Open Studio Day at Road Kill Press

Road Kill Press invites the public to tour its workshop at 13 Lane St. in Kent on Saturday, October 27 from noon-4 p.m. Demonstrations of etching, lithography, monotype and letterpress printing will be given. All guests will have the opportunity to try the process of creating their own embossed print. Prospective members will be able to view the facility and inquire about membership. Print collectors can learn more about the methods used by artists to create original hand-pulled prints. A variety of etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, linocuts and monotypes created by Road Kill Press members will be for sale, and the artists will be available to talk about their work.

Road Kill Press, the only artist-run print workshop in Litchfield County, is an organization of artists dedicated to the making and display of works of art on paper. The Press is a cooperative organization and is open to anyone interested in its aims and activities. Members have access to a complete facility for lithography, etching, and letterpress painting. Experienced or novice printmakers can enjoy classes, workshops, and unlimited use of the studio, and technical assistance is available. Non-members are welcome to enroll in workshops and classes.

Road Kill Press opens its facility to the public only once a year. For more info call 860-485-1508, or 860-927-4343.