St. Michael’s Printshop is an artist-run print studio which provides professional fine art printmaking facilities for established and emerging artists. A lure for printmakers who crave a space in which to create art surrounded by the extraordinary natural landscape of the North Atlantic, the Printshop also attracts visuals artists who wish to explore printmaking as a new medium for the first time through workshops with local and visiting printmakers.

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MANIER NOIR LITHOGRAPHY with Robyn Anderson
Saturday, June 22nd from 10am – 5pm; Limited to 4 Students so register early.

Robyn Anderson is an emerging artist originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland. After studying in Harlow England for a short time she now resides in St. John’s where she continues to develop her art practice.  Robyn is currently artist in residence at St. Michael’s Printshop, and will be attending University of Saskatchewan in the fall to obtain her master’s degree. Her work explores a need for narrative to express anxiety on a conscious, semi-conscious and subconscious level. Robyn draws her inspiration from artists like Kiki Smith and Kathe Kollwitz as well as nature, her dreams and classic fables.  www.robynandersonart.net

Join artist in residence Robyn Anderson as she teaches the process of Manier Noir lithography.  In this form of stone lithography the artist works from a black field, revealing the light tones through scraping.  The result is a rich image reminiscent of mezzotint or scratchboard.

Only $100 for members; $130 non-members (plus HST); Materials Included.

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AROUND THE SHOP…

Our Annual Members Exhibit 2013 continues until June 15th. It is indeed a wonderful show featuring works from some of this province’s finest so don’t miss your opportunity to see it.

St. John’s Days is looming and we will be celebrating Friday, June 21st by printing (of course!). We will be fortunate enough to have a few printers on site this day so you actually can see a couple different techniques. Come and view our Gallery, take a look around, and we encourage you to ask as many questions as you want.

OPEN HOUSE!  The next Open House at SMP will be July 6th from 1-4pm.  This one will be focused on etching and we are pleased to have Veselina Tomova hosting.  You couldn’t get more expert advice than from Veselina so come out and have all your questions answered.

All events are FREE to the public and everyone is welcome!

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This popular workshop is filled but we are taking names for a waiting list.  This list will be contacted once the dates are set the next time this course is offered.

INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm; May 28th – June 25th
Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30PM; Maximum 6 Students.

Join Studio manager Mike Connolly for this brand new workshop experience.  Introduction to printmaking is an overview and introduction to the various printmaking forms practiced at St. Michael’s.  This workshop will provide an overview of printmaking concepts and a sampling of printmaking techniques.  A combination of demonstrations and hands on printmaking will offer insight into the printing press and the wide variety of techniques it can be used for.  Follow up workshops more throughly exploring these techniques will be offered throughout the year.

Part 2 – Introduction to techniques
Class 1, May 28th: Introduction to Intaglio concepts/ drypoint
Class 2, June 4th: Introduction to etching
Class 3, June 11th: Introduction to etching (aquatint)
Class 4, June 18th:  Introduction to lithography
Class 5, June 25th: Lithography continued
$365 members or $395 non-members (plus HST) materials included

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Visiting artist schedule 2013-14

April- Audrey Hurd, Newfoundland
May- Ericka Walker, Nova Scotia
June- Robyn Anderson, Newfoundland
August- Anna McIntyre, Quebec
September- Jude Valentine, Maine
TBA – Chris Dunnett, New York

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