This foundational course introduces students to the art and craft of lithography—a planographic printmaking process invented in 1798 that relies on the chemical principle that oil and water don't mix. Working exclusively with Bavarian limestone, students learn traditional stone lithography from grain-up preparation through proofing and editioning.

Building on foundational stone lithography skills, this intermediate course explores advanced technical processes and introduces color printing. Students deepen their understanding of the limestone surface while expanding their creative vocabulary through multi-stone registration, complex tonal work, and collaborative projects.

This advanced course represents the culmination of lithographic study, where students develop a mature artistic voice while mastering professional printing standards. Working with complete creative autonomy, students conceive and execute a cohesive body of lithographic work that demonstrates technical excellence and conceptual depth.