Adult Classes

Welcome to our current adult class offerings. As always, Highpoint’s goal is to offer classes that present a wide-range of techniques and teaching styles. Details for each series follows. Remember, join HP as a supporting member and receive a 10% discount on classes.

To Register: Call HP at 612.871.1326 or register by mail or e-mail us at info@highpointprintmaking.org to reserve a space. Payment by cash or check, due upon registration to hold your place in the class. If payment is not received, you may lose your spot to others who have paid. HP reserves the right to cancel any class if necessary. Students may cancel 7 days prior to class start date and will receive a refund minus a $10 administrative fee. Sorry, we cannot give refunds after a class has begun.

Vote Yes For Screenprinting

Instructor: David Stordahl

Age: 18+; All skill levels welcome

Enrollment: Maximum 10, Minimum 6

Class Dates & Times: Thursday, November 13 and Tuesdays, November 18, 25 and December 2, 9, 16 from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

 plus Three Weekend Workshops: Saturdays, November 22, December 6 and 13
from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Cost: $295 (10% discount for HP Members)

Vote Yes For Screenprinting is an introductory course to the screenprinting process, also known as silkscreen or serigraphy. This hands-on, step-by-step class will focus on both autographic and photomechanical stencils. Participants will construct drawings by hand and, through the use of a photocopier or computer, create stencils that will be printed onto paper using water-based inks. Students will learn use of basic equipment, printing techniques, papers, and a variety of stenciling processes, including the photographic stencil. Classroom discussions will also include examples of screenprints by other artists. This class is for all skill levels and designed for artists from all backgrounds. Class fee includes equipment, basic tools, a screen, and instructional/technical support. Students will need to purchase inks, paper, drawing materials, and other related screenprinting supplies.

About the instructor:

David Stordahl received his MFA from the University of Minnesota and has taught screenprinting as an adjunct instructor at the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul. He recently returned from Norway where he was researching photogravure as an American-Scandinavian Scholar. While in Norway, Stordahl’s work addressed his Nordic ancestry through a combination of photographic and hand-drawn prints.

Getting to the Point: A Tool Sharpening Workshop

Instructor: Joanne Price

Age: 18+; All skill levels welcome

Enrollment: Maximum 10, Minimum 6

Dates: Friday, November 14

Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Cost: $55 (10% discount for HP Members)

Bring in your block carving or engraving tools and join us for a three-hour tool sharpening tour! This is a great opportunity to dust off those tools and get them back into shape or learn more about new tools. Learn how to sharpen and hone V-gouges, U-gouges, knives (for woodcut), scrapers and engraving tools. Learn the importance of sharp tools and the difference a sharp edge makes. You’ll learn an easy and inexpensive way to keep your tools sharp and shiny using sandpaper, a leather strop, water, and honing compound. Bring your printmaking tools and an old leather belt, and we’ll sharpen tools together! Limited sharpening supplies will be provided.

About the instructor:

As an artist, Joanne Price has been working primarily with relief processes for the past 15 years. Price received her BFA from the State University College at Buffalo and her MFA from the University of Minnesota. Price has taught at the University of Minnesota, the College of Visual Arts and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts and is currently the Studio Manager and Jerome Residency Coordinator at Highpoint Center for Printmaking.

A Block in a Weekend—Get Some relief!

Instructor: Elizabeth Flinsch

Age: 18+; All skill levels welcome

Enrollment: Maximum 10, Minimum 6

Dates: Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

Time: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM

Cost: $160 (10% discount for HP Members)

Have you always wanted to dive into block printing? This is a perfect opportunity for beginners (or those who might be a little rusty) to learn the basics in one weekend. We will discuss planning, carving, and printing blocks on an etching press as well as by hand. Tools, inks and minimal proofing paper will be provided. Please bring printing paper and a block—either linoleum or wood. Participants are encouraged to enroll in the tool sharpening workshop listed above to learn proper relief tool maintenance.

About the instructor:

Elizabeth Flinsch has taught classes for youth and adults at schools and art centers for ten years. She has a BFA in printmaking from UW-Madison and also studied art at Oberlin College. Her recent work has involved both western and Japanese water-based relief prints.

The Whole Package: How to Pack Works on Paper the HP Way

Instructor: Joanne Price and Zac Adams

Age: 18+; All skill levels welcome

Enrollment: Maximum 10, Minimum 6

Date: Thursday, October 23

Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Cost: $25 for current HP members; free with new $40 HP Supporting membership!

“Every time we have had an international or national exhibit here at Highpoint and a print was received damaged, it was due to poor packaging.” says Joanne Price, Highpoint’s Studio Manager. Learn to package works on paper properly from the shippers at Highpoint, Joanne Price and Zac Adams. Avoid packaging pitfalls when shipping your work. Proper packaging reflects professionalism and practicality. Packaging in tubes and single sheet, flat shipments will be demonstrated. Packaging options for multiple sheet sizes and quantities will also be discussed. Packaging materials and packaging techniques will greatly increase safe travel for your national or international shipments. Bring your packaging challenges/questions (for works on paper only) and the instructors will brainstorm ideas and discuss possible solutions.

About the instructors:

As an artist, Joanne Price has been working primarily with relief processes for the past 15 years. Price received her BFA from the State University College at Buffalo and her MFA from the University of Minnesota. Price has taught at the University of Minnesota, the College of Visual Arts and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts and is currently the Studio Manager and Jerome Residency Coordinator at Highpoint Center for Printmaking.

Zac Adams is Senior Printer and Webpage Designer at Highpoint Center for Printmaking. He is a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.