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International Woodcut Project

2008-06-04T00:42:38Z

My printmaking teacher started this project and it's really taking off! Check it out: http://6sides2everystory.blogspot.com/

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Question regarding etching

2008-06-04T00:41:10Z

I've seen the following process done but am unsure what materials to use:

a file of an image is created in photoshop and it is printed onto a sticky colored paper. the paper sticks to the etching plate and is put into the acid. the sticker is peeled off and the plate is ready to be inked and printed.

please let me know what material this is, it's a cool technique that i would like to try.

cheers

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Start printing T-shirts

2008-02-10T00:32:09Z

A complete textile screenprinting shop setup. This is new equipment - never used! Start your own screenprinting busienss Monday morning!

Just add ink and start printing. Well, almost! We are offering a complete shop equipment setup. This equipment is new and has not been used. It is located in Austin, Texas and can be viewed in place. This is a professional textile printer's dream setup. The buyer is responsible for crating and shipping (if necessary).

We will assure that all equipment is in perfect working order. We will supply training on equipment and present a three day Hands-On Training Seminar to your staff as well. The training can take place at your location, however the buyer is responsible for travel and lodging.

You can set this equipment up in your garage and start printing on Monday morning. Expect sales in the $25,000 a month range to begin with profit running as high as $12,500 a month (yes, 50-percent or more is possible) in this easy to learn and market business. Everyone wears T-shirts and every business is a potential client. Get started now!

Photos, descriptions and prices are at http://schoolofscreenprinting.com on the Internet.

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call for printmakers

2007-09-16T17:35:58Z

Hi,

I'm looking for printmakers of all variety for various (paid) projects. Preferably, but not exclusively from the UK. If interested, please e-mail gallery@lydiabates.com with information (cv etc) and images of your work.

Thank you

Lydia

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for all you Oregon Printmakers

2007-09-15T23:55:54Z

Solarplate Workshop with Barbara Mason: September 22 and 23

Barbara Mason leads a Solarplate etching workshop on September 22 (1-6pm) and 23 (10-4pm). Explore this new non-toxic etching process. Anything you can draw or Xerox on clear acetate can be etched onto these plates. Beginners and advanced artists are welcome. For more information go to www.roguegallery.org or call the gallery at 772-8118 to register.

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Call for Printmaking Submissions

2007-08-10T10:21:44Z

Black Dog Publishing is currently accepting submissions of work by printmaking practitioners in the fields of art, design, textiles, crafts and applied arts for inclusion in a Printmaking book

I f interested please send examples of work and information to nikos@bdp.demon.co.uk

For information on Black Dog please visit www.blackdogonline.com

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Engraving exchange website

2007-06-20T15:16:02Z

Hello all,

I am relatively new to this discussion group, but wanted to throw out to you guys a recent project we put together.

My collegues and I at McNeese State University have put together a national engraving portfolio exchange. It features such artists as Rudy Pozzatti, David Driesbach, Jack Orman, Oscar Gillespie, Kurt Kemp and Will Fleishell (he engraved the portrait of Linclon on the 5$). The stipulations were that the paper size be 11 x 14 and the only technique to be used was burin on metal (like Durer). We got some pretty nice results..below is a link to the site....

www.engraving2007.com

Beginning in the Fall of 2007, I will be taking over the engraving arts program at Emporia State University, so I am working to promote this dying technique. I have plans in the future to have another exchange, but make it exclusive to students, not professionals. If anyone is interested learning more about this technique feel free to contact me.

-James Ehlers
www.jamesehlers.org

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Intaglio Process with glass?

2007-06-20T14:11:05Z

Anyone here do Intaglio printing using glass plates? I saw it done at Pilchuck but it's been about 10 years.

I've got 2 plates engraved, one black and one color but all I had on hand was water based ink. It turned out kind of interesting, but not the thick even color that I remember.. Perhaps it was a combination of intaglio and relief? Will using the greasy printers ink give me a more even coverage? I guess there is a chance that some of my color field isn't etched deep enough.

Also, I am thinking of trying some viscosity prints. Anyhow had luck with these?

Thanks!

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xerox transfer process- help please

2007-06-19T07:21:41Z

A friend of mine learned a simple technique for transfering xerox copies in her printmaking class in college that involves gum arabic and a fresh xerox copy. We've been trying to make it work- but to no avail- anyone know this process and what we might be doing wrong?
1- light coat a plexi-glass plate with gum arabic (we've been using the little bottle made for watercolor- is print-making gum arabic different?)
2- lay fresh xerox copy on plexi image side up coat with generous layer of gum arabic, rub off excess with damp sponge
3- roll with oil-based printing ink
4-gently wipe off excess with damp sponge (THIS IS THE PART WHERE IT STARTS TO GO WRONG) ink should stick to toner areas
5- print using xerox as your plate
When we do it, the ink adheres to the entire surface, and when we start to sponge it off, the image and paper starts to fall apart.....
HELP!!!

