Making Meaning: Discussing Artistic Significance Through Book and Print

Making Meaning: Discussing Artistic Significance Through Book and PrintCourse Code: 26MAT003V This four week, virtual workshop takes place online on Mondays July 6th 27th from 6PM to 8PM ET. Monday, July 6th, 6PM to 8PM ET Monday, July 13th, 6PM to 8PM ET Monday, July 20th, 6PM to 8PM ET Monday, July 27th, 6PM to 8PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 29th at 11: 59 pm. About the Workshop: This discussion based course series offers a deep dive into the theoretical underpinnings of printmaking

Course Code: 26MAT003V

This four week, virtual workshop takes place online on Mondays July 6th - 27th from 6PM to 8PM ET.

• Monday, July 6th, 6PM to 8PM ET
• Monday, July 13th, 6PM to 8PM ET
• Monday, July 20th, 6PM to 8PM ET
• Monday, July 27th, 6PM to 8PM ET

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on June 29th at 11:59 pm.

About the Workshop:

This discussion-based course series offers a deep dive into the theoretical underpinnings of printmaking and book art as mediums, encouraging participants to critically analyze and contextualize their own creative practices. Each session will focus on different areas of the larger theme of the course: an introduction to making meaning, the role of the artist, materiality and meaning, making multiples and an argument for print.

Through thought-provoking readings and group discussions, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of key concepts, such as materiality’s influence over meaning, power dynamics between maker and audience, and the impact of technological advancements, while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. This workshop is designed for printmakers and book artists of all levels seeking to expand their artistic perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Fun Fact: Artist Books lend themselves to expanding definitions and context, making them an ideal medium for contemplation of “making meaning”.

About the Instructor

Elizabeth (Beth) Sheehan is a printmaker, papermaking, and book artist living in Chicago, IL. Her work investigates ideas of memory and perception to explore her own lack of episodic memory. Sheehan’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Center for Book Arts, and the San Francisco Public Library. She has worked as a professional printer at Durham Press in Pennsylvania and at Harlan and Weaver in New York. She was also the Lead Binder and Bindery Manager at Small Editions in Brooklyn and teaches paper, print, and book workshops around the country.

All images courtesy of the instructor unless otherwise noted.