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INK SPOT PRESS

ABOUT INK SPOT PRESS LTD

Owners: Ruth Channing and Raoul Middleman Master Printer: Ian Jackson Associate: Richard Hellman

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:

Ink Spot Press Ltd is a nonprofit art gallery and intaglio printmaking workshop.

Ink Spot Press was created by Ruth Channing and Raoul Middleman in the tradition of the painter-printmaker:

Artists who work in the medium of printmaking,

who may enlist the assistance of a master printer to realize their own artistic vision in print.

Artists work one-on-one with Ian Jackson. Choose etching, engraving, monotype, relief or collograph- or try them all. You may be an experienced printmaker, or have studied printmaking at some point; or, you may never have made a print before- whatever the case you are welcome. Our workshop boasts a heavy duty Griffin intaglio press, with a generous 26” x 48” press bed. We use a nontoxic salt-and-copper-sulfate etching solution on zinc, and most of our cleanup is done with vegetable oil rather than harsh solvents. We use traditional Charbonnel etching ink ourselves but soy based inks can be used if wanted. For engraving and drypoint we use the traditional copper plates.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:

The mission of our gallery is to display work produced in the workshop, and the work in the gallery is for sale.

Our main focus is the workshop, so we are open “by appointment” -that is, just text, phone or email us and

we will happily open up for you!

We’re always here during the week and can usually open up on weekends as well. Phone: 443-798-1167 (Ruth) 830-708-6424 (Ian) Email: theinkspotpress@gmail.com WORKSHOP FEE: Rates start at $35 per hour. SUPPLIES: We’ll discuss what you need to bring, before you come, depending on what process you’ll be doing. We provide most of the necessary supplies.

LIST OF ARTISTS WE WORK WITH
Dominique Zeltzman
Paula Cronan
Sandra Sedmak Engel
Jean Wilson
Lois Borgenicht
Rachel Eisler
Leslie Schwing
Louis Rouse
Maria-Theresa Fernandes
Scott Ponemone
Claudia Bismark
Ted Rouse
Richard Hellman
David Winkler
Greg Fletcher
Alan Grabelsky
Suzan Rouse
Catherine Gayhardt
Meghan Walsh
Penny Harris
Beverly Eisenberg
Ian Jackson
Raoul Middleman
Ruth Channing
Cynthia Brower
David Brosch

Perette Manz-Hendrich

Billy Evans

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RICHARD HELLMAN

Printing

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IAN JACKSON

Drypoint

Winter Workshop Art Added to the Gallery!

