Print Day in May Saturday May 4th 10:00am - 4:00pm Print Day in May is an annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May. This free event has tens of thousands of printmakers from around the world making prints and sharing their knowledge with others.
This will be our 4th year hosting this free event in Forest Grove, OR. This year there will be four different business participating. Below is the address and info of each location, all within walking distance of each other.
Artingales – We'll roll 'May the 4th' (Star Wars) fan art using green oxide gel prints and mars black linocuts on the flatbed press. 2032 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove OR 97116 Downstairs of Gann Bros. either stairs or ramp from inside or outside rear entrance
Gann Bros. Printing - Tabletop letter press, each participant will be able to choose from different images and colors to make a print. 2032 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove OR 97116
Green Heron Book Arts – Using recycled cardboard and craft foam participants will make a texture plate. Cutting shapes from cardboard or foam to make a design on a cardboard base. Then ink up the plate and print. 1928 21st Ave Forest Grove OR 97116
Valley Art Association – There will be TWO different printmaking techniques; you will need to sign up separately for each one. 2022 Main St Forest Grove OR 97116
Gelatin Print Monotypes, a simple and elegant technique
Trace Monotypes in the style of Master artists such as Degas, Picasso, Chagall, Miro and Matisse.
Important Information: Each project will take approximately 20 minutes. There are 6 spots per time slot. Sign up required but if space is available walk ins welcomed. This is a free event run by volunteers and small business. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA8AE2EAAF8C34-48937139-print#/
Make Art Wednesday
Here are the dates and projects we will be doing this summer for our annual Make Art Wednesday Events