THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED TILL NEXT YEAR, DATES TBA

Instructor: Hans-Christian Behm
Friday, September 25 - Wednesday, September 30, 9am - 3:30pm
Welcome Reception Thursday, September 24, 7pm

Register Below Or Call: 1-800-442-2787

Early Bird Rate (Register and pay in full by August 1 and save 10%):
$852 +GST - 6-day Session , Shared Kitchen & Private Bath Accommodations included
$519 + GST - 6-day Session without Accommodations included 

Supply Fee: $30

Regular Fees (after August 1st):
$912 +GST - 6-day Session , Shared Kitchen & Private Bath Accommodations included
$579 + GST - 6-day Session without Accommodations included 

Supply Fee: $30

*See scholarship and bursary information below, IMA strives to make this program accessible to professional and emerging artists through providing subsidy. 

Residency Info:

Explore the art of printmaking with Hans-Christian Behm. Participants will be given instruction around basic mono-printing, lino and wood cut, dry-point and embossing processes, all-the-while being immersed in the beautiful and historic backdrop of Wells in the Fall. No previous experience in printmaking is required and most materials will be supplied. Participants will be given the option of staying in the IMA residency multi-occupancy building “the Nest” or one of the other accommodation providers in Wells. Each participant will be provided with 24hr access to large bright art studios as well as scheduled demonstrations, and ongoing hands-on work with Hans-Christian.

Printmaking techniques taught:
Mono printing
Potato stamping
Linoleum “Lino” plate
Woodcut plate
Sinatra plate
Dry Point

Mono printing involves simply the transfer of colour from one surface to another in a singular process, “one of”. Potatoes stamping is done by carving a raised pattern on the flat cross cut surface, dabbing it in paint and “stamping” the paper. Students are encouraged to come up with other objects which would be suitable for similar colour transfers. The following techniques require some sort of surface treatment of plate, including carving, sanding or using natural surfaces. This applies to Lino, wood and Sinatra. And finally, dry point.

Day 1 Friday:
introduction, orientation 1.5 hrs
Mono Printing, Potato stamp, Printable objects of participants choice

Day 2 Saturday:
carved plates- Sintra/ Lino and Wood

Day 3 Sunday:
Dry point

Days 4 / 5 / 6 are focussed on helping participants to maximise their time with printing their own work.

The instructor will be present 9am - 3:30pm and will gladly work with individual participants. Some scheduling of the use of the presses may be necessary in order to give fair access. There will be four roller and two vertical presses available.

Access to the studio is from 8:30 to 12:00, 1:30 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 10:00 if general school activities permit evening hour openings.

Supply List:

Participants are asked to bring these materials if they have them. There will be supplies on hand for those that do not have these materials.

Pencils HB, 2B; 1 Art Gum and 1 General’s kneaded rubber eraser (putty-like), OLFA knife, 50 cm (20inch) or 61cm (24inch) metal ruler, black India ink, 1 large and 1 small watercolour brushes (round), water colours, set of good quality carving tools (for lino, wood block and sintra), sponge, cotton rags, scissors, non-rusting soup spoon for wood or Lino cuts, latex gloves, smock/ shirt, Scotch tape , 1" masking tape (green), small bottle of white wood/paper glue, 2", 4", 6" brayers., BandAid and Polysporin

Materials and Equipment supplied by the School:

Covered work space, tables, chairs/stools, glass surfaces, hot and cold water, soaking pans, water based printing inks, tarlatan (for wiping of plates), presses, rubber and wool blankets, different weights of paper, Saran wrap, Ziplock soaking bags and drying towels for paper, paper towels, clothes line and clothes pegs, paper cutter, lino, wood block, aluminium, Plexiglass, steel markers for dry point

*See scholarship and bursary information below, IMA strives to make this program accessible to professional and emerging artists through providing subsidy. 

*Participants are welcome to use the studio spaces 24hours a day.

Instructor Bio:

HANS-CHRISTIAN BEHM was born and raised in Germany. In 1961 he immigrated to Canada and began studying Architectural Design at UBC, going on to work in that field for 45 years. Later in life Behm developed a keen interest in printmaking and began mentoring under Wayne Eastcott at Capilano University’s Art Institute. He lives and makes art on Bowen Island, BC where he helped to found the Bowen Island Art Council.

Scholarship & Bursary Info:

What are the Selection Criteria?

Based on a review of the application materials and the following considerations, Island Mountain Arts will select individuals to receive scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded through a juried process based on the following criteria. Island Mountain Arts reserves the right to change these criteria if the submissions warrant.

Applications must include the following:

• Show a commitment to their art practice.

• A letter stating what they hope to gain from this experience

• Provide a current CV/bio and artist statement

• A commitment to attend the residency if accepted

Schedule:

Thursday, September 24 - 7pm, Welcome Reception

Friday, September 25 to Wednesday, September 30 - Hans-Christian Behm working with participants 9am - 3:30pm.