Intro to Printmaking: Linocut
Sept 20 (Th) 6-8 pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Learn how to make your mental image become a real print.
Content: design, carving, inking, printing without an etching press.
Fee: $24 - single module, $18 - single practice day
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com For those who opt for partial or full material, registrations closes on 9/18 (Tu).
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice
Sept 20 (Th) 6-8 pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Learn how to make your mental image become a real print.
Content: design, carving, inking, printing without an etching press.
Fee: $24 - single module, $18 - single practice day
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com For those who opt for partial or full material, registrations closes on 9/18 (Tu).
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice
Art Critique
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Sep 22 (Sa), 12-2 pm
How it works: You choose a period of time for your critique and so you can decide how many works to bring to your session. You can come at 3 pm and attend other artists' critique sessions or come just for the time you have scheduled.
Sponsoring and scholarships: If you want to support an artist you know you can sponsor his|her session. If you want to support artists but do not know any in particular, you can pay for a session and I will offer it as a scholarship.
Registrations closes on 9/14: ely@printosynthesis.com
$2/minute
Periods of 30 minutes or more have 10% discount.
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice or at the store
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Sep 22 (Sa), 12-2 pm
How it works: You choose a period of time for your critique and so you can decide how many works to bring to your session. You can come at 3 pm and attend other artists' critique sessions or come just for the time you have scheduled.
Sponsoring and scholarships: If you want to support an artist you know you can sponsor his|her session. If you want to support artists but do not know any in particular, you can pay for a session and I will offer it as a scholarship.
Registrations closes on 9/14: ely@printosynthesis.com
$2/minute
Periods of 30 minutes or more have 10% discount.
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice or at the store
Intro to Printmaking: Woodblock
Set 22 (W) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Learn how to make your mental image become a real print.
Content: design, carving, inking, printing without an etching press.
Fee: $24 - single module, $18 - single practice day
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice
Set 22 (W) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Learn how to make your mental image become a real print.
Content: design, carving, inking, printing without an etching press.
Fee: $24 - single module, $18 - single practice day
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice
nature around me, nature inside me
Workshop in Snow Camp on Sept 23, 2018 (Su) 2:30-4:30 pm.
I live in the country in a blessed place. We have a little pond and a naturally beautiful 3-acre backyard. This place inspires and nurtures me and I would like to share a little of this energy with you. The workshop is divided in two parts: exploring nature and exploring your experience, connecting it with your current projects.
Schedule:
outdoor
2:30-2:45 Tour in the property to show the best spots to do the exercise after 2:15.
2:45-3:30 Nature around me: This time is for you to connect with the outdoor nature in the way you choose to: sketching, listening to the birds, photographing, dancing, filming, gathering wild plants, etc. Bring your own material. Some foldable chairs will be provided.
3:30-3:45 break
indoor
3:45-4:30Nature inside me: a time to think about your experience and to connect this experience with your current professional or personal projects.
This workshop is open to anyone who is 18 years old or older.
Fee: $24
Questions, more details and registration: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice. Also available on the store
Workshop in Snow Camp on Sept 23, 2018 (Su) 2:30-4:30 pm.
I live in the country in a blessed place. We have a little pond and a naturally beautiful 3-acre backyard. This place inspires and nurtures me and I would like to share a little of this energy with you. The workshop is divided in two parts: exploring nature and exploring your experience, connecting it with your current projects.
Schedule:
outdoor
2:30-2:45 Tour in the property to show the best spots to do the exercise after 2:15.
2:45-3:30 Nature around me: This time is for you to connect with the outdoor nature in the way you choose to: sketching, listening to the birds, photographing, dancing, filming, gathering wild plants, etc. Bring your own material. Some foldable chairs will be provided.
3:30-3:45 break
indoor
3:45-4:30Nature inside me: a time to think about your experience and to connect this experience with your current professional or personal projects.
This workshop is open to anyone who is 18 years old or older.
Fee: $24
Questions, more details and registration: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice. Also available on the store
past
Precious good: time
workshop
Do you wish you had more than 24 hours in a day to do everything that needs to be done? We all know we can make money, but not time. So, how do you use this precious 'good' without waste?
