Continuing Education

133/141 West 21st Street

Hand-printed lithography is similar to drawing and painting, but the colors can be changed at will. An artist can draw with pencil, crayon or liquid tusche directly on lithographic limestone using a process that was invented in 1798. Additionally, artists can easily transfer images digitally and photographically to aluminum plates using modern technologies. Multiple transparent colors yield rich overlays and complex color notes when printed on fine art and handmade papers. All aspects of color proofing and editioning fine art lithographs will be demonstrated. Previous printmaking experience is not required.
Note: Access to the printshop outside of class hours is available to continuing education students enrolled in printmaking courses. Access to the printmaking facilities outside of class hours is as follows: Monday through Friday, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours are based on classroom availability. Access will not be available outside these designated open access times. Access to the printshop terminates on the last day of the scheduled course. No access will be granted after this date. This course is held on campus at SVA.