Botanical Contact Printmaking Workshop

The material fee will provide the Western and Japanese paper for their botanical contact prints, a wide variety of plant material, the mordants, string, etc.

• sketchbook and pencil for taking notes
• gloves
• apron
• hat/sunscreen (in case we go outdoors)
• portfolio or drafting storage tube for transporting work
• closed-toe shoes

 Students are welcome to bring their own freshly collected plant material (dried plants don't work well). Starting a week or two before class, collect petals, flowers, and leaves. Flatten the collected material, place it in a ziplock bag, remove the air, seal it tightly and store it in your refrigerator to keep it fresh. Feel free to pick plant material the day before class, flatten it, and put it into a ziplock bag.

 

Do not collect wet or damp plant material, as these will likely rot in the sealed plastic bag.

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

 

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.