I will be sharing what I have been implementing in my day-by-day, and tips from other professionals on how to manage your time better.
Set 18 (Tu) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Fee: $24
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice
Email lists, websites and social media for Real Beginners
Set 11 (Tu) 6-8pm
Venue: Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Bring your computer or iPad. It is a practical class.
Fee: $24
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Intro to Printmaking: Monotypes and Monoprints (practice day 1)
Set 12 (W) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Fee: $18 single practice day
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Intro to Printmaking: Monotypes and Monoprints (module 1)
Set 8 (Sa) 3-5pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Fee: $24 - single module, $84 (4 modules), $156 (4 modules + 4 practice days)
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Graphic Design for Real Beginners
Set 4 (Tu) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Learn how to make your own marketing materials, such as posters, postcards, etc. Bring your computer or iPad. It is a practical class.
Fee: $24
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment methods: cash, checks, PayPal, Square. Also available on the store
Art Critique
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Aug 11, 3-6 pm
How it works: You choose a period of time for your critique and so you can decide how many works to bring to your session. You can come at 3 pm and attend other artists' critique sessions or come just for the time you have scheduled.
Sponsoring and scholarships: If you want to support an artist you know you can sponsor his|her session. If you want to support artists but do not know any in particular, you can pay for a session and I will offer it as a scholarship.
Registrations closes on 8/10: ely@printosynthesis.com
Available times as of 8/7/18: 3:35-4:55 pm and 5:45-6pm
$2/minute
Periods of 30 minutes or more have 10% discount.
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice or at the store
Precious good: time
workshop
Do you wish you had more than 24 hours in a day to do everything that needs to be done? We all know we can make money, but not time. So, how do you use this precious 'good' without waste?
I will be sharing what I have been implementing in my day-by-day, and tips from other professionals on how to manage your time better.
Set 18 (Tu) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Fee: $24
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice
Email lists, websites and social media for Real Beginners
Set 11 (Tu) 6-8pm
Venue: Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Bring your computer or iPad. It is a practical class.
Fee: $24
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Intro to Printmaking: Monotypes and Monoprints (practice day 1)
Set 12 (W) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Fee: $18 single practice day
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Intro to Printmaking: Monotypes and Monoprints (module 1)
Set 8 (Sa) 3-5pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Fee: $24 - single module, $84 (4 modules), $156 (4 modules + 4 practice days)
Materials: list of materials (student brings all materials), $5 per module: blocks and tools (student brings paper and inks), $10 per module: all materials provided.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Graphic Design for Real Beginners
Set 4 (Tu) 6-8pm
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Learn how to make your own marketing materials, such as posters, postcards, etc. Bring your computer or iPad. It is a practical class.
Fee: $24
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Payment methods: cash, checks, PayPal, Square. Also available on the store
Art Critique
Green Turtle Studios, 133 N. Chatham Avenue, Siler City, NC
Aug 11, 3-6 pm
How it works: You choose a period of time for your critique and so you can decide how many works to bring to your session. You can come at 3 pm and attend other artists' critique sessions or come just for the time you have scheduled.
Sponsoring and scholarships: If you want to support an artist you know you can sponsor his|her session. If you want to support artists but do not know any in particular, you can pay for a session and I will offer it as a scholarship.
Registrations closes on 8/10: ely@printosynthesis.com
Available times as of 8/7/18: 3:35-4:55 pm and 5:45-6pm
$2/minute
Periods of 30 minutes or more have 10% discount.
Payment: cash, checks, PayPal or Square invoice or at the store
nature around me, nature inside me
I live in the country in a blessed place. We have a little pond and a naturally beautiful 3-acre backyard. This place inspires and nurtures me and I would like to share a little of this energy with you. The workshop is divided in two parts: exploring nature and exploring your experience, connecting it with your current projects.
Where: Snow Camp
When: July 28, 2018 (Sa) 2-4 pm
Schedule:
outdoor
2-2:15 Tour in the property to show the best spots to do the exercise after 2:15.
2:15-3:00 Nature around me: This time is for you to connect with the outdoor nature in the way you choose to: sketching, listening to the birds, photographing, dancing, filming, gathering wild plants, etc. Bring your own material. Some foldable chairs will be provided.
