{"id":863,"date":"2016-08-31T17:13:57","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T00:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/imcclains.dreamhosters.com\/newsletter\/?p=863"},"modified":"2020-09-12T17:22:39","modified_gmt":"2020-09-13T00:22:39","slug":"what-is-going-on-mcclains-summer-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/?p=863","title":{"rendered":"What is going on?! | McClain\u2019s Summer Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-866\" src=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dragonskin-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"dragonskin\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dragonskin-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dragonskin-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dragonskin.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><strong>New<\/strong><strong> Dragon Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dragon Skin is back! The manufacturer of the perforated metal sheet we used on the old Dragon Skin was discontinued, and through much research and testing we have found a new material.<\/p>\n<p>We are very happy with the results of the silicon carbine sanding sheet on our new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imcclains.com\/catalog\/brushes\/dragonskin.html\">Dragon Skin<\/a>; it splits the hairs on the Maru Bake equally well, and seems to work faster than the old abrasive.<\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-864\" src=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/alaska-wild-logo.jpg\" alt=\"alaska-wild-logo\" width=\"183\" height=\"172\" \/><\/em><strong>Alaska Wilderness League: <em>Ink for Alaska<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Ink for Alaska<\/em> is a juried printmaking show to benefit the Alaska Wilderness League, a leader in the effort to preserve wild lands and waters in Alaska.\u00a0\u00a0 <em>Ink for Alaska<\/em> will accept up to three images of original work inspired by Alaska and\/or the northern wilderness.\u00a0 Any hand-pulled printmaking process is accepted and the cost for participating is $25.\u00a0 Prizes include gift certificates from us (McClain\u2019s Printmaking Supplies), Speedball and Graphic Chemical and Ink. The first place winner will be chosen for the Alaska Wilderness League 2016 Christmas Card.\u00a0 Deadline: September 15th<\/p>\n<p>For further information or to submit your work visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/inkforalaska.com\/\"><em>Ink for Alaska<\/em><\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-868 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hawk-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"hawk\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hawk-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/hawk.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Japanese Woodblock at A6 Studio &amp; Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are excited to see that A6 Center for Printmaking and Book Arts in beautiful Bend, Oregon has a bunch of Japanese Woodblock related events scheduled.\u00a0 Here is the skinny:<\/p>\n<p>Opening Japan: Three Centuries of Japanese Prints<\/p>\n<p>Reception: Friday, September 2, 2016<\/p>\n<p>Exhibit Dates: September 2 \u2013 November 20, 2016<\/p>\n<p>Opportunity to view a print collection spanning three centuries<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opening Japan Exhibit Tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturdays at 4pm till the exhibit closes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lecture: Ukiyo-E As Pop Culture with Dr. Ann Wetherell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tuesday, October 11 at 7pm<\/p>\n<p>Wille Hall, COCC Coats Campus Center of Bend, Oregon<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Japanese Woodcut with Mary Brodbeck Workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturday and Sunday, October 15-16 from 9am to 4pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/atelier6000.org\/\">A6 website<\/a> for further information about these events and to learn more about the art center.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_870\" style=\"width: 308px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-870\" class=\"wp-image-870 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/louielouie_edited-1-298x300.jpg\" alt=\"louielouie_edited-1\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/louielouie_edited-1-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/louielouie_edited-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/louielouie_edited-1.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Louie, Louie by Alex Prentiss<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Moku Hanga Workshop with Alex Prentiss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join Alex, the owner of McClain\u2019s Printmaking Supplies, for a four day Moku Hanga workshop at Atelier Meridian of Portland, Oregon. The workshop runs over two weekends, November 5 &amp; 6 and Nov 12 &amp; 13, from 10am to 4pm.\u00a0 All skill levels are welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ateliermeridian.com\/workshops.html\">Atelier Meridian<\/a> website for further information or to sign up.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-871\" src=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/printmatters1-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"printmatters1\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/printmatters1-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/printmatters1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/>MAPC: Print Matters, Printing Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/midamericaprintcouncil.org\/\">Mid-America Print Council (MAPC)<\/a> Conference is \u00a0October 5-8.<\/p>\n<p>This year the conference is hosted by Indiana University Southeast and the University of Louisville.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-869\" src=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/imc2017-252x300.png\" alt=\"imc2017\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/imc2017-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/imcclains.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/imc2017.png 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/>IMC 2017 Hawaii<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The third biennial International Moku Hanga Conference 2017 will be held September 28<sup>th<\/sup> &#8211; October 7<sup>th<\/sup> \u00a0in Hawaii at two locations, in Honolulu at the University of Hawaii and at the Donkey Mills Art Center of Kona on the Big Island.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the IMC Association is to foster the expertise of waterbased woodblock printmaking professionals by continuing to improve the development of expression, tools and culture; to offer opportunities to present research and to share information; and to promote innovation and the dissemination of information about Moku Hanga (water-based woodblock printing).<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/mokuhanga.jp\/2017\/\">IMC 2017<\/a> website for further details and a current schedule of events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Dragon Skin Dragon Skin is back! The manufacturer of the perforated metal sheet we used on the old Dragon Skin was discontinued, and through much research and testing we have found a new material. 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