May
9
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - May 9: Drypoint with Relief Roll
Print drypoint plates using relief roll color techniques
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May
12
to May 19
Viajes Interconectados: Explorando la Migración Animal con el Linograbado y Paste-up | Interconnected Journeys: Exploring Animal Migration with Linocut and Paste-up
En este taller exploraremos y reflexionaremos sobre el complejo y desafiante viaje que deben vivir los animales en su migración, transformándolos en impresiones en linograbado (linocut) y uniéndolos en una pieza colectiva mediante la técnica Paste-Up.
May
18
to May 25
Introduction to Color Drypoint Intaglio | Drawing Inspiration from African American Printmaking History
Gain an introduction to African American printmaking history through a two-day intaglio color drypoint sampler class.
May
23
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - May 23: Stencil Monoprint
Hand cut paper stencils and print using water soluble relief inks and an etching press
May
30
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - May 30: Water Soluble Monotype
Create painterly monotypes using water soluble materials and an etching press
Jun
1
to Nov 16
Co-op Critique (Summer/Fall 2024)
For current HP co-op members: a space to share work, learn, build skills, and build community.
Jun
2
to Nov 17
Community Critique (Summer/Fall 2024)
This class is meant to create a safe space for Minnesota artists from racial and ethnic communities that have been underrepresented to share work, learn, build skills, and build community.
Jun
5
to Jun 6
Ink and Insights: Conversation with Highpoint's Teaching Artist Learning Community
Join is on June 5 from 6-8pm for conversation with Highpoint’s Teaching Artist Learning Community cohort.
Jun
6
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - June 6: Contact Paper Screen
Learn to screenprint on paper using hand cut stencils
Jun
7
6:00 PM18:00
Spiral Bound Monoprints
Learn to create a sketchbook by utilizing a spiral binding machine and monoprinting techniques
Jun
8
to Jun 9
Chine-collé Weekend Workshop
Learn a traditional approach to chine-collé using rice paste
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - June 13: Screenprint Monotype
Use water soluble media to create painterly screenprints
Jun
20
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - June 20: Gelatin Monotype
Create vibrant, layered monotypes using soft gelatin plates
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00
Ideation Through Collage
Combining recently created prints, test prints, makeready and found imagery, students cut, tear, trade with others, and manipulate portions of existing collages to create new collages that expand the image-making process.
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - June 27: Watercolor Relief
Carve a relief block and print with water soluble media using an etching press
Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - July 11: Polyester Plate Lithography
Learn the basics of polyester plate lithography
Jul
13
to Jul 14
Color Theory for Printmakers
Learn how to mix any color imaginable using oil-based printmaking inks
Apr
4
7:00 PM19:00
McKnight Printmaking Fellows in Conversation
The McKnight Printmaking Fellows in conversation, moderated by Casey Riley, Chair of Global Contemporary Art at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
Mar
28
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - Mar 28: Pressure Printing
Using variations on pressure, create atmospheric prints using an etching press
Jan
27
12:00 PM12:00
Flowing Abstraction: Conversation with Michele Parchment and Taylor Jasper
Please join us for a conversation with Michele Parchment, Brandywine Workshops and Archives Executive Director, and Taylor Jasper, Walker Art Center Assistant Curator of Visual Arts.
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00
John Yau Poetry Reading
A Highpoint first! Join us for a reading of recent poetry by John Yau
Nov
2
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - Nov 2: Drypoint
Use recyclable plastic plates and an etching press to make drypoint prints
Oct
28
12:00 PM12:00
Free Ink Day at Highpoint
Free Ink Day
October 28, 12 - 4 pm at Highpoint
A FREE EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY – COSTUMES ARE WELCOME!
Join us for our Fall Free Ink Day! For this event, we are using a technique called Pochoir, which is printmaking with stencils. All materials for the planned activity are non-toxic and supplied by Highpoint. No registration is necessary – just drop in, bring your creativity, and be ready to get inky! Staff and volunteers will be able to answer any questions along the way.
It’s a spooky time of year and Halloween weekend, so costumes are welcome, candy is provided, and ghost, pumpkin, and monster stencils will be ready for printing!
Interested in volunteering? We would love your help!
