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Sampler Session: Reduction Relief

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

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Time: 6-9 pm

Cost: $50

Ages: 16+, beginner students

Registration deadline: 3/12/26

Max Enrollment: 12

Instructor: Sherrill Zheng

Reduction relief printing is a method to achieve a multicolor print using one block. Participants will create an image by drawing using two to three different colors. Using their drawing as a guide, they will alternate between printing a color and carving to show the layer beneath.  

Participants will create an edition (total number of copies) of 6 6x8 inch prints with 1 layer.

Sampler Session - March 19: Reduction Relief Sampler Session - March 19: Reduction Relief

About Sampler Sessions:
Sampler Sessions are introductory, hands-on workshops for those interested in exploring the basics of printmaking 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- just bring yourself, your ideas, and creativity!

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. 

In the event of insufficient enrollment or inclement weather, class may be cancelled and a full refund will be issued.

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.

Scholarship Application
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