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Occultist printmaker wanted for self-published book

2007-01-12T20:17:47Z

Are you an artist? Have you done printmaking? Do you like woodcuts like the ones which were printed in books in the 14th to 17th centuries? Are you a practicing magickian of some type? If you answer "Yes" to the above, please continue reading.

I'm doing some writing in the "occult/magick/chaos magick" vein and I would like to have some custom woodcuts/prints done. Some are purely artistic, and some will be diagrams. I'm thinking less than 10 or so, max. They will need to be made, then printed and scanned at 300dpi and e-mailed as some standard graphics format (TIFF, PDF, PNG, etc. - no lossy compression!). The book will probably be about 6"x9" in size, but the prints can be larger and scaled down a bit, if needed, and they will vary in size (probably only full page and half page)

Pay is pretty close to non-existent, but credit will be given. If any money flows towards us, you can have some. The book will be printed by a print-on-demand publisher, and you can have some copies for personal use, portfolio additions, or gifts as you want, at cost.

Drop me a note if you're interested. Thanks!

(Moderators: If this is inappropriate for this community, feel free to delete it.)

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Soliciting prints for publication

2006-11-16T23:14:41Z

Hello, I'm the art editor for a student-run literary magazine and I'd really like to have some prints published in this years' issue. I'm looking for black and white prints, of any topic or nature. This is unpaid, but if your work is accepted you get to see your work in print and get a free copy of the magazine.

You can send images to:
reed_mag_art@yahoo.com

or submit by mail (8.5x11 prints, not originals) to:
ATTN: Art Editor
Reed Magazine
SJSU English Department
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0090

We are accepting submissions until November 10, 2006. Thank you!

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Printmaking studios in San Francisco?

2006-11-11T04:30:58Z

I'm fairly new to the city and am currently looking into using a printmaking studio, either through a school or otherwise. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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xerox color transfer... question!

2006-08-09T18:03:14Z

I have a goal, but I have no idea how to get there... I'm not an official printer, but I love to experiment and I would love to learn some more... here's my question: I did a color photocopy of one of my collage and I would love to transfer it on a piece of wood... someone told me that I just have to put the print facing the wood and applied some kind of chemical that I don't know on it, then it will transfer... someone can help me to demystifie that?

thanks.

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New to Tribe

2006-06-29T00:58:12Z

Happy to see other print makers here...

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block printing?

2006-03-30T04:13:14Z

Hi,

I am intersted in block printing, I am wondering if any of you have done it, and if you could recommend info

Thanks

A

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Grad School in the SF area

2006-03-13T21:04:58Z

I moved here to commit to going to CCA. I've gotten incredibly positive response about my chances of getting into the program next year, but I've recently heard some not so complimentary things about the direction the printmaking program is going. This could all be untrue however. I was wondering if anyone had any personal knowledge of the printmaking graduate programs in the area. I’m still relatively new to the area and I'm not quite sure what schools should I look at.

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New to printmaking

2006-02-08T16:37:33Z

Hi,
I am a newbie to printmaking, but have been working with rubber stamps (in painting using acrylics) and would like to get into lino block printing. Are there some places you can reccomend that have good classes in this. I am in Saratoga, so anywhere in the Bay Area would be OK.

Thanks.
Poorva

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Bookmark exchange - deadline 12/31

2006-01-28T03:18:09Z

Folks, I found this really nice sounding print exchange in Belgium. The deadline is end of the year and the cost to participate is absolutely minimal ($5) Just submit 11 copies of identical bookmark, signed and numbered. YOu get 10 different bookmarks back. Size: 20cm x 5 cm.

More information is here:
http://www.estampe.be/exchange/book2005/index.html

check out the submissions from the last time they did that exchange. There is a lot of reeeaaaaly cool stuff in there:
http://www.estampe.be/exchange/book2001/index.html

I plan to submit a set, or maybe even two if I have time. Anybody else planning to submit something?

As we are talking about this already... what are your thoughts on whether to cut the bookmarks or rip them? I always think the fuzzy edges of ripped printing paper look nice. But a bookmark is a utility item despite being a piece of artwork... it might be better to cut in this case. It will also make it easier to have consistent sizes. And it's not exactly easy to rip such small papers either...

Any thoughs?

