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Learn to create contemporary, unique works of art with traditional carving tools and printmaking techniques. Step-by-step projects and creative lino prints make it fun and easy. The Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. Aspiring artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists will discover...
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Introducing CbMixtape! Mixtapes are playlists of specific bits from different classes, grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape. After the rain... make a rainbow! Create these easy and simple rainbows using marker, paint, or even hand-carved stamps. Work alongside designer Lisa Congdon as she makes an easy pattern...
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Collagraphy is a printmaking process in which textured materials are collaged onto a rigid printing plate. When ink is applied to various textures, you'll see an array of interesting tones and shapes on your prints. You can make your own collagraphs out of items you find around the house. Book artist and printmaker Sarah Matthews shows you how to make different plates using cardboard, hot glue, craft foam, and string. Then you'll learn Sarah's monoprinting...
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The wrapping of a present should be as special as the gift inside. Courtney Cerruti shows how to create custom paper gift tags using rubber stamps, ink and embossing powder - perfect for topping off your gifts. This quick embossing technique is ideal for working in large batches. (Maybe you'll even have some tags for next year, too!)
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This class will be available to view July 13, 2023. If you caught a spark of inspiration from Mercedez Rex's Creativity Through Marbling, this class will fan the fire with more creative exploration and play. In Advanced Marbling Techniques, you'll learn new skills and replicate specific patterns. Mercedez demonstrates a range of techniques that incorporate a variety of combs that, when used in a particular order, produce wonderful contemporary classic...
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Artist, printmaker, and educator Sarah Matthews demonstrates her vibrant signature style of layering stamps to create graphic prints. Throughout each week of this daily practice, you'll design, carve, and print your own stamps. Then, you'll bind the resulting prints into four different book structures. The month is rounded out with additional techniques that you can use in any book art project. Sarah's playful, low-pressure style and dynamic approach...
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Learn how to take that painting out of your sketchbook and turn it into a reproducible art print! Designer and artist, Cecelia Murphy, shows you her technique for scanning artwork, touching it up in Photoshop, and transforming it into a giclee print. This fine art printing format allows you to create high-quality multiples of your artwork, perfect for selling on Etsy or at craft fairs. Perfect for Photoshop first-timers, Cecelia shows you how to use...
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If you've ever hesitated to try making a custom stamp due to any insecurities about your drawing skills, this is the class for you. Printmaker and book artist Sarah Matthews shows you her method of easily turning any photo into a sketch with Procreate on the iPad. You'll then learn how to transfer that sketch to a carving block, carve out your stamp, and print. To create stamped art with sections of different colors, Sarah will also teach you how...
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In this essential reference book, topics covered are papermaking, ink, printing and binding machinery, bookselling, typesetting, desktop publishing and design, copyright, editing, commissioning, contracts, rights and electronic publishing. Definitions are given in clear, simple English meaning that this dictionary is perfect for anyone wanting comprehensive information, from A3 to zone, at their fingertips.