Weekend Workshop: Print & Post: Monotype Screenprint Postcards

Sunday, March 8, 2026
10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 16:00

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Date/Time: Sunday, 10am-4:30pm; 3/8

Ages: 18+

Cost: $100

Registration deadline: Register by 3/1/26

Maximum enrollment: 10

Instructor: Sofia Vasquez

Skill Level: Previous screenprinting experience is recommended, but not required.

Weekend Workshop: Print & Post: Monotype Screenprint Postcards

This workshop will introduce participants to a dynamic process that merges the immediacy of monotype with the bold graphic qualities of screenprinting.

Participants will work with water-based mediums and an array of experimental tools to investigate mark-making, transparency, and color layering. Through guided demonstrations and open studio work time, students will create a small edition of 4.5 x 6.5 in postcards. The class will also include an opportunity for collaborative exchange, allowing everyone to leave with a set of postcards ready to be mailed!

Whether you're curious about printmaking or eager to expand your artistic toolkit, this workshop provides the structure, materials, and encouragement to dive into a playful and rewarding process.

About the instructor: Sofia Vasquez is a printmaker and designer whose practice explores paper, experimental print processes, and emerging installation work. Based in the Twin Cities, she has led and participated in numerous live screenprinting events and is a 2025–2026 member of TALC’s teaching artist cohort. Currently completing her BFA in Print, Paper, Book, Vasquez has served as a teaching assistant for adult Continuing Education courses and has supported after-school art programs for children ages 7–14. She is committed to fostering accessible, hands-on art experiences while expanding her own interdisciplinary studio practice.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. You will receive an email a week prior to your class with information about the class.

Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline.

Please call 612-278-4162 or email jo@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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