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NOTE: Complete workshop descriptions at the bottom of this page for: 1. Photpolymer Gravure & Precision Digital Positives Workshop with Mark Nelson and Paul Taylor — THIS COMING AUGUST 2010 in New Hampshire I am expanding my workshops at my studio near Chicago, IL to include Polymer Plate Photogravure in addition to platinum/palladium printing. I have done extensive research and work on Polymer Plate Photogravure with the Precision Digital Negatives System and am getting incredibly beautiful, predictable, consistent results. Paul Taylor of Renaissance Press says, "Mark is getting gravure prints from polymer plates using Precision Digital Positives that rival traditional copper plate photogravure!"
I will be doing private workshops in the following areas—if you are interested in scheduling a private workshop at your studio, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Group workshops are also listed below and in some cases, the dates have not yet been finalized:
2010
March 13, 14, & 15, 2010, New Hampshire—Precision Digital POSITIVES & Photopolymer Gravure (Sold Out) Co-presented with Paul Taylor of Renaissance Press.
May 19, 20, 21, & 22, 2010, San Francisco—Precision Digital Negatives and Platinum/Palladium Printing (SOLD OUT) A 4 day workshop covering a workflow for crafting digital negatives for alternative photographic processes which will focus on my latest workflow for maximizing the platinum/palladium print. Taking reservations now! August 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2010, Ashuelot, New Hampshire—Precision Digital POSITIVES & Photopolymer Gravure Co-presented with Paul Taylor of Renaissance Press in the Renaissance Press Studio. Hurry, this workshop will really fill fast! Each participant will receive one of the new Precision Digital Negatives Aquatint Screens! Fall 2010 San Francisco—Advanced Printing Techniques With Precision Digital Negatives & Platinum/Palladium Fall 2010 San Francisco—Precision Digital Positives & Photopolymer Gravure 2011 November, 2011 - Fine Art Digital Summit at Furnace Creek, Death Valley I will be a guest speaker and presenter. http://www.beautiful-landscape.com/ March 10-13, 2011 - 2011 Society For Photographic Educators National Conference, Atlanta Georgia I will be doing a workshop in the area and Precision Digital Negatives will be featured in one of the presentations at the conference. I may have a booth in the trade show. http://www.spenational.org/ March 16-19, 2011 - Southern Graphics Council International 2011 Annual Conference, St. Louis Missouri Now called the I will be attending the Conference and may have a booth in the trade show. http://sgcinternational.org/
********************************************************************************** Photopolymer Gravure & Precision Digital Positives August 2010
With
Paul Taylor of Renaissance Press & Mark Nelson of Precision Digital Negatives
August 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2010
Traditional copper plate photogravure has long been recognized as a printmaking medium that produces beautiful, rich prints prized for their unique tonalities, textures, and depth. In recent years some printmakers have been working with photopolymer plates that are directly exposed with UV light, developed in water, and inked and printed much like copper plates to achieve similar results in the intaglio printing of photographs and drawings.
This four day intensive workshop is presented by two masters of printmaking, Paul Taylor and Mark Nelson, each offering students their specialized expertise in various aspects of this process.
Mark will cover the plate making process using the double exposure method, first exposing the plate to an aquatint screen and then exposing the plate with a film positive generated from an inkjet printer. This unique approach to the double exposure method for creating photopolymer plates has been developed by Mark Nelson using his Precision Digital Negatives System. Students will learn this simple three-step method of plate exposure and calibration that produces exact exposure times for aquatint and positive, the proper density for the inkjet positive and a Photoshop adjustment curve that properly adjusts the tonal scale of the final print image. This approach produces plates with incredibly long tonal range (rivaling palladium), sharp detail, and very smooth prints. This method produces highly predictable results—no need to continue to struggle with how to properly expose photopolymer plates! Just wait until you see what these plates can really do! Each student will receive their own high quality Precision Digital Negatives aquatint screen to use and take home.
Paul will cover the printmaking process. This will include inks, ink preparation and conditioning, applying ink to the plate and wiping the plate. Paul will also cover printmaking papers, preparing the paper for printing and how to finish prints. Students will learn about adjusting presses and blankets and a variety of unique printing methods including, chine colle, oil rolls, tissue printing, and print varnishing.
Prospective students must have a reasonable understanding of Photoshop to participate. Platemaking or printmaking experience is not required. Images do not have to be of photographic origin. Students will be asked to bring Photoshop files of images or drawings and a laptop. A thumb drive for transferring images is also recommended.
Housed in a remodeled 19th century barn on the bank of the Ashuelot River, Renaissance Press provides a beautiful setting for students to learn this exciting process.
Paul Taylor is a Master Photogravure Plate Maker, Printer and Director of Renaissance Press. Paul's work with early photographic process spans over thirty years of intensive work and study. He is the founder of The Rhode Island School of Design Press and has been teaching photogravure at RISD since 1993. Renaissance Press Prints are collected by Museums internationally. Artists published or produced at Renaissance include: Duane Michals, Robert Mapplethorpe, Joel Peter Witkin, Linda Connor, Robert Adams, Aaron Siskind, Roy DeCarava, Tom Baril, and many others.
Mark Nelson is the Author of Precision Digital Negatives for Silver and Other Alternative Photographic Processes. He is a photographer and Master Printer with the beautiful Platinum & Palladium Process. He has writing articles for books and magazines and has taught his method of printing with digital negatives to hundreds of photographers, including Dick Arentz, Sam Wang, Christina Anderson, David Michael Kennedy, Josephine Sacabo, Beth Moon, and Brigitte Carnochan. Mark has now adapted his unique Precision Digital Negatives System to craft positives for both traditional copper plate photogravure and for the photopolymer plate gravure method.
Contact: Mark Nelson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and/or to enroll.
Workshop Location: Renaissance Press, 2 Ashuelot Main Street. Ashuelot, New Hampshire
Workshop Fee: $850 Lab Fee: $90 Advance Deposit: $250 (non-refundable—can be made by PayPal to assure your spot in the workshop)
Lodging: Lodging is conveniently located in the beautiful setting of nearby Brattleboro, Vermont. For a listing of available lodging, see: http://www.brattleborocham
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