MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Art Center’s Restore project features printmaking - drypoint etching with artist Nicholas Hay this Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Adults and children ages 11 and up of all levels of art making experience, from newbies to professionals, are invited to attend this inspiring class for just $5.

“We’ll use a drypoint technique to draw into a plastic plate with a metal etching pen,” explained Hay. “Participants will be able to make changes and refinements to their image and run their plate through the press several times during class. The process of printmaking is quite magical, and anyone who likes to draw can create compelling images.”

Drypoint etching on copper plates will also be introduced in this class. Participants can purchase copper plates to draw on and print in class in the coming months. MAC encourages folks to come to several classes, to hone skills, learn new ones, and develop a body of work. Participants may also work on monotypes during this class.

Please register in advance for all Restore classes at http://www.middletownartcenter.org/restore, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-809-8118. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Work from printmaking classes will contribute to MAC’s second chapbook of writings and images, as well as Restore exhibitions. The first chapbook, “Resilience – a community reframes disaster through art,” is available for purchase at MAC or on the MAC Web site. You can preview the book at www.middletownartcenter.org/resilience-chapbook-excerpt.

The Restore project provides low-cost classes most weekends through May 2019. Fall and early winter classes provide opportunity to learn or refine skills in a variety of materials and techniques, including clay, woodworking, metalworking, concrete, drypoint etching, block printing, and more.

Late winter and spring classes will focus on personal and collaborative projects, studio time, mentoring and guidance to create work.

Learn more about Restore class scheduling at www.middletownartcenter.org.

On Sunday, Nov. 4, Restore features natural woodworking with Marcus Maria Jung. The class begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m., and includes a break for lunch. A writing and performance lab with Casey Carney will be offered on Saturday, Nov. 10. Please preregister at www.middletownartcenter.org/restore.

The Restore project was made possible thanks to support from the California Arts Council, a state agency, with additional support from local organizations, businesses, and individuals. Visit www.ca.arts.gov to learn more about the California Arts Council’s important work in communities and schools throughout California.

Middletown Art Center is located at 21456 State Highway 175 at the junction of Highway 29.

Be a part of the growing arts scene in South Lake County by becoming a MAC member, by coming to Restore printmaking this Saturday, or by attending one of the many arts and cultural events or classes at MAC.

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