Registration for Silkscreen: The Basics is now OPEN!

Polka! Press — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:20:11 +0000

Interested in trying your hand at silkscreen?!

Join member instructor, Heather Buechler, in our introduction to silkscreen course, Silkscreen: The Basics! Our first session begins May 5th!

Class Description:

Silkscreen: The Basics is an introduction to silkscreen printing with an emphasis on flatstock (paper). The class runs once a week for 4 weeks with an optional 5th work session in the final weeks.

Students will become familiar with the silkscreen printing process through the design and completion of (at minimum!) a 1 to 2 colour silkscreen on flatstock. Students will become familiar with vocabulary used in silkscreen printing, learn the process for preparing films for screens, preparing screens for films and the various techniques & factors involved in pulling a successful print.

We will be using Xerox (toner-based) copies with oil as our method for creating a film. It is accommodating to both digital, hand-drawn and handcut films.

Dates: May Session (Saturdays) REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 28th!

~~June Session (Tuesdays)~~ Full!

July Session (Saturdays)

Cost: non-members $185 members: $165

Please download the REGISTRATION FORM by clicking here!*

*From requests cash or cheque: if interested in PayPal, please contact us at madisonprintcooperative@gmail.com to set something up with your instructor.

Valentines Sale

Polka! Press — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:21:03 +0000

Did you miss us yesterday at the Valentine’s Day Pop-Up? Fret not — You can still drop in today from 11-4 and pick up your screen printed and letterpressed valentines.

Valentine Pop-Up Shop!

Polka! Press — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:17:04 +0000

Saturday, Feb 11: 12-3 pm

VALENTINE POP-UP SHOP!

Come out to and see the lovely ladies of Polka! Press print up the Valentine of your heart’s desire!

For a few hours on a Saturday afternoon, we’ll be printing up our Valentine’s! See how they’re made–swing by, say hello and get one hot off the press!

We’re sure to be swimming in a sea of hearts by the afternoon’s end.

Hope to see you there!

Polka! Press, 2717 Atwood Ave

Recall Walker Poster and T-Shirt Printing Workshops

Polka! Press — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:06:35 +0000

Sat. Dec 10: Recall Walker Poster Printing!
12 noon – 4 PM
Polka! Press, 2717 Atwood Ave
Come print beautiful, artist-designed posters and try your hand at screenprinting. Take some posters home with you to beautify your neighborhood!

No experience necessary! Wear paint-friendly clothes. Free (donations accepted).

Contact: Ted at kinbote@charter.net or 241-0259

Sun. Dec 11: Recall Walker T-Shirt Printing!
1-3 PM
Polka! Press, 2717 Atwood Ave

Bring your own blank T-shirt(s) and have them screenprinted with an artistic
Recall Walker woodcut design!

Light to medium-colored shirts work best, flat fabric, no pockets. Tight
stripes and tie-dyes look surprisingly nice!
No experience necessary! Wear paint-friendly clothes. Free (donations accepted).

Contact: Ted at kinbote@charter.net or 241-0259

ATWOOD WINNEBAGO WINTER FESTIVAL -December 2

Polka! Press — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:05:33 +0000

Come see us at our space and stock up on printed holiday goodies!

Recall Walker T-Shirt Printing!

Polka! Press — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:26:13 +0000

Bring your own blank T-shirt(s) and have them screenprinted (or print them yourself!) with an artistic Recall Walker woodcut design.

Light to medium-colored shirts work best, flat fabric, no pockets.

Friday Nov 25
1-3 PM
Polka Press, 2717 Atwood Ave
By Donation

Contact: Ted at kinbote@charter.net or 241-0259

Polka Press promotes a vital local printmaking culture through affordable
education and collaboration of participants of all skill levels.

http://polka-press.com

Screenprint Recall Walker Posters!

Polka! Press — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:53:33 +0000

Come print beautiful, artist-designed posters and try your hand at screenprinting.
No experience necessary!
Wear paint-friendly clothes.
Free (donations accepted).

Sun Nov 13
12 noon – 4 PM
Polka! Press: 2717 Atwood Ave

Contact: Ted at kinbote@charter.net or 241-0259

Gallery Night: October 14

Polka! Press — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:43:03 +0000

Join Polka! Press celebrate our inaugural Gallery Night on October 14, 2011 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.!

We will have prints on display, which will also be available for sale, as well as food, home-baked goodies and beer.

Participating artists include: Heather Buechler, Barry Carlsen, Erica Hess, Christina King, Emily Maryniak, Ted McManus, Max White and Sara Wrzesinski

We are really excited to be participating and look forward to seeing you all there!

Next Meeting/Open House – 9/20 from 7-9

Polka! Press — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:32:10 +0000

See you there!

Moveable Type Truck coming to Polka Press!

Polka! Press — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:19:46 +0000

Moveable Type Truck & Polka-Press Open House/Open Print

Where: Polka-Press 2717 Atwood Ave.

When: 5-8PM

Format: Hands-on, Demo, Awesomeness

Cost: Free (Donations suggested/welcome to support Moveable Type)

All the way from Power and Light Press of Portland, OR comes the Moveable Type Truck! They’re a mobile letterpress truck that will be chucking out prints along with our little Showcard from 5-8pm on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2011. Come try your hand at letterpress printing, buy prints, drink beer and just hang out with your awesome friends at Polka! Press! No experience necessary!

To find out more about the Type Truck, visit http://www.type-truck.com