Friday April 26th, 1pm-4pm

Learn how to cut, carve, and print linoleum blocks to make a set of notecards. This three hour workshop will cover the basics of relief printmaking, a reductive form of printmaking wherein negative space is removed from a block, and only the image positive remains. Topics include translating your ideas to a block and carving techniques, as well as proper inking and how to print by hand. Students will leave with 4 notecards. All levels welcome.

Sunday April 28th, 10am - 1pm
Model: Jason (male)

This is the traditional OPAL Sunday figure session for drawing from a live model. These are 3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!

Sunday May 5th, 10am - 1pm
Model Pairs with ROFMAA

The Registry Of Figure Models And Artists is conducting a Paired Figure Model Workshop at the Oak Park Art League on Sunday, May 5th, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. This will take the place of the usual "Sunday Figure Drawing Non-Instructional With Model" session.

Friday May 10th 1pm - 5pm

This workshop explores printmaking utilizing a plexiglass matrix, with focuses on dry-point mark making and experimental monoprint processes. Students will learn a variety of techniques to produce editions and monoprints, as well as processes that can shape their art practice at large. This is a process-based workshop with no limitations placed on subject matter or content, but students are encouraged to work from their own lexicon of imagery and interests; our focus is on finding new ways to make an impression or reinvent an image.

All levels welcome.

Sunday May 12th, 10am - 1pm
Model: Ana (female)

This is the traditional OPAL Sunday figure session for drawing from a live model. These are 3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!

Sunday May 19th, 10am - 1pm
Model: DeEric (male)

This is the traditional OPAL Sunday figure session for drawing from a live model. These are 3-hour, non-instructional figure drawing sessions. Work on your figure-drawing skills at your own self-directed pace!