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• Paper Marbling Experience with Keith Garubba

  • When
    Saturday, May 11, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Paper Marbling Experience with Keith Garubba

  Saturday, May 11th, 12pm-3pm

  Members: $120, Non-Members: $135, Materials Included

  

  
  

  Experience the magic of marbling decorative and abstract papers with this easy-to-pick-up introductory workshop to a centuries old practice.

  Your single session hands-on class will be so much more than a painting party: you'll have the opportunity to follow your curiosity as you experience the spontaneous magic of paper marbling and also learn how to control classic, intricate patterns.

  You’ll be walked through all the techniques you need to make mesmerizing designs in 16 specially prepared colors of the season.

  In this workshop you will:

  • Create 10 marbled papers, 12” x 19”, yours to keep.

  • Learn 4 (or more) cool patterns fundamental to marbling.

  • Explore spontaneity in freestyle marble designs.

  • Build on the skills you learn to create floral and other imagery on water.

  1 Ticket to this event reserves your own marbling station, set of tools, and 10 marble-ready sheets of paper.

  Don’t let the fun stop after your marbling session. Once you’ve taken this workshop, you might wonder what you can do with your stack of marbled papers! Marbling is beautiful on its own, but these papers can also be the perfect touch to amplify your bookmaking or printing projects. Bring your marbled papers to a future session at Frontline Arts and you’ll have a head start on your masterpiece.

  Take this class over and over: every class will be slightly different with seasonal colors, alternating patterns, and opportunities for you to make new discoveries on your own.

  About the Instructor:

  Keith Garubba creates spirited abstract visual artworks on paper, glass, and panel to inspire playful contemplation. Formally trained as a printmaker, he uses graphic techniques to build colorful worlds of pattern.

  Garubba was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1987. He fell in love with storytelling early, surrounded by brothers and friends who were collaborators in comic book and video projects. Drawing became his voice. At Keystone College he studied visual arts, meeting mentors who inspired his curiosity and gave him a foundation of principles and craft. He graduated from Keystone College as the Outstanding Graduate in 2010. In 2014, he earned his Masters of Fine Arts from The Ohio State University, where his mind was opened to contemporary ways of working and ideas that would fuel work for years. The artist returned to Pennsylvania that year, where he built his studio and began working in the Lehigh Valley, creating his artwork and teaching art in all contexts and all ages. Garubba was awarded the Arts Ovation Award as Emerging Artist of the Year by the Allentown Arts Commission in 2016; he felt he had a home-base for his art, and a community in which he could grow.

  His works are exhibited regularly throughout the US. He holds leadership roles in regional arts organizations, and recently served as President of the Printmakers Society of the Lehigh Valley from 2018 to 2022. Visiting higher education institutions across the country as a visiting artist offering talks and workshops is one of his honors and joys. He is a resident artist at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem, where he holds a studio, participates in community activities, and teaches private lessons. Garubba continues to make work in marbled paper, glass, printmaking, paint, multimedia installations, and interactive performance.

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, May 5th at midnight

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• Reduction Linocut with Dave DiMarchi

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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  • End
    Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Reduction Linocut with Dave DiMarchi
  

  

  Wednesdays, May 15th, 22nd, and 29th

  6pm-8:30pm

  Members: $170, Non-Members: $185

  Material Fee: $42

  
  

  Discover the image-making, layering, and color possibilities of reduction linocut printmaking, while learning the tips and tricks of this challenging medium. Working with simple tools and techniques, as well as exploring the possibilities of color, artists will create an edition of three (or more)-color prints over three sessions. Some experience is suggested; beginners are welcome.

  Students provide:

  One Speedball (or similar) Linoleum Cutting Handle + Gouges (1, 2, 3, 5 & 6)

  Resource images: The imagery you provide can be as simple as clip art-style, to something more complex like a photograph, writing, a constructed image/collage, or you can work abstractly. Whatever direction you choose, you’ll be working with this same image throughout our time together. You should provide the imagery printed out onto standard copy/printer paper in either color or grayscale/black and white, at 5x7”. Of course, you are also welcome to work directly on the block after seeing the demonstration and sample images. You may find yourself inspired to work more off the cuff once at the workshop. The more variety of resource images you provide, the better, as some images may not work for this process.

