Layers of Land; Layers of Ink
Printmaking workshop with Catherine Kernan
Conceived to combine printmaking with an escape from the routine, this workshop combines high-level instruction with inspiration from the extraordinary landscape and history of the West of Ireland.
The dedicated support of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation will allow us to focus on exploring the landscape, making prints, along with enjoying the local historical sites and contemporary culture.
During the week a combination of print studio time, expeditions into the field, independent studio time, demonstrations, and critiques will give maximum flexibility for individual styles and rhythms of working. This encourages the evolution of each artist’s synergy with printmaking processes and personal creative vision.
Catherine has been to BAF numerous times as a Fellow and is intimately familiar with Ballycastle and the surrounding area. She is an experienced teacher, capable of working with many skill levels and approaches to making art.
The workshop is limited to 10 participants to maximize individual interactions with each other and with Catherine. Each participant will have a shared studio at BAF as well as access to the print studio.
Schedule
Friday June 3: Arrival, orientation, and flight recovery
Stroll to Downpatrick Head to view the sea stack and blowholes
Saturday June 4: First meeting to discuss the week’s plan and projects.
First field trip for orientation to landscape;
Field sketching session; visit to Ceide Fields and Belderrig
Welcome dinner at the art center.
Sunday June 5: Print studio session to start projects, prepare plates and inks, plan projects
Afternoon field trip to Lacken Strand for sketching
Evening presentation about North Mayo and its impact on contemporary artists; viewing of the BAF collection.
Monday June 6: Print studio morning with demonstrations.
Afternoon field trip for half of group; studio time for other half of group.
Tuesday June 7: Print studio morning with demonstrations.
Sketching/ painting / outdoor printmaking opportunities.
Individual consultations.
Wednesday June 8: Print studio morning with demonstrations.
Afternoon field trip for half of group; studio time for other half of group.
Thursday June 9: Print studio morning with demonstrations.
Afternoon field trip for half of group; studio time for other half of group.
Friday June 10: Last press runs, wrap-up of projects, and reviews.
Individual consultations.
Pop-up exhibition in gallery, and exhibition opening
Saturday June 11: Packing and departure
This Printmaking Workshop takes place from the 3rd - 11th of June 2016. The cost is $1,700 which includes tuition, shared cottage with private bedroom for 7 nights, lunch/dinner/dessert/tea/coffee, collection/delivery to the bus/train stations in Ballina, full use of the Ballinglen Library & facilities 24/7. Participants arrive on the 3rd and depart on the 11th. Please contact Una Forde on unaforde.baf@gmail.com for availability and booking form.
Prerequisites: Artists who have some experience in painting or printmaking are welcome in this workshop.
Catherine Kernan is a partner of Mixit Print Studio in Somerville, Massachusetts, and director of Maud Morgan Arts, an art center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She received her BFA from Cooper Union and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin / Madison. The recipient of numerous grants, Catherine has exhibited widely and her work is in many public, private, and corporate collections.
http://www.catherinekernan.com/
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Ballinglen: USA/Ireland Workshop @ The Ballinglen Arts Foundation
Registration begins on March 1st, 2015, booking forms, with deposit must be received by June 1st 2015. First come, first serve basis.
A $500 booking fee applies & is non refundable after February 29th 2016, (An administration fee is deducted from refunds.) Final payment must be made before the 21st May 2016, please email for details re payment, booking forms will be accepted online. Materials fee for supplies will be available once the number of participants is confirmed. Class participation constitutes an agreement to our Health & Safety Policy. Accommodation available from 3rd June with departure on the 11th.Collection at train/bus in Ballina is also included. Please contact Catherine Kernan with any questions on the class directly, email catherinekernan@comcast.net. All other queries : Úna Forde, Managing Director, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street, Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland. T : +353 (0) 96 43184, E : ballinglenarts@gmail.com, unaforde.baf@gmail.com http://www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org// http://www.facebook.com/BallinglenArtsFoundation |