Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents an Introduction to Pronto Plate with Joan Menard. Lithography is a printing method that works on the concept that oil and water don't mix. Traditionally done on stone or ball grained aluminum plate, the Pronto plate is a more accessible method as it is made of thin, flexible, inexpensive plastic. Joan will share the basic techniques to create art on this surface and how to print with plastic plates. We will use the studio presses but people have also printed these plates without the need of a press. Students will start with utilizing laser printed images, photographs and drawings ( Joan has various images to use or you can send her some of yours in advance.) We will test the various direct applications of drawing and mark making methods that work on this unique media. This class is an introduction to the basics. More advanced lessons can be arranged with Joan in the future if desired. Joan Graybeal Menard is a multimedia artist who believes in exploring different art techniques. Her main studies in college were in printmaking. With the access to printing presses at SVAC, Joan relearned the newer, less toxic print methods that she is now sharing. For questions, contact Joan via email or text at menardjoan24@gmail.com or 304-646-0297. (Register: www.svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee: $50 + $10 materials fee to instructor at the beginning of class, Sunday, Feb 22, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 416 Print Studio, 416 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980)