Printmaking at OSA/Gravure à EAC!

OGPC members are active in the community sharing the joy of print. See below for the extensive list of courses offered through the Ottawa School of Art in both official languages and both the downtown and the Orleans campuses. Want to learn a new technique? Brush up on an old favourite process? Hang out with other printmakers? Many of these courses are open to beginners, so please share with your friends who have not already embraced printmaking into their lives. They will thank you! – by Shibhan Arnott

OTTAWA SCHOOL OF ART: ADULT GENERAL INTEREST PRINTMAKING COURSES WINTER 2025. Please note you may register at: registration@artottawa.ca

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

W25D042 EXPRESSIVE LINOCUT (Intro – Inter) with Deidre Hierlihy Saturday from 09:00 – 12:00 from 01/11/2025 to 03/08/2025

Deceptively simple, a strong linocut design demands a strong sense of pattern and an ability to balance lights and darks in the image. We will explore how to transform any drawing or photograph into a powerful printed image. Focusing on black and white, students will develop expressive line and mark, explore composition, play with combining image and text. We will print with less toxic vegetable oil-based inks which clean up with soap and water.

W25D041 PRINT CURIOUS: AN INTRO TO PRINTMAKING FUN! (Intro) with Siobhan Arnott

Sunday from 13:00 – 16:00 from 01/19/2025 to 03/09/2025

‘Print Curious: An Introduction to Printmaking Fun’ is designed to introduce basic intaglio etching and relief printmaking techniques to students with minimal or no previous experience. The course will teach students how to create monotype, dry-point, and linocut prints in both colour and black and white using a variety of tools and materials. This will prepare them to work independently, pursue other printmaking courses, and make basic prints in their home!

W25D044 CREATIVE PRINTMAKING: INTAGLIO TO OFFSET (Intro – Inter) with Silviu Andrei Tuesday from 18:00 – 21:00 from 01/14/2025 to 04/01/2025

This course introduces students to intaglio and offset printmaking techniques, focusing on drypoint, etching, linocut, and monotype. Through hands-on instruction, students will prepare plates, in, and print, with an emphasis on exploring colour and combining intaglio and offset printing. No prior experience is required as the course accommodates both beginners and those with some printmaking background.

W25D046 ADVENTURES IN PRINTMAKING (Intro – Adv) with Murray Dineen Tuesday from 13:00 – 16:0001/14/202504/01/2025

Emphasis on creative expression through printmaking. Some previous experience with printmaking is welcome, but not necessary. Returning printmakers are encouraged to pursue their own projects with the assistance of the instructor. Instruction following classic print techniques: monoprint, linocut, drypoint,

etching on aluminum, zinc plates. (For silkscreen, please see Farouk Kaspaule’s course, Silkscreen and Beyond). Students are required to purchase paper suitable for printmaking (available at the school). Students will use primarily environmentally friendly, non-irritating materials. Please be advised, however, that odorless solvents and copper sulfate baths will be used in the classroom.

W25D040 SILKSCREEN AND BEYOND (Intro – Adv) with Farouk Kaspaules Wednesday from 18:00 – 21:00 from 01/15/2025 to 04/02/2025 ($415)

This course introduces students to different aspects of silkscreen making. Students will become familiar with screen drawing fluid, screen filler, photo emulsion (photo silkscreen), cleaning and repairing screens. Students will also work with transparencies for “photo-silkscreen’.

W25D045 EXPLORATIONS IN PRINTMAKING (Inter-Adv) with Murray Dineen Thursday from 18:00 – 21:00 from 01/16/2025 to 04/03/2025

For printmakers with at least one course or basic experience in a print studio. Building on previous experience, students are free to explore various print techniques: monoprint, linocut, drypoint, environmentally friendly etching, lithography. (For silkscreen, please see Farouk Kaspaules’ course, Silkscreen and Beyond). Students are required to purchase paper suitable for printmaking (available at the school). Students will use primarily

environmentally friendly, non-irritating materials. Please be advised, however, that odorless solvents and copper sulfate baths will be used tin the classroom.

