Workshop

Advanced Stone Lithography

July 15-18, 2025, from 10AM – 4PM

4-day workshop, Tuesday-Friday

Class size 4-5, Lithography Experience Required

$495 Members, $545 Non-members

*includes all materials

This class will build on the introductory skills of lithography with demonstrations on acid tinting, reclaiming the stone and making deletions, and pin registration. We will also refresh ourselves on the basics of setting up the stone for drawing, applying etches, and printing. Learn the details of lithography logic and process, and discover a little lithography history!

Lithography is a traditional method of printmaking that is a blend of art, natural history, and chemistry. Simply put, it is a method of printing that relies on the phenomenon of oil repelling water to produce an image. Lithography became a dominant form of illustration across the world shortly after it was introduced by German playwright Alois Senefelder in 1796. This class will focus on the traditional process and use CCP’s large collection of lithographic limestone as our surfaces for drawing and printing. Participants will be treated to the richness of drawing on stone, and the collaborative experience of printing together on CCP’s motorized Griffiin 32.5” x 56” litho press.

Expectations: As this is an advanced level lithography class, it is recommended that students have previous experience with stone or plate lithography. Participants should also expect this intensive course to be physical. Stone Lithography involves a lot of standing and upper body movement. It also requires careful attention to technical details to achieve a successful print. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All materials included.

Workshop Location:Ground Floor Etching and Lithography Studios

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Questions? Please email Workshop Coordinator Toni Miraldi at tmiraldi@contemprints.org

LIZ BANNISH lives and works in Norwalk, CT as Studio Manager and Collaborative Printer for the Center for Contemporary Printmaking. She earned her BFA in Printmaking and Art History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2011 with her award-winning show of stone lithographs. Afterward, she served as an intern for Zea Mays Printmaking, bringing their research in non-toxic printmaking to SGC San Francisco in 2013. She served as Printmaking and Photo Technician for Smith College in Northampton, MA for five years, running their printmaking studio, letterpress studio, photo darkrooms, and OSHA compliance programs. Liz has trained with masters Barry Moser (Pennyroyal Press), Peter Pettengill (Wingate Studios), and Liz Chalfin (Zea Mays Printmaking). Her personal work spans the media of sustainable and traditional printmaking and includes relief, etching, lithography, and alternative photography. When not getting her hands inky, Liz dives for the local aquarium.

Image Credit: Sean Early