Saturdays: February 15 & 22; 1–3pm CT
Learn the foundations of pochoir—a stencil-based printing technique that took off in France during the first part of the 20th century—in this two-evening virtual workshop
We’ll start the class with a short presentation on the history of pochoir, during which we’ll look at several examples of the technique in practice. The rest of the first session will cover the preparation of templates (patrons in French) and the second session will focus on printing. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with shapes and variations in color application. Come away from the workshop with a set of stencils, tests, and samples for future reference. Participants will conclude the workshop with the skills and information they need to edition a pochoir print (print multiples) of their own.
Level: Beginner. All skill levels welcome and participants must be able to safely cut stencils into a variety of surfaces using sharp tools without injury. Please note that pochoir printing involves repetitive motion of the dominant hand. Prior experience with gouache is a bonus, but not necessary.
Certificate: 4 hours, Category B or D
Pricing
$103/participant (10% discount for MCBA members)
$52 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members)
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
What you'll need to participate
Tech requirements: For this participatory virtual workshop we recommend joining on a laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone, if possible. You will receive step-by-step instructions for downloading Zoom (it’s free!) and accessing the workshop online approximately 2 days before the workshop’s start date.
Materials: You are responsible for sourcing your own supplies from the materials list. You are welcome to reach out to teaching artists with questions about materials in advance of the workshop (contact information is listed on the materials list).