  • Roll of Paper Towels

  • Apron

  • Pencil + Eraser and something in which to take notes

  • Extra Fine Point Sharpie

  • One Pad 9x12” Newsprint for transporting prints to and from the studio

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking, and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless research and material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations, and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking, and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area, he maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Through his Autumn 2022 Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist Residency, he developed a practice of collage-based multimedia and print works. He also serves as the Arts Council’s Judith K. Brodsky Printmaking Studios Manager and Master Printer. For nearly 15 years, he has created his own work, curated exhibitions, provided print exchange opportunities, and published fine art prints as 9INHANDPRESS, a fine art printmaking and educational studio located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.9inhandpress.com

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 1st at midnight

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• Letterpress @ Lunch with Dave DiMarchi

  • When
    Saturday, June 01, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Letterpress @ Lunch with Dave DiMarchi

  Saturday, June 1st, 11am-2pm

  Pay What You Wish (Suggested Donation: $15-$30)

  
  

  Ever been curious about Letterpress printing, but not sure you’re ready to jump into a longer class? How about freeing yourself for a couple of hours over lunch? While Letterpress printing can take a lifetime to master, this free midday workshop will help you produce great results quickly and easily! Whether you’re new to letterpress or know your way around a Vandercook, you’ll enjoy printing with Frontline’s collection of wood and lead type, getting you prepared to jump into a longer class headfirst! No experience is necessary.

  About the Instructor:

  Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking, and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless research and material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations, and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking, and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area, he maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Through his Autumn 2022 Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist Residency, he developed a practice of collage-based multimedia and print works. He also serves as the Arts Council’s Judith K. Brodsky Printmaking Studios Manager and Master Printer. For nearly 15 years, he has created his own work, curated exhibitions, provided print exchange opportunities, and published fine art prints as 9INHANDPRESS, a fine art printmaking and educational studio located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.9inhandpress.com

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 29th at midnight

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• Hand-Drawn Photo Lithography with Victoria Beck

  • When
    Saturday, June 08, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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    6

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  Hand-Drawn Photo Lithography with Victoria Beck

  Saturday, June 8th, 10am-2pm

  Members: $130, Non-Members: $145, Materials: $37

  
  

  Photo-lithography or ‘photo litho’ uses aluminum plates coated with a UV-sensitive emulsion to reproduce an image. The plates are simple to process and store and an easy way to print an edition of lithographs as compared to ball ground plates or stones. This technique is excellent for capturing detail in drawings with subtle shading and also painterly watercolor/wash effects without the need for etching. During this course, participants will learn the various materials used for drawing onto a transparency, exposing the drawing onto a plate, plate development, and how to print their plate.

  About the Instructor:

  Victoria Beck is a Lehigh Valley-based artist whose lifelong interest in drawing led her to pursue a career in the arts. She received her BFA from Kutztown University, where she discovered a love of printmaking and had the opportunity to study lithography under Master Printer Tim Sheesley. She has been awarded several research grants to explore printing with both traditional and experimental techniques. Since graduating in 2016 she has spearheaded collaborative print projects while printing professionally for artists such as Faith Ringgold and Ify Chiejina through Raven Editions, MK Kabrito, and Evan Summer.

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, June 2nd at midnight

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• Explorations in Drypoint with Cassaundra Flor

  • When
    Friday, June 14, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Explorations in Drypoint with Cassaundra Flor

  Friday, June 14th, 1pm-5pm

  Members: $115, Non-Members: $130, Materials: $50

  
  

  In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to different approaches and techniques in drypoint etching. This workshop will introduce you to the advantages of working on different surfaces for drypoint techniques and the ability to combine drypoint with the monotype process. Drypoint is a great step in the intaglio world– all skill levels are welcome!

  About the Instructor:

  Cassaundra Flor is an artist exploring ideas of space, intimacy, and relationships through painting and printmaking. Her work has been exhibited in the 88th and 89th “Philip’s Mill Juried Art Show” at Philip’s Mill Community Association, the “Young Visions'' group exhibition at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, and “Art of the State 2019” at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. She is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, June 9th at midnight

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• Letterpress Posters & Broadsides with Dave DiMarchi

  • When
    Saturday, June 29, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Letterpress Posters & Broadsides with Dave DiMarchi

  Saturday, June 29th, 11am-4pm

  Members: $125, Non-Members: $140 Material Fee: $27

  
  

  This workshop introduces the art and craft of letterpress printing of experimental, purpose-driven broadsides and posters. Using handset wood and metal type, artists will design and hand-print broadside/poster projects in small editions on the Vandercook press. The workshop will consist of technical demonstrations on setting type, inking and multiple color layer letterpress printing, and various simple image-printing processes. Employing less-toxic techniques and minimal chemical cleanup, this class is ideal for dipping your toes into Letterpress printing! Beginners welcome and encouraged!

  Students provide:

  • Resource text: Up to 120 characters; this may be an attributed quote, personal writing, etc.

  • Roll of Paper Towels

  • Apron

  • Pencil + Eraser and something in which to take notes

  About the Instructor:
  

  Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking, and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless research and material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations, and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking, and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area, he maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Through his Autumn 2022 Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist Residency, he developed a practice of collage-based multimedia and print works. He also serves as the Arts Council’s Judith K. Brodsky Printmaking Studios Manager and Master Printer. For nearly 15 years, he has created his own work, curated exhibitions, provided print exchange opportunities, and published fine art prints as 9INHANDPRESS, a fine art printmaking and educational studio located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.9inhandpress.com

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, June 23rd at midnight

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• Introduction to Rag Papermaking with Ron Erickson

  • When
    Saturday, July 13, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Introduction to Rag Papermaking with Ron Erickson

  Saturday, July 13th, 1pm-4pm

  Members: $130, Non-Members: $145, Materials: $60

  
  

  Students will learn about the history of rag papermaking, prepare rag for the hollander beater, run the beater, and pull sheets of paper from pre-made cotton rag pulp.

