Discover the rich photographic possibilities of photopolymer printmaking in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners. Participants will explore the full tonal range of the process, from deep, velvety blacks to delicate washes of grey, while learning how images are transformed into intaglio prints. We will be working with steel-backed light-sensitive plates.
The focus of this workshop is on printing, experimentation, and play in the studio. Each participant will receive a pre-prepared 6″ × 9″ photopolymer plate ready for printing during the session, allowing plenty of time to explore the press and create multiple impressions.
In addition to printing, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of plate making. A live demonstration will cover the basics of exposing and developing a photopolymer plate, providing an overview of the process from digital image to finished print.
All tools and materials will be supplied. Previous printmaking experience is not required.
$150 +hst
- Date: Saturday November 28
- Time: 10AM – 4PM
- Location: Smokestack Analog Studio (270 Sherman Ave. N)
Biography
Anna Gaby-Trotz is a printmaker and photographer whose work critically explores social issues, identity, and the natural environment. With an MFA in Printmaking from The University of Alberta, her practice centers on the transformative power of art, particularly in creating inclusive spaces for marginalized communities. Printmaking and photography are at the center of Anna’s practice and she can often be found in the studio teaching people the how to’s of printmaking.
From 2015 to 2021, Anna served as Technical Director at Open Studio in Toronto, where she helped initiate a North/South Printmaking Residency with The West Baffin Cooperative and has overseen numerous creative projects with national and international artists. Anna’s work Baseline was shown at Open Studio in Toronto and recently at Alberta Printmakers. Her collaboration with Richelle Forsey, The Landscape is Dead was featured at the CAFKA25 Biennale. Anna co-curated the show Queer Print Project: Body Language at the Art Gallery of Guelph. Her work is in collections including The University of Alberta, The Edmonton Arts Council and Open Studio. Anna has taught at The University of Alberta, The Ontario College of Art and Design University and is currently an Assistant Professor in Studio Art at The University of Guelph.
