Basic Printmaking - Methods, Support and Resources for Teachers
led by: Fontaine Rodgers, Bronwyn Merritt and Jennifer Harper
Discover safe and affordable techniques for fine art printmaking, and applications for today's classroom. Learn how printmaking can be used to teach an integrated curriculum at all grade levels. Gain a deeper understanding of the history of printmaking, and the resources available to new and experienced art teachers in Central Florida. Help your students discover a variety of new and delightful results using a range of techniques for the youngest of learners to advanced students.
PRESENTER BIO:
Fontaine Rodgers, President, Central Florida Printmakers
Fontaine Rodgers is an award winning artist, retired International Baccalaureate Art Educator and the current President of the Central Florida Printmakers. She is an honors graduate of the Maryland Institute, College of Art, with a BFA in Printmaking and Drawing. She has worked to increase awareness of the importance of art education, especially about the process of fine art printmaking, and ways to help educators and students successfully integrate the process of printing into their creative toolbox. See CentralFloridaPrintmakers.com for examples of her artwork.
Bronwyn Merritt, Treasurer, Central Florida Printmakers
Bronwyn Merritt holds a MFA from UNC and creates art in her studio in Orlando. She is also an artist/administrator for the Book Arts Guild of Central Florida, where she blends printmaking with book arts. See CentralFloridaPrintmakers.com for examples of her artwork.
Jennifer Harper, Artist and Owner, Harper Printmaking Studio; Member, Central Florida Printmakers
Jennifer Harper founded the Harper Studio Open Press Group in 2012 to encourage artists and teachers to make use of her many printing presses, private instruction, art teacher professional development and workshops for all levels. See CentralFloridaPrintmakers.com for examples of her artwork.