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Stone Litho Intensive
Instructor: Devraj Dakoji
Jan 7 - Jan 15
4 sessions: Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Class Fee: $260 members/$300 non-members
*24 hours free studio time
Learn to draw on rocks and print from them! This class is an introduction to the art of Stone Lithography. Beginning with the basics, you will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating a lithograph. You will learn how to prepare your stone, how to manipulate various drawing materials to create imagery, how to prepare your paper with proper registration, how to use a printing press, and how to produce your very own edition of prints! All skill levels are welcome.
Stone Litho Intensive Supply List (PDF)
Devraj Dakoji was born in Dharmoj, Andhra Pradesh and has exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the world. He was appointed as Chief Suprvisor of Graphic Studios, Dept. of Art, Garhi, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi in 1977 and as Commissioner and jury member, 2nd Graphic International Print Biennial, Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal 1991. He has been a part of Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop for many years, teaching many classes, organising international portfolios and printing for Robert Blackburn while he was alive.
For Further Reading, please view the following videos and descriptions on Stone Lithography.
Graining of Lithography Stone - Provided by the Sanjasada Channel on YouTube.com
Lithography Stone Printing Procedure - Provided by the Jackdamer Channel on YouTube.com
Printmaking Processes: Lithography - Provided by the Artsmia Channel on YouTube.com
To register, please contact RBPMW at rbpmw@efanyc.org or 646.416.6226.