Ages 11-13 | Printmaking with Milk Cartons
KA Summer Camp | Available
Learn how to make a print using household recycling stuff! We will use Tetrapak containers (think ½ gallon milk cartons or juice boxes) as plates for making an intaglio print. In this class, we’ll discuss printmaking techniques like chine colle (adding other paper to your print), drypoint methods, and color theory. Students will learn how to operate an etching press, work on composition skills, and get better at mixing colors accurately.
- All supplies will be provided
Ren Cannon
Ren (they/them) is an artist based in Denver, CO. They have a BFA in Fibers and Drawing from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins although they primarily work as a printmaker and potter right now. They think that the best way to learn is to experiment, make mistakes, and gain some knowledge rather than seeking perfection. When not in the studio, Ren likes to ride bikes, pet dogs, learn about science and nature, and try new things.
Emerson Alexander
Emerson Alexander is a printmaker, fiber lover and visual artist from Denver, Colorado. She received her BFA from from the Maryland Institute College of Art in May 2022; graduating Magna Cum Laude in printmaking and humanities with minors in illustration and book arts.
Her work is largely filled with references to an obsession with printed ephemera and bygone eras. She frequently blends history and accessibility into her classes, with the goal of exposing young artists to many different mediums and their connection to the world around them.
Learn more about the artist and her work: https://emersonalexander.cargo.site/