CSP Demonstration by Mel Strawn On a sunny Saturday in Oakland, several printmakers gathered to learn a new innovative way to etch printing plates. Mel Strawn, our presenter, started the day with a overview of the non – toxic process of solar etching. Mel is our newest honorary member, but one with a considerable past history. Mel along with Will Peterson founded the Bay Printmakers Society in 1955.  “Mel Strawn (1929–)

Watch CSP member, Donna Orme, print her etching plate from start to finish.

Ann Chernow-West shows the process of creating and printing a stone litho print.