RON POKRASSO PRINTMAKING at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation
Treat yourself to a fabulous week long printmaking journey in the majestic beauty of coastal northwest Ireland and to the unique opportunity of working at the prestigious Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
The workshop covers a wide range of techniques in the monotype process and continues with chine colle/ collage and the integration of the Solarplate intaglio process.
Working with Akua non toxic waterbased inks participants of all levels of experience will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using monotype and Solarplate as mark making tools in combination with whatever other techniques are efficient and available. The notion of the "artist as an inventor" will be stressed and the open-ended approach will lead to limitless opportunities. All inks, in studio supplies, one 8x10 Solarplate are included (additional Solarplates and paper are available for purchase). A suggested materials list will be sent as it gets closer. With numerous demonstrations, the interspersing of art making philosophies, extended open studio time and highly recommended day trips this program will be an intensive, information packed, enriching experience.
Participants will have full access to the shared studio spaces at any time of day or night, internet connection and use of the common rooms. The Ballinglen Centre offers an extensive art reference library, gallery area, an archive collection of over 500 works and knowledgeable staff available for guidance during office hours.
This Workshop takes place from the 19th - 27th August 2023. The cost is $2,200 which includes tuition, supplies, shared cottage with private bedroom for 8 nights, lunch/dinner/dessert/tea/coffee, collection/dropoff to the bus/train stations in Ballina, full use of the Dolan/Maxwell Library and facilities 24/7. Participants arrive on the 19th and depart on the 27th (The workshop is for seven days with arrival and departure day making it nine days). Please contact Ron Pokrasso on pokrasso@gmail.com with questions about workshop content or materials.
Ron Pokrasso has been an exhibiting mixed-media artist and printmaker for more than 40 years. He received his MFA degree from Pratt Institute in 1975 and has had over 50 solo exhibitions and more than 150 group shows. His work is in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and abroad as well as being featured in numerous books. For 11 years Pokrasso owned and directed Graphics Workshop (gifted to The College of Santa Fe in 1993). He is an originator of the printmaking event "Monothon" and has been an ardent supporter of arts programs for youth. His teaching experience includes universities, museums, public schools and private workshops, as well as Artist Residencies in the U.S., Scotland, Ireland and Italy. Pokrasso’s teaching style is energetic and upbeat as he balances technique with philosophical approaches to art making and a strong emphasis on composition. His passion for creating always comes across. He is known to be instrumental in pushing students to break barriers and as a result has garnered a significant following. In 2000 Ron Pokrasso received the Mayor's Recognition Award For Visual Arts citing his artistic and educational contribution to the city of Santa Fe. You can learn more about Ron Pokrasso as well as view his work by visiting his websitewww.ronpokrasso.com.
To check availability for this Workshop please complete and submit the form below.
Treat yourself to a fabulous week long printmaking journey in the majestic beauty of coastal northwest Ireland and to the unique opportunity of working at the prestigious Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
The workshop covers a wide range of techniques in the monotype process and continues with chine colle/ collage and the integration of the Solarplate intaglio process.
Working with Akua non toxic waterbased inks participants of all levels of experience will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using monotype and Solarplate as mark making tools in combination with whatever other techniques are efficient and available. The notion of the "artist as an inventor" will be stressed and the open-ended approach will lead to limitless opportunities. All inks, in studio supplies, one 8x10 Solarplate are included (additional Solarplates and paper are available for purchase). A suggested materials list will be sent as it gets closer. With numerous demonstrations, the interspersing of art making philosophies, extended open studio time and highly recommended day trips this program will be an intensive, information packed, enriching experience.
Participants will have full access to the shared studio spaces at any time of day or night, internet connection and use of the common rooms. The Ballinglen Centre offers an extensive art reference library, gallery area, an archive collection of over 500 works and knowledgeable staff available for guidance during office hours.
This Workshop takes place from the 19th - 27th August 2023. The cost is $2,200 which includes tuition, supplies, shared cottage with private bedroom for 8 nights, lunch/dinner/dessert/tea/coffee, collection/dropoff to the bus/train stations in Ballina, full use of the Dolan/Maxwell Library and facilities 24/7. Participants arrive on the 19th and depart on the 27th (The workshop is for seven days with arrival and departure day making it nine days). Please contact Ron Pokrasso on pokrasso@gmail.com with questions about workshop content or materials.
Ron Pokrasso has been an exhibiting mixed-media artist and printmaker for more than 40 years. He received his MFA degree from Pratt Institute in 1975 and has had over 50 solo exhibitions and more than 150 group shows. His work is in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and abroad as well as being featured in numerous books. For 11 years Pokrasso owned and directed Graphics Workshop (gifted to The College of Santa Fe in 1993). He is an originator of the printmaking event "Monothon" and has been an ardent supporter of arts programs for youth. His teaching experience includes universities, museums, public schools and private workshops, as well as Artist Residencies in the U.S., Scotland, Ireland and Italy. Pokrasso’s teaching style is energetic and upbeat as he balances technique with philosophical approaches to art making and a strong emphasis on composition. His passion for creating always comes across. He is known to be instrumental in pushing students to break barriers and as a result has garnered a significant following. In 2000 Ron Pokrasso received the Mayor's Recognition Award For Visual Arts citing his artistic and educational contribution to the city of Santa Fe. You can learn more about Ron Pokrasso as well as view his work by visiting his websitewww.ronpokrasso.com.
To check availability for this Workshop please complete and submit the form below.
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The Ballinglen Arts Foundation Printmaking at The Ballinglen Arts Foundation with Ron Pokrasso 19th - 27th August 2023 Class from 20th - 26th August 2023 TOTAL $2,200 Registration is open now, booking forms must be received by 31st March 2023. First come, first serve basis.
A $500 booking fee applies payable by cheque or credit card. This is refundable less an $100 admin fee up to the end of April 2023. Final payment must be made before the 31st May 2023, please email for details re payment, booking forms will be accepted online. A small fee will apply for materials provided. We will email you a receipt once we receive a payment or booking. Payments are non-refundable 2 months prior to the class. Class participation constitutes an agreement to our Health and Safety Policy. Accommodation available from 19th with departure on the 27th. Collection at train/bus in Ballina is also included. 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 |
