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Evanston Made Group Show: Prints & Printmaking


  • 1100 Florence Ave. Evanston, IL 60202 United States (map)

This exhibit features work by Evanston Made members who create original art prints, and all forms of printing and printmaking; Letterpress, Traditional printmaking techniques including woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithograph, screenprinting

Exhibit runs February 4 - 26, 2023, 1100 Florence Ave., map

Gallery Hours: Wednesdays & Fridays 5-8p, Saturdays & Sundays 12-5p.

Contact:  info[at]evanstonmade.org


Workshops

Woodblock Print in the Traditional Japanese Style, Moku Hanga, with Instructors Larry Pinto and Maria Udo

Wed Feb 15,  6-8p, SOLD OUT

Workshop details; 

Everyone will learn how to make a print from pre-prepared wood blocks and come away with a print. Participants will study examples of landscapes done using the woodblock technique, which dates back to ancient China, Germany and Japan. All materials are provided to include washi, Japanese mulberry bark paper, to make prints, using several colors and two blocks of wood, applying the pigment and rice paste binder. 


Gelli Plate Printmaking, Concertina Bookmaking with Socorro Mucino

The workshop will introduce you to printmaking. Art makers will create a “Concertina”, or accordion book using printmaking techniques using GELLI plates, acrylic paints and stencils.

Workshop Structure

  • Introduction and examples

  • Learn about GELLI plate printing on paper.

  • Demonstration of concertina book making with a hardback

  • Make a basic concertina book with a hardback

  • Tidy up and share

Supplies are included. Wear aprons if desired. Thursday, Feb. 23, 6-8p, 1100 Florence Ave., $25/each, tickets here


Cyanotype Print Workshop with Beth Adler

Learn printmaking basics you can do at home and walk away with your very own cyanotype! Learn how to make beautiful Prussian blue prints on paper using a UV light source in this 2 hour workshop. Each participant will have a chance to make a few prints to take home. Bring your own stencils, large negatives on film, cutouts, or objects that make a good silhouette that can press pretty flat, or pick from my collection. All supplies are included. Wear clothing you can mess up or bring an apron. 8 maximum participants. Saturday, Feb 25, at Adler Studio, 1125 Florence Ave., 1-3p, Tickets $25, here 

Studio Tour

Craig Jobson with Lark Sparrow Press, is hosting an Artist Talk & Studio Tour at his printing studio in Evanston, IL

Lark Sparrow Press is a private press that handprints books, broadsides, and stamps. Unlike mass produced books you may find at a local bookstore, the books printed at Lark Sparrow Press are meticulously crafted with handset metal type, handmade papers, and bound by hand. The covers are made by hand using a variety of materials, and final editions are in sets of 2 – 60. If you’re looking for a truly unique and remarkable piece of artwork, the titles of Lark Sparrow Press are sure to impress.

Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 11 & 12, 12-5p, click here to RSVP

1726 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202


Group Show

This event  is happening during the Evanston Made Group Show: Prints & Printmaking on display this February at 1100 Florence Ave.  The Group Show features work by Evanston Made members who create original art prints, and all forms of printing and printmaking; Letterpress, Traditional printmaking techniques including woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithograph, screenprinting

Exhibit runs February 4 - 28, 2023, 1100 Florence Ave., map

Gallery Hours: Wednesdays & Fridays 5-8p, Saturdays & Sundays 12-5p.

Contact:  info[at]evanstonmade.org


About Evanston Made 

Evanston Made is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization and your support is important and impactful for the work we do in capacity building and raising visibility for the artists in our community. PAll contributions to Evanston Made are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, tax identification number: 84-3971750. Donate at evanstonmade.org/donate