3-3:15 break
indoor
3:15-4 Nature inside me: a time to think about your experience and to connect this experience with your current professional or personal projects.
This workshop is open to anyone who is 18 years old or older.
Fee: $15 until 7/21, $18 7/22-7/27, $20 at the door. Ask for coupons at registration.
Payment methods: cash, check, cc, store, PayPal or Square invoice.
Questions, more details and registration: ely@printosynthesis.com
I live in the country in a blessed place. We have a little pond and a naturally beautiful 3-acre backyard. This place inspires and nurtures me and I would like to share a little of this energy with you. The workshop is divided in two parts: exploring nature and exploring your experience, connecting it with your current projects.
Where: Snow Camp
When: July 28, 2018 (Sa) 2-4 pm
Schedule:
outdoor
2-2:15 Tour in the property to show the best spots to do the exercise after 2:15.
2:15-3:00 Nature around me: This time is for you to connect with the outdoor nature in the way you choose to: sketching, listening to the birds, photographing, dancing, filming, gathering wild plants, etc. Bring your own material. Some foldable chairs will be provided.
3-3:15 break
indoor
3:15-4 Nature inside me: a time to think about your experience and to connect this experience with your current professional or personal projects.
This workshop is open to anyone who is 18 years old or older.
Fee: $15 until 7/21, $18 7/22-7/27, $20 at the door. Ask for coupons at registration.
Payment methods: cash, check, cc, store, PayPal or Square invoice.
Questions, more details and registration: ely@printosynthesis.com
workshop Where to show: places to exhibit your artworks in the Triangle | Triad area. Advantages, limitations and other factors to consider when applying.
- when: March 15, 2018, 2:30-3:30 talk+Q&A, 3:55-4:25 two 15 minutes individual sessions.
- where: The Frontier, 800 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, Durham
- fee: free
- registration: ely@printosynthesis.com 6 seats available.
GAC - Group Art Counseling Where to show– September 19, 2017 – 6-8 pm – Snow Camp
I am going to talk about and answer questions about places to show your art. I'll share my experience/information on galleries, art centers, alternative venues mainly in the Triangle area. Beyond what you can find on websites.
Where to start showing? Is it worthy to wait 2 years to have a show? Do I need to produce my marketing material? Zero commission galleries are really 0% commission? What about writing proposals?
Fee: donation based. Suggested donation $10
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Group Art Counseling – August 3, 2017 – 3-5 pm – Snow Camp
I am offering this group time where I will be available to help you and your projects. I can help with art critique, project development, printmaking, marketing, graphic design, photography, small business management, time management, exhibition set up tips, art calls, website creation, etc.
My couseling is based on my experience of over 30 years of involvement with arts (art making/exhibition, teaching, museum work, event management), 18 years of language teaching, 6 years of art school learning, my international experience as a resident in Brazil and Japan; and my lifetime intuition.
Fee: donation based. If you are in an abundant moment, please consider donate a little extra to cover those who are not in the same situation. If you are in a scarce moment, do not feel guilty for donate a little or not to donate, someone is indirectly helping you.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
I am offering this group time where I will be available to help you and your projects. I can help with art critique, project development, printmaking, marketing, graphic design, photography, small business management, time management, exhibition set up tips, art calls, website creation, etc.
My couseling is based on my experience of over 30 years of involvement with arts (art making/exhibition, teaching, museum work, event management), 18 years of language teaching, 6 years of art school learning, my international experience as a resident in Brazil and Japan; and my lifetime intuition.
Fee: donation based. If you are in an abundant moment, please consider donate a little extra to cover those who are not in the same situation. If you are in a scarce moment, do not feel guilty for donate a little or not to donate, someone is indirectly helping you.
Registrations: ely@printosynthesis.com
Workshops at CCCC - Siler City - 2016
Printmaking Projects
Mar 1/8/15/22/29 and Apr 5 (12 hours)
6:00-8:00pm, building 46, room 102
The course will start with the creation of a personal project that could be the intention of understanding and exploring an specific techinique more deeply, the choice of focusing on a particular subject or the addition of printmaking to other media the participant is already familiar with. After defining the project and the course of action with the help of the instructor, the participants will have 4 weeks to develop their projects. During this period they will be in constant dialogue with the instructor that will support them to translate their ideas into images. At the end of the course the participants will select the best pieces they have produced and organize a show. They will present their projects and accomplishments and there will be a time for critique.