ORLEANS CAMPUS:

W25S040 CREATIVE EXPLORATION OF PRINTMAKING (Intro – Adv) with Tina Petrovicz Wednesday from 13:00 – 16:00 from 01/15/2025 to 04/02/2025

Learn new ways to express yourself through printmaking! Demonstrations and guidance will be given in three types of printmaking: Monotypes, Tetrapak and Drypoints. The first two reuse materials that are often seen as “waste” to create art. You will have the opportunity to create single layered and layered prints that combine techniques. Beginner students will also gain familiarity with the use of press, inking, plate preparation and

non-toxic cleaning methods.

Exhibition/ Exposition

“Print Pairings: Colour vs Black and White”/ Estampes jumelées : couleur vs noir et blanc

A group show by the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective

The Ottawa School of Art, Orleans Campus Gallery is proud to present Print Pairings: Colour vs Black and White, a group show by the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers ConnectiveWorks will be on display from May 14 to June 24, 2023 at the Ottawa School of Art’s Orleans Gallery located on the main floor of the Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd. Orleans ON. K1E 0A1. Reception on Sunday May 28, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

For many artists, the choice to work in colour or strictly in black and white is a fundamental design decision. With ready access to every possible hue, a choice to abstain from colour is all the more shocking or thought-provoking.

In this exhibition, the artists present a pair of prints – one in black and white, and one in colour. The exhibition is an exploration of how the prints in each pairing complement and accentuate, or even challenge, each other. The prints are not necessarily the same rather, the artist matches two prints to demonstrate how they use colour versus black and white to convey separate meanings, place different emphases, create distinct moods, or express diverse emotions.

The artists are part of The Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers’ Connective; Ashley Andrews, Siobhan Arnott, Christine Belle-Isle, Valerie Bridgeman, Murray Dineen, Melanie Goguen, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Carol Howard Donati, Villia Jefremovas, Patti Lefebvre, Aileen Leo, Debra James Percival, Tina Petrovicz, Shealagh E Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Kathryn Shaw, Beth Shepherd, Dale Shutt, Patricia Slighte, Katherine Stauble, Roger Sutcliffe, Lydia Uppington, Jennifer Waterman, Shirley Yik.

Katharine Sauble, Edinburgh. Drypoint, ink

 Estampes jumelées : couleur vs noir et blanc

Une exposition de groupe du Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau

La galerie de l’École d’art d’Ottawa — campus d’Orléans est fière de présenter Print Pairings : Colour vs Black and White (Estampes jumelées : couleur vs noir et blanc), une exposition de groupe du Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau. Les œuvres seront exposées du 14 mai au 24 juin 2023, à la galerie de l’École d’art d’Ottawa — campus d’Orléans, située à l’étage principal du Centre des arts Shenkman au 245 boulevard Centrum, Orléans (Ontario), K1E 0A1. La réception aura lieu le dimanche 28 mai, de 13 h à 15 h. Bienvenue à tous ! 

Pour de nombreux artistes, le choix de travailler en couleur ou strictement en noir et blanc est une décision de conception fondamentale. Avec un accès facile à toutes les teintes imaginables, le choix de s’abstenir des couleurs est d’autant plus étonnant ou porte à réflexion.

Dans cette exposition, les artistes présentent une paire d’estampes ; une en noir et blanc et une en couleur. L’exposition consiste en une exploration de la façon dont les estampes de chaque paire se complètent et s’accentuent, voire se défient. Les estampes ne sont pas forcément les mêmes ; l’artiste associe deux œuvres pour illustrer comment elles utilisent les couleurs par rapport au noir et blanc, pour transmettre des significations distinctes, mettre des accents différents, créer des ambiances précises ou exprimer diverses émotions autour d’un thème ou d’une image connexe.  

Les artistes font partie du Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’Ottawa-Gatineau : Ashley Andrews, Siobhan Arnott, Christine Belle-Isle, Valerie Bridgeman, Murray Dineen, Melanie Goguen, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Carol Howard Donati, Villia Jefremovas, Patti Lefebvre, Aileen Leo, Debra James Percival, Tina Petrovicz, Shealagh E Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Kathryn Shaw, Beth Shepherd, Dale Shutt, Patricia Slighte, Katherine Stauble, Roger Sutcliffe, Lydia Uppington, Jennifer Waterman, Shirley Yik. 

