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Sampler Session: Tessellation Printmaking

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Sampler Session - July 16: Tessellation Printmaking Sampler Session - July 16: Tessellation Printmaking
Sampler Session - July 16: Tessellation Printmaking
$50.00

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time: 6-9 pm

Cost: $50

Ages: 16+, beginner students

Registration deadline: 7/9/26

Max Enrollment: 12

Instructor: Sarah Swan-Kloos

Create and take home your own tessellating design! In this workshop, you’ll design a repeating pattern that fits together seamlessly, then use a carving tool to transfer and carve it into a soft, easy-to-cut block. Prints are created by adding ink to the block and pressing it onto paper—similar to a stamp. Because your design tessellates, you can repeat it across the page to build intricate patterns. Reuse your block again and again to create interlocking compositions!

Image size: 4x6”
Layers/colors: 1

Sampler Session - July 16: Tessellation Printmaking Sampler Session - July 16: Tessellation Printmaking
Sampler Session - July 16: Tessellation Printmaking
$50.00

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time: 6-9 pm

Cost: $50

Ages: 16+, beginner students

Registration deadline: 7/9/26

Max Enrollment: 12

Instructor: Sarah Swan-Kloos

Create and take home your own tessellating design! In this workshop, you’ll design a repeating pattern that fits together seamlessly, then use a carving tool to transfer and carve it into a soft, easy-to-cut block. Prints are created by adding ink to the block and pressing it onto paper—similar to a stamp. Because your design tessellates, you can repeat it across the page to build intricate patterns. Reuse your block again and again to create interlocking compositions!

Image size: 4x6”
Layers/colors: 1

 

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.

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