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - Oct 19: Watercolor Monotype
Learn to use watercolor paints, water soluble pastels and an etching press to make painterly monotypes
Oct
13
6:00 PM18:00
Drink & Demo Night
View art, support local makers, enjoy drinks, and learn about printmaking
Oct
7
to Oct 8
Eco-Graffiti: Mud Stencils and Sidewalk Chalk Screenprinting
Explore environmentally-friendly, ephemeral alternatives to traditional graffiti
Sep
30
5:00 PM17:00
Paper as Subject and Media
Explore the use of paper as substrate to create one-of-a-kind monotypes in this free workshop
Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - Aug 31: Polyester Plate Lithography
Learn the basics of polyester plate lithography
Aug
12
to Aug 13
Waterless Lithography Weekend Workshop
Learn an alternative to traditional lithography in this weekend workshop
Jul
27
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - July 27: Drypoint
Use recyclable plastic plates and an etching press to make drypoint prints
Jun
3
12:00 PM12:00
Free Ink Day, June 3rd 12 - 4 pm
OUTDOOR FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Free Ink Day, Saturday, June 3rd, 12 - 4 PM
Highpoint Rain Garden (in our parking lot behind the space!)
With free treats from Sonny’s Ice Cream! (12:30-2:30, while supplies last)
ASL interpretation provided/available
Event supported in part by
Hennepin County Green Partners
Families, kids, adults, everyone is welcome!
Join us for this summer’s Free Ink Day! Create monotypes outdoors, surrounded by Highpoint’s rain gardens! Learn why rain gardens and Pollinators are important for our local environment. This Free Ink Day we have a special guest: Erin Rupp of Pollinate MN teaching about pollinators with a honeybee hive. (Bees will be fully contained).
What is Free Ink Day?
Highpoint invites the community to an afternoon of hands-on printmaking and creative fun. At these free, public events visitors of all ages can drop in anytime during the afternoon to make unique, hand-made artwork. All materials for the planned activity are non-toxic and supplied by Highpoint (while supplies last). No registration is necessary – just drop in, bring your creativity, and be ready to get inky! Staff and volunteers will be able to answer any questions along the way.
The event is zero waste with compostable wrappers and materials. This event is made possible with support from the Hennepin County Green Partners Grant.
Hennepin Green Partners Education Grant Supports this program through our Environmental Creative Clean Water Stewards Program. This is a year-long education program designed to teach students about clean water initiatives, rain gardens, and pollinators, and allow them to create artwork around sustainability.
May
18
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - May 18: Watercolor Screenprint
Use water soluble media to create painterly screenprints
May
6
12:00 PM12:00
Apr
20
6:00 PM18:00
Sampler Session - April 20: Contact Paper Screenprint
Create simple screenprints using adhesive film
Feb
3
6:00 PM18:00
McKnight Fellows in Conversation
Join us for a lecture featuring internationally renowned artist and 2022 Stand Out Prints exhibition juror William Villalongo
Dec
10
to Dec 11
Pressure Printing: Low Relief
Explore the intuitive and playful process of monoprint pressure printing
Oct
15
to Oct 16
William Villalongo Artist Lecture
Join us for a lecture featuring internationally renowned artist and 2022 Stand Out Prints exhibition juror William Villalongo
Oct
15
12:00 PM12:00
Fall Free Ink Day & Twin Cities Art Week
Join us for a free outdoor printmaking activity in Highpoint’s parking lot!
Oct
5
6:30 AM06:30
Looking back/Speaking up: Contemporary Responses to Race and Gender Issues in Art History
Lecture on the topic of race and gender in the art world featuring Orin Zahra
Jul
25
to Jul 29
5 Centers Camp: Perfect Imperfections
A 5 day youth camp that explores 5 different art centers, ages 9 & up
Jul
16
12:00 PM12:00
Free Ink Day
Join us for a free outdoor printmaking activity in Highpoint’s parking lot!
Jul
9
to Jul 10
Jun
23
10:00 AM10:00
In the Fold: A Critical Dialogue on Blackness + Printmaking
A talk with Black Women of Print
Jun
20
to Jun 24
5 Centers Camp: Present Intentions
A 5 day youth camp that explores 5 different art centers, ages 9 & up
May
1
1:00 PM13:00
Photographing Artwork with your Mobile Phone
Learn to effectively document 2D artwork using your smartphone.