Demonstrations

Explore the Fine Print Fair

During the Print Fair there will be demonstrations on print collecting, printmaking and papermaking. Most demonstrations are family friendly.

The following free demonstrations will take place in the Ames Family Atrium.

Saturday, April 18

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kent State University School of Art

Details of the demo to come, please check back.

 

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zygote Press

Details of the demo to come, please check back.

Sunday, April 19

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Morgan Conservatory

Morgan staff will demonstrate Western papermaking; participants can make small one-of-a-kind sheets of handmade cotton paper, then decorate them with pulp paints. Family friendly.

 

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cleveland Institute of Art

CIA students will demonstrate intaglio and relief printing on a portable etching press. They will use pre-drawn copper plates and carved relief blocks, which are then inked and printed. Families can participate by helping crank the press.