IMAGE AND WORD SYLLABUS & SUPPLY LIST

Sun, Aug 16, 2015 -Sat, Aug 22, 2015 ISAK APPLIN AND DAVID WOLFE [email protected] & [email protected] PRINT 619 001, 1 credit hour

Course Expectations: Students are expected to complete at least two projects using both and letterpress techniques while enrolled in this class.

Attendance: Class begins promptly at 10 am and ends at 5 pm. All students are expected to arrive on time and attend all presentations and demonstrations. To maximize press time, students may have to work on their projects outside of class time.

Studio Use: Students have 24-hour access to the Ox-Bow print shop. Students may use the presses without faculty supervision after demonstrating a basic proficiency with each machine (this generally takes one or two days).

Course Summary: Students enrolled in Image and Word explore several woodcut, hand , and letterpress techniques. The class emphasizes the sequential and narrative proper- ties of the process. Through presentations and critiques, the course of study examines how the physical qualities of the paper, image, text and binding can influence narration, pacing, rhythm, and meaning. The class also investigates the role of traditional printing in contemporary image making. Studio projects may include the creation and editioning of broadsides, sets of prints, or pamphlets.

Course Schedule: Sunday: p.m. introductions, syllabus and handbook review, carving/image transfer demo Monday: a.m. set type and Vandercook demo; p.m. hand printing demo, galley proofing Tuesday: a.m. b + w woodcut demonstration; p.m. etching press demo Wednesday: a.m. dissemination presentation; p.m. two color introduction Thursday: workday Friday: a.m. workday, cleaning and critique pm

SUPPLY LIST

GENERAL SUPPLIES: -apron/studio clothes -artist’s tape/blue painters tape -drawing supplies (pencil, eraser, ink, etc,.) -rags, (old t-shirts are ideal) -rubber gloves, the dishwashing kind -several sheets of tracing paper -wooden spoon, wooden rice spoon, for printing -penknife or utility knife with fresh blade(s) -source material: photos, drawings, photocopies, very short texts you may be interested in working with -sketchbooks

PAPER: Paper for proofing: Bring newsprint and/or computer printer paper

Paper for final prints/edition of prints: Japanese printing papers are ideal for both letterpress and woodcut techniques. We recommend the papers listed below. All are available through McClain’s supply. You may find and purchase similar papers at Blick Art Supplies or at your local art store.

Please Note: We would advise you to purchase only one or two kinds of Japanese printmaking paper. Avoid buying a variety pack of Japanese paper, the press we will be using requires paper of a uniform the thickness and weight.

Recommended Papers: 1) Shin-Torinoko: at least 6 sheets, 25.5" x 38”, available through McClain’s, about $5.00 a sheet OR 2) Kitakata: at least 10 sheets, 16” x 20”, available through McClain’s, about $3.00 a sheet OR 3) Kozo: at least 6 sheets, 25” x 38”, available through McClain’s, about $5.50 a sheet (This paper is a bit more translucent than the kitakata.)

WOODCUT BLOCKS: --At least 3 blocks of ¼” Shina plywood (Available at McClain’s). Sizes: 4”x6” to 12”x9” --Feel free to substitute the Shina plywood with ¼” birch plywood if you wish. --You may also bring several planks of ¼ Lauan plywood if you desire to make prints with a more grainy texture.

WOODCUT TOOLS: Please purchase one of the following sets. 1) Flexcut FR310 5 piece palm set (available directly from Flexcut or Traditional Woodworker), it costs about $75. A great set for those who are sure they want to make many more woodcuts in the future. 2) Namisei Moku Hanga To Sets, Original four tool set (available through McClain’s), it costs about $60 dollars. Another great set for beginners who suspect they might be woodcut enthusiasts! 3) Mikisyo Powergrip 5 piece set, about $45. This is one of the best sets. Unlike many economical carving tools, one is able to sharpen and use these tools in the future. Available at The Woodcraft Shop. http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com/ If you are an SAIC student you can buy these tools at the Columbus Building Resale Shop. 4) Super cheap ‘Japanese’ carving tool sets, $10 to $30, available through Graphic Chemical, http://www.graphicchemical.com (search for Japanese woodcarving tools). These tools will probably only last one week. They are often quite sharp when first taken out of the package, but the blades are nearly impossible to hone once the edge is lost.

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES (the printshop at Ox-Bow will have most of these supplies, but feel free to bring the following items if you have them in your studio.):

-awl or awl -bone folder -line gauge (12”, or larger, metal or plastic ruler that measures in both picas and points) -metal ruler -printers tweezers -scissors -self healing cutting mat -Speedball brayer (soft, no longer than 4”)

SUPPLIER SUGGESTIONS: For Relief Printmaking Supplies (paper, carving tools, paper, etc.): McClain’s, http://www.imcclains.com, (800) 832-4264 Graphic Chemical, http://www.graphicchemical.com

Carving Tools: Flexcut Carving Tools, http://www.flexcut.com, (800) 524-9077 Traditional Woodworker, www.traditionalwoodworker.com The Woodcraft Shop, http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com