Sunday, January 22, 2012

MASTER CLASS: COLOR SEPARATION & FILM PREP. FOR SILKSCREEN PRINTING

MASTER CLASS:
COLOR SEPARATION & FILM PREP. FOR SILKSCREEN PRINTING
Film Workshop

Thursday, February 16th 6PM to 8PM
Self Help Graphics & Art
(for artists with an advanced knowledge of the silkscreen process)
please RSVP: workshops@selfhelpgraphics.com 
 
This special evening will cover both traditional and digital techniques in creating film and color separations for use in fine art screen-printing. 
Master Printer Jose Alpuche will go through the necessary steps to creating film separations using traditional techniques. Artist Joel Garcia will walk participants through the steps of using digital technology for film prep and separations.

After both presentations a dialogue will follow to discuss the pros & cons of both approaches as well as go through various techniques of combing both digital and traditional forms.

Participants are expected to bring artwork. Your artwork will be used to discuss the different approaches one can take to achieving the desired results.

Attendance Fee: $20
Please bring your own brushes and artwork no larger than 10x16.
SHG will provide India Ink and Acetate. 

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Rafael Mora, our dear friend has passed on.


On January 9th, 2012 we lost another dear SHG family member. Rafael (Rafa) Mora was a collaborator, supporter and good friend. He will be missed! Dios lo tenga en su gloria.

For more info please visit the Rose Hills website. www.rosehills.com

-Jose Alpuche

Friday, January 20, 2012

D.I.Y. SILKSCREENING with Dewey

D.I.Y. SILKSCREENING with Dewey
Silk Screening Workshop 
Saturday, January 21st    
(every 3rd Saturday)
10AM to 2PM
$20 per person 
RSVP: workshops@selfhelpgraphics.com
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Attendees are required to bring two transparency copies of an original black and white image, no bigger than 8 1/2" X 11". Limited number of screens available for purchase. Bring paper and a blank t-shirt or 2 to print your work of art on!     
 

Thursday, January 12, 2012

SHG at the LA Art Show: January 18-22, 2012

LA Art Show
January 18-22, 2012
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A
   
Come and visit Self Help Graphics at The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary featuring bold and exciting work from today's great artists and influential visionaries. Self Help Graphics' will be conducting demonstrations on screenprinting & intaglio printing workshops. Sticky Rick's and Vyal One will also be on site displaying their work as Self Help Graphics' artists-in-residence.

For more information visit: www.laartshow.com 
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

HARD N DA PAINT music development workshop

HARD N DA PAINT
 
Fridays, January 13th, 20th, 27th     
(every Friday)
6PM to 9:00PM
Free with High School ID 
$5.00 at the door
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HARD N DA PAINT is a music workshop development series at Self Help Graphics & Art. HNDP students work together for 8 consecutive weeks to program their own music event! Friday sessions @ SHG also include: Freestyling (improvisational music), Live Instrument Jam sessions (Bring your instrument!), Video production - filming, lighting and editing, Music Production - recording and instrumental compositions, and plenty of space for Break Dancing  

Next Month's Dates: Feb. 3rd,10th, 17th & 24th   

STENCIL MAKING with Andi Xoch


STENCIL MAKING with Andi Xoch (Ovarian Psychos-Cycles Brigade)

Saturday, January 14th   
(every 2nd Saturday)
HOURS: 10AM to 1PM
FREE for ages 12 to 18 // $10 for Adults
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Learn how to create stencils and applying them to various surfaces, so bring your bike helmets, skateboards, t-shirts, backpack or anything you want to apply your custom hand cut stencil too.

 


AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with Vyal One



AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with Vyal One

Saturdays, January 14th, 21st & 28th  
(every Saturday)
10am - 1pm
Free for ages 12 - 18
$10 for Adults
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Learn various techniques with using spray paint to create works of art. You'll be using low and high pressure spray paint.

Next Month's Dates: Feb. 4th, 11th & 18th 
 

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Feliz Año Nuevo from SHG!

Feliz Año Nuevo from Self Help Graphics & Art. We are back from our break and our workshops will return to their regular schedule starting next week. Please see date & time for each workshop below.


Jan. 13th (6pm to 9pm) - HARD N DA PAINT

Jan. 14th (10am to 1pm) - AEROSOL ART WORKSHOP with Vyal.One