Crowder hosts open house for new print-making studio
April 28, 2021
Crowder College Art Department shared some of their newest equipment during an open house Thursday on the Neosho campus.
Printmaking classes started this spring at Crowder through the generosity of local art patrons, Judy Smith, Dr. John Garoutte, and Mr. Rudy Farber. Smith and Garoutte were Tulane University alum which sparked the interest.
Art Instructor, Joshua Knott, had the vision to start a Printmaking class to benefit Crowder art students when he was hired five years ago. His vision soon turned into a project when Judy Smith found they shared art interests as well as alma-mater, Tulane.
“I wanted to design a shop that was a shop, where students could learn all they wanted and get better. I take pride in what our school, staff, and donors have done to make this printmaking shop happen,” stated Knott.
The Printmaking classes use the equipment to print cards, t-shirts and other items. A Printmaking shop of this kind is unique to a community college campus. These classes were established to transfer to a four-year university.
Crowder College Art Department shared some of their newest equipment during an open house Thursday on the Neosho campus.
Printmaking classes started this spring at Crowder through the generosity of local art patrons, Judy Smith, Dr. John Garoutte, and Mr. Rudy Farber. Smith and Garoutte were Tulane University alum which sparked the interest.
Art Instructor, Joshua Knott, had the vision to start a Printmaking class to benefit Crowder art students when he was hired five years ago. His vision soon turned into a project when Judy Smith found they shared art interests as well as alma-mater, Tulane.
“I wanted to design a shop that was a shop, where students could learn all they wanted and get better. I take pride in what our school, staff, and donors have done to make this printmaking shop happen,” stated Knott.
The Printmaking classes use the equipment to print cards, t-shirts and other items. A Printmaking shop of this kind is unique to a community college campus. These classes were established to transfer to a four-year university.