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Sampler Session: Drypoint

  • Highpoint Center for Printmaking 912 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN, 55408 (map)

Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024

Time: 6-9pm

Cost: $35

Ages: 16+, for beginner students

Registration deadline: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Max Enrollment: 12

Instructor: Megan Wetzel

Use recyclable plastic plates, water washable oil based inks, and an etching press to make drypoint prints

Sampler Session - September 26: Drypoint Sampler Session - September 26: Drypoint

About Sampler Sessions:
Sampler Sessions are introductory, hands-on workshops for those interested in exploring the basics of printmaking. Classes take place in the evening, and have no prerequisites. Workshops begin with a demonstration with most of the class period used for exploring the print process learned. All materials included with class fee. Each class will have an overflow session if the first fills. Please call or check the website for updates.

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline. Please call 612-871-1326 or email info@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.

DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members.

Full Color Print Scholarship: A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available through the Full Color Print Scholarship, which provides free classes to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Request a scholarship for this class by clicking the button below, or call, email or visit Highpoint. See our Discounts and Scholarships page for more details.

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