  • Ink Spot Press Winter Workshop Show 2025
    Ink Spot Press Winter Workshop Show 2025
    Sat, Feb 01
    Baltimore
    Feb 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – Mar 01, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 2:00 PM – Mar 01, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Printmakers at the Ink Spot Press have been fantastically productive this past year, continuing to push their boundaries with new methods and materials, and welcoming new artists.
  • A Year in France: Raoul Middleman in the Ardèche
    A Year in France: Raoul Middleman in the Ardèche
    Sat, May 04
    Baltimore
    May 04, 2024, 2:00 PM – Oct 27, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    May 04, 2024, 2:00 PM – Oct 27, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    A Year in France: Raoul Middleman in the Ardèche
  • Winter Workshop Show
    Winter Workshop Show
    Sat, Feb 03
    Baltimore
    Feb 03, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Feb 25, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Feb 03, 2024, 2:00 PM EST – Feb 25, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Please join us for our annual winter workshop show!
  • Ruth Channing Collages
    Ruth Channing Collages
    Sat, Dec 02
    Baltimore
    Dec 02, 2023, 2:00 PM EST – Dec 17, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Dec 02, 2023, 2:00 PM EST – Dec 17, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Opening Reception: Saturday December 2nd 2-4pm Open each Saturday 2-4p
  • Inkspot Press at AHI
    Inkspot Press at AHI
    Sat, Aug 05
    Baltimore
    Aug 05, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 27, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 1448 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
    Aug 05, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 27, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 1448 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
    The Ink Spot Press Presents: Ink Spot Press at AHI
  • CYNTHIA JAWITZ BROWER at the INK SPOT PRESS!
    CYNTHIA JAWITZ BROWER at the INK SPOT PRESS!
    Sat, Mar 04
    Baltimore
    Mar 04, 2023, 1:00 PM EST – Mar 26, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Mar 04, 2023, 1:00 PM EST – Mar 26, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    We are pleased to announce our upcoming show of graphic work by Cynthia Jawitz Brower: “Order, Disorder, Form & Poetry”
  • Raoul Middleman Memorial Exhibition
    Raoul Middleman Memorial Exhibition
    Sun, Apr 03
    Baltimore
    Apr 03, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Apr 03, 2022, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Raoul Middleman, Life in the Studio Opening Reception: Raoul Middleman, Life in the Studio and celebrate Raoul's life and art on what would have been his 87th birthday
  • Suzan Rouse Noir Opening and Art Show
    Suzan Rouse Noir Opening and Art Show
    Sun, Feb 06
    Baltimore
    Feb 06, 2022, 11:00 AM EST – Mar 26, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Feb 06, 2022, 11:00 AM EST – Mar 26, 2022, 2:00 PM EDT
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
  • Gregory Fletcher Etchings and Monoprints from 2021
    Gregory Fletcher Etchings and Monoprints from 2021
    Mon, Dec 06
    Baltimore
    Dec 06, 2021, 7:00 PM – Jan 17, 2022, 11:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Dec 06, 2021, 7:00 PM – Jan 17, 2022, 11:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Greg Fletcher Etchings and Monoprints from 2021 Opening Reception Sunday December 5, 11 am-4pm Show will run through January 2022 Gallery open hours Saturdays 1-5 or by appointment THEINKSPOTPRESS@Gmail.com or 443-956-2459
  • Gregory Fletcher Printmaking Show
    Gregory Fletcher Printmaking Show
    Thu, Nov 18
    Baltimore
    Nov 18, 2021, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Nov 18, 2021, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    We are delighted to announce this long awaited exhibition of Gregory Fletcher’s work in the field of printmaking. The show will include drypoint etchings, monotypes and collographs. Open by appointment through mid January 2022. We hope to see you!
  • Richard Hellman Prints The Magic Forest series (Mad Queen Productions)
    Richard Hellman Prints The Magic Forest series (Mad Queen Productions)
    Mon, Oct 11
    https://youtu.be/psAVLsfgFGk
    Oct 11, 2021, 7:00 PM
    https://youtu.be/psAVLsfgFGk
    Oct 11, 2021, 7:00 PM
    https://youtu.be/psAVLsfgFGk
  • The Ink Spot Press Summer Workshop Show is back!
    The Ink Spot Press Summer Workshop Show is back!
    Sat, Jun 05
    Baltimore
    Jun 05, 2021, 1:00 PM – Aug 28, 2021, 5:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Jun 05, 2021, 1:00 PM – Aug 28, 2021, 5:00 PM
    Baltimore, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    We’ll be showing prints by several workshop artists!
  • The Structural Print Collographs by Leslie Schwing
    The Structural Print Collographs by Leslie Schwing
    Sat, Feb 06
    943 N Calvert St
    Feb 06, 2021, 10:00 AM – May 31, 2021, 2:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Feb 06, 2021, 10:00 AM – May 31, 2021, 2:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    We’re proud to announce our first show for Spring 2021: The Structural Print: Collographs by Leslie Schwing at Ink Spot Press, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202. eginning February 6, 2021, Ink Spot Press presents an exhibition of prints by Leslie Schwing that explore the possibilities of the c
  • David Hellman's Exciting Graphic Novel
    David Hellman's Exciting Graphic Novel
    Wed, Oct 28
    943 N Calvert St
    Oct 28, 2020, 7:00 PM – Dec 31, 2020, 11:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Oct 28, 2020, 7:00 PM – Dec 31, 2020, 11:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Ink Spot Press is proud to feature this exciting graphic novel by David Hellman, well known as the artist of Braid. Come get your copy, supplies are limited!
  • RAOUL MIDDLEMAN: DRAWING ON DREAMS
    RAOUL MIDDLEMAN: DRAWING ON DREAMS
    Wed, Aug 19
    RAOUL MIDDLEMAN: DRAWING ON DREAMS
    Aug 19, 2020, 7:00 PM – Jan 01, 2021, 11:00 PM
    RAOUL MIDDLEMAN: DRAWING ON DREAMS
    Aug 19, 2020, 7:00 PM – Jan 01, 2021, 11:00 PM
    RAOUL MIDDLEMAN: DRAWING ON DREAMS
  • Open By Appointment
    Open By Appointment
    Tue, Jun 09
    943 N Calvert St
    Jun 09, 2020, 10:00 AM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Jun 09, 2020, 10:00 AM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Partial Reopening For more information contact Ruth 443-798-1167 or ruthcm222@gmail.com
  • The Magic Forest Revisited: Experiments in Viscosity Printing by Richard Hellman
    The Magic Forest Revisited: Experiments in Viscosity Printing by Richard Hellman
    Sun, Mar 15
    943 N Calvert St
    Mar 15, 2020, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Mar 15, 2020, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Due to Coronavirus we are changing the dates for the opening and for the artist’s talk, for Richard Hellman’s show The Magic Forest Revisited. The opening is cancelled for March 15 2020, and the artist’s talk is cancelled for March 29th.The show will be extended through May 10, 2020.
  • RICHARD HELLMAN:THE MAGIC FOREST SERIES
    RICHARD HELLMAN:THE MAGIC FOREST SERIES
    Sun, Mar 15
    943 N Calvert St
    Mar 15, 2020, 7:00 PM – May 10, 2020, 5:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Mar 15, 2020, 7:00 PM – May 10, 2020, 5:00 PM
    943 N Calvert St, 943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
    Artist’s talk: CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Created by noted printmaker Richard Hellman over a period of several years. The series comprises seven extensively worked zinc etching plates, which have been printed in a variety of full-color versions, using the viscosity technique.

OPENING HOURS

Come Visit By Appointment

For more information contact Ruth at 443-798-1167 or ruthcm222@gmail.com

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"Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets"

Ludwig van Beethoven

CONTACT

943 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

443-798-1167

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