Gum Bichromate Workshop

Workshop temporarily on hold- interested parties should contact Karen Fiorito directly at

This workshop covers the essentials of the time-honored gum-bichromate process. You will leave the workshop with a small edition of your own two -color gum-bichromate prints. Master printer Karen Fiorito will guide you through the entire process - from the creation of individual plates from the digital image you provide through the care and handling of the final prints. She will also describe some best practices for the process and make suggestions for individual images which may require special treatment and help you make your own set of fabulous gum-bichromate prints. Please note - you will need to e-mail a scanned image that you'd like to use within three days of the workshop start date.  You may also submit a hard copy for scanning for an extra ($10) fee.

	Karen Fiorito		Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Location: Downtown Studio Instructor: Karen Fiorito Duration: One Day. Dates: See available sessions below About the Instructor: Karen Fiorito did her BFA at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and her MFA in Printmaking at the University of Arizona. She has taught and lectured at the University of Southern California, University of Arizona and even at her undergraduate alma mater, University of the Arts in PA. Her work has been featured in publications worldwide, including as examples in The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes (Christopher James), Hustler Magazine,  Art in America and many others. Topics covered in the workshop are: making separations (screens) from a digital file or flat artwork registration of screens color strategies for separations and the creative process choice of inks - other alternatives to ink choice of paper/ alternate material selections for substrates historical practices and creative options image enhancement/modification (bleaching, brushing, masking and other advanced practices) analysis and follow through/troubleshooting session where warranted care and handling of final prints

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Edward Steichen's "The Pond, Moonlight" - the most expensive photographic print ever to sell at auction - it's a gum bichromate!

Space in the workshop will be limited to 10 (ten) participants..Each participant will go home with their own edition of silkscreen prints. The workshop fee is $275 or $240 for members.There is an additional lab fee of $45 to cover the cost of fine art papers and inks for this workshop. . The workshop takes five hours and includes a lunch with a non-alcoholic drink of your choosing. The fee also includes handbook summarizing topics included in the workshop. Individual instruction is also available upon inquiry. 

	Discounts: Please see our membership page for additional huge discounts on all workshops and merchandise as well as other goodies. There is an additional $20 off the workshop fee if purchased online, below. Students of accredited educational institutions are also eligible to receive a 15% discount on all workshops. Please inquire about multiple workshop discounts too.

	Payment: Payment may also be taken by telephone, fax or in perso , or online below.  All workshops must be paid for (or else a deposit left) before 72 hours (three days) from the start of a workshop or else a penalty fee of $50 will apply. Payment may be made online in advance (see below) at a discounted rate. We accept all major credit cards, cash or cheque. to reserve space by telephone, call: Workshop Dates/Times (click on drop-down menu for availability) Gum Bichromate Workshop June 19, 12-6 PM USD 240.00 Gum Bichromate Workshop Lab Fee USD 35.00

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