Pronto Plate Printing

instructor: Howard Levine

category: Printmaking, Myrtle Press

for: Adults

price: MEMBER $90 / GENERAL $100

REGISTER HERE

Polyester plate or “pronto plate” lithography is an immediate and often playful printing process that offers an option for artists to incorporate visual elements as disparate as photography, digital designs and hand drawn illustrations. This more immediate form will introduce you to the process and allow for immediate exploration and printing opportunities using a lithograph related format while dispensing with some of the more physical challenges of using lithography stones. It is a great way to experience the magic and opportunities of the litho process. The class will manually process the polyester plates from an additive drawing and painting process through the finished now color printing printing on paper.

WHEN: June 1, 2025, 10- 3 PM

WHERE: Myrtle Press inside Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor 

Howard Levine has been an active printmaker for the past sixty years. Howard taught printmaking and drawing for Sierra College for almost twenty-five years. At Carriage House Press, Grass Valley he had students engaged in all processes: intaglio, relief, litho and monotype for over 45 years. Howard has a M.A. from San Francisco State with an emphasis on printmaking, mainly lithography. He also is a painter, drawer and for-site artist. After dismantling his long time studio and gallery in Grass Valley, CA. he and his wife moved to Sacramento and joined Myrtle Press.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

NOT A MEMBER YET? REGISTER TODAY!