, paper towels, etc)—bring it! We can see if it prints!
Note: For your safety we also recommend short sleeves only, close-toed shoes, and that long hair be tied back.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Jim Modrick has been active in the letterpress studio for over four years and is an ArtGym member at Pyramid Atlantic. He can also be found in the screenprinting studio as he continues reconnecting with ink on paper. Jim also engages his creative side through drawing and, most recently, in oil painting. As an arts administrator, Jim built a career that combined organizational management with a passion for learning. He explored the role of the arts in education focusing on creativity, leadership, and accessibility. These days he works as a Grants Management Specialist with the National Park Service and, for the past 20 years, Jim has called the Aspen Hill area of Montgomery County home. Follow Jim’s work on Instagram @jemodrick.
“Really enjoyed the relaxed and fun environment.”
—Previous workshop participant