Photolithography Basics
Instructor - Jamie-Lee Girodat
4 Evening Workshop
April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
It's back! Photolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs, digital creations, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate, exposing it to light to develop a printable image. This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
The instructor will cover:
- How to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop
- How to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates
- How to develop a photolithography plate
- How to prepare paper for registration
- How to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press
$285.00 Supplies included, prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 5 Participants
Participant Experience Level: Beginner, Intermidiate, Professional
Instructor Bio
Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in mental health and ethics informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary.
Instagram: @piddlepress
Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com
About Alberta Printmakers:
Operating in Calgary/Mohkinstsis, A/P cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment to learn about printmaking, to create printed works, and to pursue exciting artistic opportunities.
To learn more, please visit: www.albertaprintmakers.com | @abprintmakers