Pronto Plates, originally used in off-set printing, have brought lithography into print shops not set up for stone lithography. Pronto plates, which resemble sheets of vellum, require very little - sponges, water, gum arabic, a little citric acid and a press and you're set to go. They can be purchased in a variety of sizes. If you wish to work larger, please inform the instructor in advance so larger sheets can be ordered. They can be cut into shapes, support photo-based imagery and can be altered between printings. I often draw back into the pronto plate immediately after printing to enhance or alter the image. Any waterproof mark making material can be used to create your image including acrylic floor wax, crayons, Sharpies and ballpoint pens. They invite the lively painterly back and forth process.

In this workshop we will work with oil based inks and create a series of prints. 

Image shown is a prontoplate print by Sue Katz.