MEET OUR TEACHING ARTISTS

Get to know about the people who run the workshops!

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Rebecca Chamlee

Rebecca Chamlee is a book artist, printer, writer, and bookbinder who has been publishing letterpress-printed artists books under the imprint of Pie In The Sky Press since 1986. Her work has been exhibited widely and is featured in prominent special and private collections and. As a self-taught naturalist and citizen scientist, Rebecca’s books explore the intersection of her artistic and scientific interests, which include collecting and cataloging the natural world. For over 20 years Rebecca taught bookbinding, letterpress printing, and artists book-making classes at Otis College of Art and Deign and headed the Book Arts minor program.

Wendy Emery

Printmaker Wendy Emery is the founder of Pup and Pony Press, a letterpress and linocut studio. In addition to teaching workshops, Wendy has been volunteering at the International Printing Museum for decades, because it is a fantastic way to share her passion for printmaking. With a Visual Communications degree from CSU Long Beach, her background in design informs her work, which has been featured in Graphis, How, Communication Arts, Letter Arts Review, and elsewhere. Wendy teaches Graphic Design at CSULB and is also an accomplished oil painter and part of the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association.

Jennifer Graves

Jennifer (Jenn) Graves is an educator, bookbinder, and letterpress printer based in Los Angeles. Her work has been exhibited widely in the US and internationally. Jenn teaches Book Projects at Otis College of Art and Design. She also offers bookmaking and letterpress printing workshops at various organizations and at her own studio, SCRAPScollective.

Janet Kupchick

Janet fell in love with letterpress printing nearly two decades ago, when she handled wood and metal type for the very first time. She has taught traditional letterpress at Otis College of Art and Design and ArtCenter College of Design for years. Branching out into alternative printing methods (Pressure Printing) and Type as Image (using Letterforms to create characters and imagery) has kept her work fresh, as she continues to push the capabilities of this art form. She has collaborated on a few books that are in libraries and private collections, and she also produces her own line of greeting cards.

Glenn Laird

Glenn Laird is a life life long aficionado of all things graphic, who has been working in the industry since he was a teenager. During his 39-year career a graphic arts instructor at Eagle Rock High, Glenn watched with great pride as his students won awards and moved into careers in the industry. Perhaps most notably, he mentored seven state-level Graphics champions who went on to compete at the national-level SkillsUSA competition. Glenn has a special passion for screen printing, especially on fabrics. Since his retirement, he indulges his graphic muse by teaching, volunteering, and watching students have those glowing moments when they print something they truly adore.

Graham Moore

Graham Moore is inspired by mid-century modern design, west coast jazz, and California Hard-Edge art. After studying in London, his design career has taken him to New York, Dallas, and eventually Los Angeles. Since 1991, he’s taught design and typography at several top institutions around the country. Along with James Wojtowicz, Graham is the co-found of Collage Garage, a workshop focused on mixed-media art. His work incorporates bold lines, organic shapes, and color, and he loved to inspire others through his workshops and teaching.

Erin Pieronek

Originally a theatre major in college, Erin Pieronek quickly changed her focus to the visual arts. Today, she is an accomplished marbling and letterpress artist based in the South Bay. When Erin started marbling more than a decade ago, she immediately became addicted to this artistic process. According to Erin, “Marbling is unpredictable and exciting, which makes teaching it a new adventure every time!” 

Judi Tentor

Judi Tentor lives near the ocean in San Diego, and her work resides at the intersection of art and environmental issues. She creates artist books, sculptures, and prints using multiple media, including historic photo processes, paper-making, ink, silkscreen, letterpress, gouache, assemblage, and found objects. Her strategy as an artist is to observe, research, and describe difficult problems we are facing. Her hope as a teacher is to draw students into the deep blue of cyanotype photographic prints, to help them create vibrant botanical prints, and to learn fundamental bookbinding techniques.

Lorna Turner

Lorna Turner wears many hats: educator, graphic designer, and practicing artist. She holds a Master’s degree in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London, UK, and a BFA from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. As an educator, Lorna teaches at ArtCenter College of Design’s Archetype Press, CSU Los Angeles, and Santa Monica College. Her courses span a variety of design-related subjects, including typography, graphic design, letterpress, book arts, and printmaking. An avid explorer and lifelong learner, Lorna’s curiosity has taken her across the globe, where she draws inspiration from diverse cultures—reflections of which are often seen in her work.

James Wojtowicz

James Wojtowicz is a creative director, educator, and artist whose diverse career spans advertising, magazine design, and feature films. James has taught at top design schools, and he is internationally recognized for delivering inspiring keynotes and workshops that demystify the creative process and inspire a culture of innovation. Known for his unique approach and dedication to his craft, James has motivated countless students and professionals to push creative boundaries and bring bold ideas to life. He’s also the co-founder of Collage Garage, with Graham Moore.