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, drawing, multiple plate projects and the integration of other platemaking matrices.
Working with Akua non toxic waterbased inks participants of all levels of experience will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using printmaking as a mark making tool 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, and 8 sheets of Arches 88 paper are included (additional paper is 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.
The cost is $2,100 which includes tuition, shared cottage with private bedroom for 8 nights, lunch/dinner/dessert/tea/coffee, collection/delivery to the bus/train stations in Ballina, full use of the Ballinglen library and facilities 24/7. Participants arrive on the 4th and depart on the 12th of June. (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 and Una Forde on unaforde.baf@gmail.com for availability and booking form.
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 40 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.
www.ronpokrasso.com.
To check availability for this workshop please complete and submit the form below.
Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
The workshop covers a wide range of techniques in the monotype process and continues with chine colle/ collage, drawing, multiple plate projects and the integration of other platemaking matrices.
Working with Akua non toxic waterbased inks participants of all levels of experience will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using printmaking as a mark making tool 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, and 8 sheets of Arches 88 paper are included (additional paper is 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.
The cost is $2,100 which includes tuition, shared cottage with private bedroom for 8 nights, lunch/dinner/dessert/tea/coffee, collection/delivery to the bus/train stations in Ballina, full use of the Ballinglen library and facilities 24/7. Participants arrive on the 4th and depart on the 12th of June. (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 and Una Forde on unaforde.baf@gmail.com for availability and booking form.
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 40 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.
www.ronpokrasso.com.
To check availability for this workshop please complete and submit the form below.
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The Ballinglen Arts Foundation Ltd
Mixed Media Printing Workshop with Ron Pokrasso 4th - 12th June 2017 Class from 5th - 11th June 2017 TOTAL $2,100 Registration begins on 1st January 2017, booking forms must be received by Sunday, 30th April 2017. First come, first serve basis.
A $500 booking fee applies & is non refundable payable by cheque or credit card. Final payment must be made before the 30th April 2017, 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 4th with departure on the 12th. 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 : baf@iol.ie, unaforde.baf@gmail.com http://www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org/ http://www.facebook.com/ BallinglenArtsFoundation |