Open Studio Saturdays
Third Saturday of Every Month from 12pm-3pm
Members: $15 Non-Members: $25 Materials: You Provide
On April 28th, 2024 at 1pm, Frontline Arts is celebrating our 50th anniversary at Mexicali Brews. Together will gather, celebrate this anniversary and raise funds for our growing and nationally-recognized socially engaged arts programming that serves over 6,000 individuals a year; from Frontline Paper, to the Scrubs Paper Project to the Migration Project, plus educational classes in print & papermaking for adults and youth, studio services, groundbreaking exhibitions and so much more.
Frontline Arts is celebrating a huge milestone: our 50th anniversary. We will be recognizing and honoring the families of the founders of the Printmaking Council of New Jersey, without which our organization wouldn't be here today. Their passion for printmaking and papermaking in 1974 is our origin story. We will also be honoring David Keefe, co-founder of Frontline Arts and former Board President, who led our revolution into this current era of Frontline Arts from the Printmaking Center of New Jersey.
Photopolymer plates have revolutionized letterpress in that they allow for quick and easy plate production and printing without the need for tedious typesetting. The user can choose from the myriad of fonts available online or develop their font, logos, and artwork. This wonderful fusion of new plate technology and old printing techniques has sparked a revival in the art of letterpress. Participants will learn to process and print these plates along with what type of imagery is suitable for the medium. They will then be able to use this technique to print their stationery, greeting cards, business cards etc.
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.
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.
Immerse yourself in art, culture, craftsmanship, and architecture as our historical interpreters bring history to life! Enjoy home & hearth demonstrations, traditional musical performances, wagon rides, children’s crafts, stone carving, and our 19th century print shop! With a dedicated children’s area and a historical tavern, there is fun for guests of all ages!
In this course, artists will learn how to combine rich tonalities and textures with the mysterious effects of Collagraph (Relief) and Drypoint (Intaglio) techniques. Participants will prepare, create, and print two plates that use both relief and intaglio methods.
Are you looking to add a bit of spring freshness and color to your kitchen, a fun hand-made gift, or even a new skill? Join us for a 2-hour workshop where we will be using linoleum blocks to create small prints and transfer them onto tea towels. During this workshop, we will cover the basics of linoleum block printing, from transferring an image onto a small block to carving the image, printing, and setting the image. Get ready to bring a bit of spring to your home!
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