Exhibition/Exposition

Migration

In this group exhibition, eight local artist-printmakers share their diverse interpretations of migration. The artists participating in “Migration” raise important and timely political, economic, ecological and social issues. They do so in a wide variety of formats and printmaking techniques. The body of work creates an immersive experience about the phenomena of migration. This exhibition invites the viewer to reflect on their own relationship or history with the phenomena of migration.

The artists are Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Patricia Slighte and Lynda Turner
Dates: April 21 – June 4, 2023
Reception: Saturday, April 22, 1-5 p.m.

Centre des arts La Fab sur Mill Arts Centre 
8 Mill Road, Chelsea, Quebec J9B 1K8
819-827-3326 – www.lafabsurmill.ca – galerie@lafabsurmill.ca
Opening hours:
Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dans cette exposition collective, huit artistes-graveurs locaux partagent leurs diverses interprétations de la migration. Les artistes participant à « Migration » soulèvent des questions politiques, économiques, écologiques et sociales importantes et d’actualité. Ils le font dans une grande variété de formats et de techniques d’arts imprimés. L’ensemble des œuvres crée une expérience immersive sur les phénomènes de migration. Cette exposition invite le spectateur à réfléchir à sa propre relation ou histoire avec les phénomènes de migration.
Les artistes sont Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Deidre Hierlihy, Lynda Turner, Patricia Slighte, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope et Murray Dineen.
Dates : Du 21 avril au 4 juin 2023
Vernissage : samedi 22 avril, de 13 h à 17 h

Centre des arts La Fab sur Mill Arts Centre 
8, chemin Mill, Chelsea (Québec) J9B 1K8 
819-827-3326 • www.lafabsurmill.ca • galerie@lafabsurmill.ca
Heures d’ouverture : 
Vendredi : 13 h à 17 h 
Samedi : 13 h à 17 h 
Dimanche : 13 h à 17 h 

Exhibitions at the Ottawa Public Library / Expositions à la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa

THE OTTAWA-GATINEAU PRINTMAKERS CONNECTIVE PRESENTS THREE THEMED EXHIBITIONS AT THE ALTA VISTA BRANCH OF THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY 

You are invited to visit the Alta Vista Branch of the OPL between Jan. 20 and March 17, 2023 to be immersed in printmaking and in the perspective of 20 local printmakers through 48 original prints created using a variety of printmaking techniques. 

“COLOUR CHANGES EVERYTHING” EXHIBITION

The exhibition is happening in the middle of winter when we most need ‘colour’ to lift our spirits and bring some cheerfulness into our lives.  On top of our colourful prints, perhaps some funky fungi, spiders, a sassy blackbird or sailing rats might cause you to chuckle.  Why not visit our exhibition to find the similarities and difference among the 28 thought-provoking prints.

Participating artists: Siobhan Arnott, Christine Belle-Isle, Valerie Bridgeman, Murray Dineen, Melanie Gougeon, Louise Guay, Freida Hjartarson, Debra James Percival, Madeleine Rousseau, Kathryn Shaw, Dale Shutt, Roger Sutcliffe, Moira Toomey, Lynda A. Turner (guest curator) and Jennifer Waterman.

 “IN THE LIBRARY” EXHIBITION

Libraries are magical places that speak a universal language. No matter where you may be, a library can provide a reprieve, a sense of the familiar and a connection to the community and world at large. Participating printmakers share works inspired by their feelings, thoughts and experiences around books and the libraries that make these accessible to so many.

Participating artists: Luigina Baratto, Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Jennifer Waterman.

“MIGRATION” EXHIBITION

The artists participating in “Migration” raise timely and important political, economic, ecological, and social issues. This exhibition invites the viewer to consider their own relationship or history with the phenomena of migration. 

Participating artists: Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Patricia Slighte and Lynda Turner. 

Where: Alta Vista Branch of Ottawa Public Library 2516 Alta Vista Ottawa (free parking available on site). 

Dates: Jan. 20-March 17, 2023

“Colour Changes Everything” Exhibition- Exposition “La couleur change tout”
In the library” Exhibition- Exposition “Dans la bibliothèque”
“Migration” Exhibition- Exposition “Migration”

EXPOSITIONS D’ESTAMPES – SUCCURSALE ALTA VISTA DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE PUBLIQUE D’OTTAWA

LE COLLECTIF D’ARTISTES-GRAVEURS D’OTTAWA-GATINEAU PRÉSENTE TROIS EXPOSITIONS THÉMATIQUES À LA SUCCURSALE ALTA VISTA DE LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE PUBLIQUE D’OTTAWA. 