Andreas

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Florida Printmakers are having another print exchange

2006-01-27T22:05:30Z

Check it out. I participated last year and it was great. Deadline is in mid March!

http://www.members.aol.com/flprintmakers/exchanges.html

Andreas

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Hello!

2006-01-27T17:53:43Z

i am new here
how are you all?
i am wondering if any of you would be interested in joining in on some mail art?
i have this group
http://snailtraders.tribe.net/
and i have just posted a new project- it's a block print - alter and return
- let me know if you are interested

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printmaking websites?

2005-10-28T05:02:44Z

Is there any recommendations on any printmaking websites that is worth checking out?

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Solar Plates

2005-10-28T04:56:43Z

I just found out about these, and I am sold. I have a friend who works with them, and another friend who shows the printmaker who invented them in her gallery.
EcoEtch Intaglio Plates
Etch by sun exposure, run under tap water NO CHEMICALS!!!!
check it: solarplates.com
Happy Printing

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Print Exchange

2005-05-28T22:24:08Z

I mentioned a bit ago in another thread about having a print exchange. An old idea where a bunch of printmakers exchange a set of prints with others in like exchange. Every one receives each others prints. Quite a wonderful way to see and own more art through a very inexpensive means.

This is being done on a frequently used site called The Barren. They've honed down the process and it seems to be working quite well for them. Below are their guidelines and instructions on how they submit, gather, and distribute the prints.

http://www.barenforum.org/exchange/rules.html

Although the information on the exchange sign-up page is quite clearly outlined, some participants in the past have not followed the format very closely. This has made life very difficult for the volunteer coordinators, and has caused no little friction between participants.

Rather than developing new 'rules' we are requesting potential participants to read and understand the guidelines for participation. Members should only sign-up for an exchange, if they are willing to make the effort required to achieve the exchange goals, and to meet the guidelines.

Deadlines:

Participants must plan to send their work in early enough to ensure that the print package arrives by the deadline. This may mean sending the work one-week or earlier before the deadline, depending on the method of delivery and the country of origin. Participants from countries other than the coordinator's should determine the time required for delivery. If work is not received by the deadline the participant will be notified that unless it is received within the next 7 days the work can not be included in the exchange. If the work is received after this one week extension the work will be returned using the return postage included for the exchange. If no return postage was included in the print package, the prints will be held until the coordinator receives postage. The extension may be extended beyond one week, at the discretion of the coordinator, only if there is a national emergency making regular mail late.

Return Postage:

Return postage must accompany the print package when it is sent to the coordinator. If no return postage was included in the print package, the prints will be held until payment for postage is received by the coordinator. Coordinators are volunteers, and cannot be expected to pay participants' expenses.

Medium:

The Baren Exchange is a program for forum members to create, exchange and display editions of woodblock prints. At this time only linocut prints have been allowed in addition to woodcut prints.

If prints other than woodcut or linocut are submitted, they will not be included in the exchange, but will be returned to the sender using the enclosed return postage. If no postage was included, the prints will be held until it is received.

Paper dimensions:

Each exchange has a specific paper size requirement; the exchanges are not random collections, but organized folios of prints. The prints must be the same size, both to allow proper packaging and storage, and for efficient exhibiting. Participants should read the instructions carefully and follow them exactly.

If prints vary from the published size requirement they will be returned to the sender using the enclosed return postage. If no postage was included, the prints will be held until it is received.

Drop outs:

Dropouts will be allowed only until one month before the exchange time deadline. This will give people on the waiting list time to complete and submit their prints. If withdrawal becomes necessary, it should be done at the earliest date possible. (People on the waiting list who wish to have their names removed, should also do this as early as possible).

Participants who drop out after the withdrawal deadline has passed will have their name automatically eliminated from the next two exchanges (including waiting lists).

Participants who
1. drop out at (or after) the final deadline, or
2. drop out a second time after being reinstated, or
3. drop out without notifying the coordinator,

will have their name automatically eliminated from all future exchanges.

Communication:

Participants must be active [Baren] members and must have participated in discussions prior to signing up for an exchange. It is essential that the coordinator be in communication with the exchange participants. The participant must respond to e-mails sent by the coordinator and should notify the coordinator of any change in e-mail address.

Participants who become 'lost' and who do not respond to communications from the coordinator run the risk of being dropped from the exchange without further notice.

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New ART Images!

2005-05-21T18:14:45Z

I just posted about 10 new images of my recent artwork to my user profile photos.
Please post me any
questions/comments/feedback
if you have time to check it out
thanks
-J

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Teach at CELLspace!!!

2005-04-21T01:44:51Z

CELLspace is a volunteer-based collaborative art center which fosters community through art and education, performance and community building. Through cooperative relationships and multi-disciplinary programs, we encourage the celebration of intergenerational and cross-cultural collaborations.