Pre-requisites: Ideally participants should have attended the course 'Printmaking Beginning' or have some basic experience in printmaking. If you do not have experience in printmaking, please contact me at: ely.urbanski@gmail.com
Age 18 or more.
Fee: $90, there is an inexpensive list but basic materials such as wood blocks, linoleum, black ink, carving tools and paper will be provided. Specific materials (special ink or paper, fabric, etc) should be brought by the participant.
Registrations:
Online: (click on Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes) https://webadvisor.cccc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TOKENIDX=1971356872&CONSTITUENCY=WBCE&TYPE=M&PID=CORE-WBCE
Minimum number of participants for the course to take place: 5 (2 registrations so far, updated on Feb 18)
Printmaking Beginning (past)
Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9 (8 hours)
6:00-8:00pm, building 46, room 102
The course started with clarifying what makes a print different from a drawing or a painting. After this first step, filled with examples and images of different techniques used in printmaking (etching, drypoint, mezzotint, lithography, woodblock, etc), participants practiced 3 of those techniques: monotypes, linocuts and woodcuts.
Pre-requisite: Age 18 or more.
Fee: $65, there was a small list of inexpensive items, but basic materials such as wood blocks, linoleum, ink, carving tools and paper were provided .
Photos and videos:
https://www.facebook.com/ely.urbanski.art/photos/ms.c.eJw9y8ENADEIA8GOTgFsMP03dlIQeY7WToGBgoKoPl~_OaSmZx9p53MBe9~_22lt2~;dq~;Z43WM6wf76Ra5.bps.a.684534681688130.1073741852.419360801538854/684534748354790/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/ely.urbanski.art/?ref=hl
Printmaking Projects
Mar 1/8/15/22/29 and Apr 5 (12 hours)
6:00-8:00pm, building 46, room 102
The course will start with the creation of a personal project that could be the intention of understanding and exploring an specific techinique more deeply, the choice of focusing on a particular subject or the addition of printmaking to other media the participant is already familiar with. After defining the project and the course of action with the help of the instructor, the participants will have 4 weeks to develop their projects. During this period they will be in constant dialogue with the instructor that will support them to translate their ideas into images. At the end of the course the participants will select the best pieces they have produced and organize a show. They will present their projects and accomplishments and there will be a time for critique.
Pre-requisites: Ideally participants should have attended the course 'Printmaking Beginning' or have some basic experience in printmaking. If you do not have experience in printmaking, please contact me at: ely.urbanski@gmail.com
Age 18 or more.
Fee: $90, there is an inexpensive list but basic materials such as wood blocks, linoleum, black ink, carving tools and paper will be provided. Specific materials (special ink or paper, fabric, etc) should be brought by the participant.
Registrations:
Online: (click on Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes) https://webadvisor.cccc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TOKENIDX=1971356872&CONSTITUENCY=WBCE&TYPE=M&PID=CORE-WBCE
Minimum number of participants for the course to take place: 5 (2 registrations so far, updated on Feb 18)
Printmaking Beginning (past)
Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9 (8 hours)
6:00-8:00pm, building 46, room 102
The course started with clarifying what makes a print different from a drawing or a painting. After this first step, filled with examples and images of different techniques used in printmaking (etching, drypoint, mezzotint, lithography, woodblock, etc), participants practiced 3 of those techniques: monotypes, linocuts and woodcuts.
Pre-requisite: Age 18 or more.
Fee: $65, there was a small list of inexpensive items, but basic materials such as wood blocks, linoleum, ink, carving tools and paper were provided .
Photos and videos:
https://www.facebook.com/ely.urbanski.art/photos/ms.c.eJw9y8ENADEIA8GOTgFsMP03dlIQeY7WToGBgoKoPl~_OaSmZx9p53MBe9~_22lt2~;dq~;Z43WM6wf76Ra5.bps.a.684534681688130.1073741852.419360801538854/684534748354790/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/ely.urbanski.art/?ref=hl