Windsor Printmakers Forum

2010 Spring Workshops

Mega Print
This 4-week course offers a basic foundation in four different print media: relief, intaglio, lithography and screen printing. Participants will spend 3 hours with an instructor each week and will complete a small sample print in each medium. Course costs include all materials except for paper and drawing implements. Printmaking paper can be purchased by the sheet at Windsor Printmaker’s Forum or students may bring their own. This foundation course will prepare you for more in depth courses to come.
Tuesdays, March 23, 30 April 6, and 13th. 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Cost: $180.00, members receive 20% discount.
Instructors: Munazza Naeem, and John Montminy

Life Drawing
Open to artists in all disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to draw from a live model. Attendees must be over the age of 18, with photo I.D, (age of majority cards, drivers license). Doors will be open at 6:00 PM and locked once the session begins at 6:30. No prior drawing experience is necessary. We do have a very limited supply of Easels on loan, and possibly some drawing boards. It is strongly suggested that if you own any of these that you bring them with you. There is newsprint available at no charge. Drawing implements (pencils, conte, erasers etc.) are not provided. To maintain the quiet enjoyment of the drawing session, critiques will be offered away from the drawing room. No photography will be allowed.
Mondays, March 22, 29, April 12, and 19th. Doors open at 6. PM for set up. Doors lock and session begins promptly at 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Cost: $150.00, members receive 20% discount.
Instructor: Elizabeth Gaye MacDonald

Open Studio
Open to all artists in all disciplines. Participants will have access to the studio, and the opportunity to work on projects started in other workshops. There will be a trained artist on site to supervise the sessions. No materials will be supplied. Printmaking paper can be purchased by the sheet at Windsor Printmaker’s Forum or students may bring their own.
Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, and 22nd 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Cost: $90.00, members receive 20% discount.
An additional 10% discount will apply when included with a course.
Facilitator varies.

Private Instruction Sessions
Windsor Printmaker’s Forum also offers one-on-one training sessions with some of our instructors, a flexible and economical option for artists wishing to immerse themselves in a single process or for those with busy schedules. Private sessions can allow you to realize a special project with the assistance of a professional printmaker. Participants in one-on-one sessions must register for a minimum of three hours of instruction. All printmaking materials must be supplied by the student.
Cost: $30/hour Minimum $90, payable in advance.

Registration, course limits, prerequisites and materials
All courses are limited to 10 participants unless otherwise noted. Course costs include all materials except for paper and drawing implements. Printmaking paper can be purchased by the sheet at Windsor Printmaker’s Forum or students may bring their own. Newsprint will be available free of charge for drawing.

The deadline for enrollment is four business days before the beginning of a course, and payment must be made in full at that time. The Forum reserves the right to cancel a course two days prior to the start date if enrollment is low (in the event of course cancellation, all fees will be refunded in full or a credit will be given to a future course.). If you must withdraw from a class, Windsor Printmaker’s Forum must be notified at least three business days before the scheduled start of the class, at which time you will receive a refund less a 15% cancellation fee.

To register, please visit our studio office at 420 Devonshire Road (north entrance) during office hours, Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, or contact the office via email at info@wpfstudio.org

Consider the advantages of membership

Membership benefits include:
Mail-outs for all openings, lectures, workshops, courses and other events.
Priority registration for all courses, lectures and workshops.
Bi-annual newsletters.
20% discount on all workshops and courses and discounts on application fees for juried events.
An invitation to participate in our Annual Members’ Show and Sale.
One month free rental of the gallery (once per membership term) where the member receives 70% of the sales of prints.

Studio rental includes:
24 hr. access to the studio (refundable $75. key deposit required.)
The use of printmaking equipment (intaglio, lithography and letter presses).
An opportunity to buy supplies at bulk rates when studio is ordering.
Opportunities to purchase papers and drawing materials at cost in the studio.
Flat file storage space at the studio for the duration of the rental.
An inspired printmaking community! Priceless!

Annual studio rental rate is $300.00. Renters will be provided with an application form and a contract to sign, which will include WPF’s studio facilities and policies. All studio renters must have a WPF membership current for the year in which they are renting. If you would like more information about membership and studio rental, please contact WPF at (519) 253-9493 or via email at info@wpfstudio.org Thank you for your membership supporting Windsor Printmaker’s Forum in the past. We look forward to your continued commitment.