CELL, (Collectively Explorative Learning Labs), offers communal art workshops and learning labs in a variety of artistic mediums. Our 10,000 square foot facility serves as an arts incubator, enabling emerging Bay Area artists to create, develop, exhibit, and perform new work in an affordable, cooperative, and collaborative environment.

We are currently seeking creative individuals to teach during our Summer (June-August) season, and potentially continue with us for following seasons.

See the following list of classes and send your resume to classes@CELLspace.org
For more information about CELLspace visit www.CELLspace.org
(Deadline: Wednesday the 20th of April)

List of CELLspace Classes, June- August

*Painting (intro and advanced techniques using oils,
acrylics, tempura and water on various traditional and
non-traditional surfaces.

*Drawing (intro and advanced, using non-traditional
techniques, such as including the use of a projector
for making large banners)

*Public (Guerilla) Art (silk-screening on cloth and
paper, stenciling, wheatpaste and banner making,
large puppet/ figure making, muralism and spray
painting).

* Traditional/ Cultural Art (inc: Cartoneria (using paper
and recycled materials), pi?ata making, Mexican tin +
copper stamping + carving, Mihndi(henna paint),
origami, African mask making, lithography, etching,
linocut,woodcut...etc).

*Maille (Chain mail) (inc. clothing/ armor, inlays,
jewelry, bags,... ).

*Costumes (inc: wings, clothing, masks, using beads
for clothing and jewelry,latex clothing...).

*DIY Classes (book binding, papermaking, gifts, bags,
etc. Integrated class focusing on DIY craft
techniques for creating goods)

*Art Therapy (inc. all forms of artistic mediums
developed by an experienced art therapist/ healer)

*DIY Musical Instruments (inc. glass goblets, Poor
Lady's Gamelan, percussion devices using miniature
mics, spoons, washboards, bass instruments, etc.)

*Music Classes (for not as popular instruments, such
as: the theramin, singing saw, harmonica,accordion
and more).

*Dance Classes (inc. Flamenco, Salsa, Hooping …'''')

*Film Classes (history of film and different genres,
global films, documentaries...)

*Exercise, Kick Boxing, Karate, Jujitsu, Tai Chi and
Self Defense

*Traditional Global Recipes (focus on peasant-scrap
food centered, inc. component on nutrition and
health).

*Veggie/ Vegan Dishes (focus on affordability,
nutrition and health).

*Healing Foods (inc: herbs, ointments, potions,
concoctions, tonics, tinctures...etc)

*Bartending (exotic drinks from around the world, using
affordable alcohol and ingredients).

*Meditation (focus on healing).

*Yoga

*Alternative Parenting Classes (Meeting the Child
Development credit meeting court requirements).

*Metal Welding: (intro, inter, adv.)

*Wire Sculpture

*Metal w/ Inert Gas ( aka wire-feed welding)

*Furniture Renovation (working with found, discarded
and recycled pieces).

*Woodcarving

*Stone Carving

*Sculpting with Cernit (no oven required clay)

*Quema de Judas (Burning Giants).

*Wax sculpting/ Candle making

*Theater History and Performance (influences: Teatro
Campesino, Agusto Boal, Paulo Freire...)

*Puppetry

*Creative Writing

*Cultural Studies (Chican@ / Latin American, African
American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American,
Filipino American and Native American
with heavy focus on Arts, Film, Theater, Literature).

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stamping fabric?!?!

2005-04-11T15:42:01Z

anyone tried stamping fabric with linoleum or woodcut? I've been struggling with this, the fastest way has been brushing the paint onto the block and printing it face down on the fabric. too slow. Ideas?

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Seattle area class

2005-03-30T22:48:22Z

Can anyone recommend for a Seattle newbie?

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share a studio in sf?

2005-02-23T17:49:10Z

hi there,

i am looking for studio space in sf, and wondering if anyone has a space to share, about 400 square feet? or if anyone wants to look with me, i have been looking at larger spaces and would love another printmaker to go in on one of them with me.

thanks,
kai

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Applying ink

2005-01-11T17:14:06Z

Hello

Need some guidence here.... just started using shinowood for block printing and i am having trouble getting the ink to apply evenly onto the paper. Any suggestion or ways to trouble shoot this issue?