  Each student will leave with a thorough understanding of rag papermaking and 5 sheets of rag paper (Dried paper will be available for pick up 1 week from the class or will be shipped to you) They are invited to take with them also a portion of the pulp made that day to pull into sheets at home. Each student will receive an instruction and resource sheet to make their own mould and deckle and set up a home papermaking studio.

  About the Instructor:

  Ron Erickson is the Program Manager of Frontline Paper and a lead instructor for Frontline Paper Papermaking Workshops. Ron has been making "rag paper" since 2016 when he began as a volunteer for what was then Combat Paper NJ. Ron has made rag paper from everything from Military Uniforms, worn out blue jeans, to cast off muslin and Firefighters Turnout Gear.

  A skilled carpenter, Ron has also made papermaking equipment like moulds and deckles and a mobile press for pressing wet sheets prior to drying.

  Ron is a lifelong visual artist and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, July 7th at midnight

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• Bookmaking for Everyone with Dave DiMarchi

  • When
    Saturday, July 27, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Bookmaking for Everyone with Dave DiMarchi

  Saturday, July 27th, 10am-4pm

  Members: $140, Non-Members: $155 Material Fee: $30

  
  

  Become familiar with the tools, materials, and tricks of the book-binding trade! Explore contemporary bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will create a suite of beautiful handmade books, and gain all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All bookbinding materials provided.

  Students provide:

  • Pencil and something in which to take notes
  • Pair of scissors and Xacto or utility knife
  • One half-yard (18x30”) piece of lightweight cotton fabric*: Think natural fibers, nothing with stretch/polyester, nothing beaded, textured or quilted. Standard quilting-weight fabric (like that found at stores like Joann), or cotton (not jersey) bedsheets are ideal. The fabric will be ironed—so it will need to stand up to some heat as well. For ease, I would avoid anything with hard geometry, like plaid or stripes.
  • Three pieces of decorative paper (minimum 12x18” each): Something soft and easily foldable, but heavier weight than tissue, not transparent or translucent, can be patterned/printed; nothing glossy or non- absorbent. These papers will serve as covers and endsheets (interior pages between our book blanks and each book’s cover) for a variety of books. You may want at least one option that pairs well with your supplied fabric.
  • Any bookmaking tools you may already have (bone folder, awl, cutting mat, etc.; these tools will also be provided to you for this workshop by the instructor; you do not need to purchase these if you do not already own them; if you do provide your own, please make sure they are labeled with your name or in some way identifiable).

  
  

  About the Instructor:

  Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking, and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless research and material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations, and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking, and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area, he maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Through his Autumn 2022 Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist Residency, he developed a practice of collage-based multimedia and print works. He also serves as the Arts Council’s Judith K. Brodsky Printmaking Studios Manager and Master Printer. For nearly 15 years, he has created his own work, curated exhibitions, provided print exchange opportunities, and published fine art prints as 9INHANDPRESS, a fine art printmaking and educational studio located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.9inhandpress.com

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, July 21st at midnight

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• Introduction to Reductive Screenprinting with Kath Yarkosky

  • When
    Saturday, August 24, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Frontline Arts Studios: 440 River Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
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  Introduction to Reductive Screenprinting with Kath Yarkosky

  Saturday, August 24th, 11am-3pm

  Members: $100, Non-Members: $115, Materials: $35

  
  

  In this lesson, students will be taught the basics of reductive screen printing. This includes learning about the process, materials required, and techniques involved. This method is ideal for producing unique screen prints from the comfort of your own home, as it doesn't require an emulsion or an exposure unit. At the end of the lesson, each student will have a small edition of a three-layer screen print based on their design.

  Students provide: Students are asked to bring a prepared drawing and/or plan to the lesson, along with a sketchbook for ideas/notes.

  About the Instructor:

  Kath is the Production Printer and Studio Tech at Frontline Arts, along with being a Per Diem Instructor. She is responsible for various tasks including general maintenance, inventory management, and contract printing. Kath's educational background includes an Associate of Arts from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming with a focus on Printmaking and Drawing, and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the University of Ohio in Athens. With her extensive academic training, Kath is well-equipped to teach and inspire others in the art of printmaking. Beyond her work with Frontline Arts, Kath is an active teacher, maker, and printer. She brings a wealth of experience to her craft and is dedicated to promoting the art of printmaking and papermaking.

  Frontline Arts is now offering tuition assistance to eligible candidates. To apply, please fill out this form. All submissions must be completed by the sign up deadline.

  Registration deadline is Sunday, August 18th at midnight

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