Vous êtes invités à visiter la succursale Alta Vista de la BPO entre le 20 janvier et le 17 mars 2023 pour vous immerger dans les arts imprimés et dans la perspective de 20 graveurs locaux à travers 48 gravures originales créées en utilisant une variété de techniques d’impression.

EXPOSITION « LA COULEUR CHANGE TOUT »

L’exposition a lieu en plein hiver, au moment où nous avons le plus besoin de “couleur” pour nous remonter le moral et apporter un peu de gaieté dans nos vies.  En plus de nos estampes colorées, il y aura peut-être des champignons funky, des araignées, un merle insolent ou des rats marins qui pourraient vous faire rire.  Pourquoi pas visiter notre exposition et découvrir les similitudes et les différences entre les 28 estampes incitant à la réflexion. 

Artistes participants : Siobhan Arnott, Christine Belle-Isle, Valerie Bridgeman, Murray Dineen, Melanie Gougeon, Louise Guay, Freida Hjartarson, Debra James Percival, Madeleine Rousseau, Kathryn Shaw, Dale Shutt, Roger Sutcliffe, Moira Toomey, Lynda A. Turner (commissaire invitée) et Jennifer Waterman.

EXPOSITION « DANS LA BIBLIOTHÈQUE »

Les bibliothèques sont des lieux magiques qui parlent un langage universel. Où que vous soyez, une bibliothèque peut vous offrir un répit, un sentiment de familiarité et un lien avec la communauté et le monde en général. Les artistes-graveurs participants partagent des œuvres inspirées de leurs sentiments, leurs pensées et leurs expériences liés aux livres et aux bibliothèques qui les rendent accessibles à tant de personnes.

Artistes participants : Luigina Baratto, Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Jennifer Waterman.

EXPOSITION « MIGRATION »

Les artistes participant à « Migration” » soulèvent des questions politiques, économiques, écologiques et sociales importantes et d’actualité. Cette exposition invite le spectateur à réfléchir à sa propre relation ou histoire avec les phénomènes de migration. 

Artistes participants : Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Freida Hjartarson, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd, Patricia Slighte et Lynda Turner. 

Où : Succursale Alta Vista de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa 2516 Alta Vista Ottawa (stationnement gratuit sur place). Dates : du 20 janvier au 17 mars 2023 

Group Exhibition/Exposition collective

Group Exhibition “At the Library” now at Ottawa School of Art – Exposition collective “À la bibliothèque” à l’École d’art d’Ottawa

Eight artists, members of the Ottawa-Gatineau Printmakers Connective, have a group exhibition titled At the Library at the Ottawa School of Art (Byward Market campus). Stephanie Amos, Luigina Baratto, Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd and Jennifer Waterman have interpreted the theme using such printmaking techniques as linocuts, stone lithography, drypoint, collagraphy, and handmade stamps, to produce two- and three-dimensional art works. The guest Curator is Stephanie Amos.

Location: Ottawa School of Art 35 Georges St. Ottawa. The exhibition is in the vitrines on the first floor of the OSA.
Dates: Sept 8-20, 2022

Exposition collective “À la bibliothèque” à l’École d’art d’Ottawa

Huit artistes, membres du Collectif d’artistes-graveurs d’ Ottawa-Gatineau, présentent une exposition collective intitulée À la bibliothèque à l’École d’art d’Ottawa (campus du marché By). Stephanie Amos, Luigina Baratto, Murray Dineen, Deidre Hierlihy, Shealagh Pope, Madeleine Rousseau, Beth Shepherd et Jennifer Waterman ont interprété le thème en utilisant des techniques des arts imprimés telles que la linogravure, la lithographie sur pierre, la pointe sèche, la collagraphie et les tampons faits à la main, pour produire des œuvres d’art bidimensionnelles et tridimensionnelles. La conservatrice invitée est Stephanie Amos.

Lieu : École d’art d’Ottawa 35, rue Georges, Ottawa. L’exposition se trouve dans les vitrines du premier étage de l’OSA.
Dates : Du 8 au 20 septembre 2022