Thanks

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Printmaking Stop motion film

2004-12-21T05:46:34Z

http://homepage.mac.com/duyeda/nathalie/iMovieTheater23.html

Hi Printmakers. thought I would share this short film my boyfriend made of me carving and printing 2 woodcuts.
-n

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steamroller printing

2004-10-27T23:56:54Z

for any of you who live in san francisco the center for the book will be making prints using a steamroller this saturday oct 30th from 11am to 4pm on carolina street between 15th and 16 on potrero hill. there are 10 artists who have cut 3x3 blocks of lino and will be pulling their prints after they've been "pressed" by a huge steamroller. stop by and check it out!

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new prints

2004-10-22T15:26:35Z

hey there all you printmakers...
i just uploaded a couple of my latest prints to the photos on this tribe. and if you are in SF and are free friday nov. 5th i will be one of many artists showing at City Art gallery on valencia between 19th and 20th. stop by see some art eat some food, drink some wine and schmooze. does anybody have any new prints to post so we can see? i love seeing other people's work.

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Art & Fear

2004-09-08T05:43:24Z

Has anyone read Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking by David Bayles & Ted Orland? I'm curious as to other's opinions on the book and if it is a good tool.

An excerpt:

"Those who would make art might begin by reflecting on the fate of those who preceded them: most who began, quit. To survive as an artist requires confronting these troubles. Basically, those who continue to make art are those who have learned how to continue - or more precisely, have learned how to not quit."

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0961454733/002-4630501-6295214

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hot foiling

2004-07-22T14:44:17Z

what is it?

:)

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etching

2004-06-15T02:13:17Z

hey everyone, just wanted to post an open discussion on etching.

More specifically I am looking for an opportunity to use some etching facilities in the Los Angeles area.

Etching is my favorite medium and I haven't worked on any plates/prints since I had access to a press and chemicals in art school.

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Lazertran

2004-05-29T04:52:06Z

Has anyone in the group used Lazertran as an etch resist?

Randel

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Randel's Website

2004-04-14T23:12:50Z

I invite everyone to stop by and check out my website.
I have paintings, prints and collage work up, but mostly prints.
http://www.rplowman.com

Thanks,
Randel

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Iowa State Postcard/Print exchange

2004-02-07T21:34:21Z

ive done this in the past and it rules, heres the info the email:

Printmakers,
Please share information about this project with as many people as you can. Iowa State University's Print Club is hosting the 4th Annual Postcard Print Exchange. Last year over 130 artists participated with entries from across the United States and as far away as South Africa and Australia. Please read the following prospectus and pass the information on. Thank you.
April Katz

You are invited to participate in the 4th Annual University Print Society Postcard Print Exchange

The theme for this yearís exchange is "Catch Phrase" (Feel free to interpret this in any manner you can imagine.)

Any EDITIONABLE printmaking technique maybe used. (woodcuts, litho, intaglio, photography, silkscreen,
digital printmaking, etc) Please Do Not send monoprints/monotypes.

The post cards must be 4" x 6".

13 prints of the same edition should be sent individually to the address posted below. (Each card must be stamped and will bear the markings of travel and the postal service.)

ENTRIES DUE: APRIL 23, 2004 (Prints received after April 23, 2004 will not be included in the exchange. So please try to postmark prints with sufficient time to arrive here.)

After receiving everyone's postcard prints the University Print Society will randomly divide up the cards and you will be sent 12 new and different prints from other participants. The University Print Society will keep one of the 13 for its collection. Postage for returning the 12 new prints will be paid for by
the University Print Society. Please be sure to put your return address on every postcard sent.

[ No entry fee.]
send postcard prints to:

April Katz
University Print Society
158 Design
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3092

*Please send questions and comments to <csteely@iastate.edu>

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Current Pieces?

2004-02-05T20:29:43Z

Now I know that there are more than a couple of folks on here, so please show off what you've been doing; I'd love to see it. Any new projects that you've been working on?

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Printed Ephemera and Screen printing Tribes

2004-01-26T23:40:59Z

printedephemera.tribe.net

screenprint.tribe.net

you're invited!

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New Letter Press tribe

2004-01-22T00:02:37Z

Hi,

You're invited to the new Letter Press tribe

Alberto

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Poketo Presents tonight and tomorrow night.

2003-10-17T19:11:17Z

Poketo presents work by:

Eamon Ore Giron
Chris Pew
Nathalie Roland
Sean Reynolds
Damon Soule
Tom Vadakan

@ Build Gallery 483 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA - 415.215.6387
Friday, October 17, 7:30pm - midnight
Saturday, October 18, 10:00pm

Poketo collaborated with the artists in creating pocket sized art.... you'll have a chance to take one home, as well as other pieces from the artist's special collection.

On the closing night, Saturday 10/18, Largess, aka Stanley Lam will be performing with special guests.

Opening night celebration: 10/17 7:30- midnight
Closing night celebration: 10/18 6 -10 pm

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