On a table by the first-floor elevator in the Fine Arts Center, Printmaking Club students displayed cards boasting frilly designs and romantic messages in pink, red and black ink specially crafted for Valentine’s Day.
The printing process began over a week ago, to ensure the oil-based ink was fully dried. Club members’ hard work generated success, as some card designs sold out within two hours of business.
Initially sold on Tuesday, the card sale will continue on Thursday from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the same location. The inventory is priced at $5 for one card or $12 for three cards.
This is the Printmaking Club’s first holiday-centered sale. In the past, the club only sold original art from students. The club consists of students enrolled in a printmaking class.
Paige Paxton, a senior graphic design and studio art major with a printmaking concentration, oversaw the sales table and recorded which art was sold.
“I feel like doing a Valentine’s Day sale to start off is a good stepping stone,” Paxton said. “It’s easy to make a punny, sassy card, and people can enjoy them.”
Proceeds from some students’ artwork will be donated to Hope Harbor, a non-profit crisis counseling center for victims of sexual harm. Ethan Justice, a senior studio art major with a printmaking concentration, is among the students supporting the charity.
Justice felt passionately about Hope Harbor’s cause and believed the organization would benefit from the proceeds.
Paxton said the sale’s goal is to generate awareness for the club. Plans for the club’s future include meeting beyond class time, encouraging newer printmakers and purchasing another press.
“We’re hoping to get some of the newer students once they learn the process and are more comfortable with their art,” Paxton said.
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