In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will be introduced to contact paper screenprinting while designing and printing their own bookmarks.
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 6
Instructor: Bella Hall
Skill Level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 unique gelli prints! In this workshop, you’ll use a flexible, reusable gelatine plate. You will add paint to the plate, add textures and patterns with stencils or found objects, and then press a piece of paper onto the plate to transfer the image. The result is an experimental, layered one-of-a-kind print!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 unique prints
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 6
Instructor: Bella Hall
Skill Level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 unique gelli prints! In this workshop, you’ll use a flexible, reusable gelatine plate. You will add paint to the plate, add textures and patterns with stencils or found objects, and then press a piece of paper onto the plate to transfer the image. The result is an experimental, layered one-of-a-kind print!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 unique prints
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 introductory email the week of your workshop from your instructor.
WORKSHOP TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, & REFUNDS
Our workshops are intentionally small to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction and access to Highpoint's studios and equipment. Because we commit to our teaching artists and prepare materials in advance, cancellations can have a significant impact on our ability to run a workshop.
If you need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jo Johannsen at jo@highpointprintmaking.org or call 612-278-4162.
TRANSFERS
If you're no longer able to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration whenever possible.
Transfer to another workshop: You may transfer your registration to another Highpoint workshop up to 7 days before your workshop, subject to availability. If the new workshop has a different tuition rate, you will be responsible for paying the difference or will receive a refund for the difference, if applicable.
Transfer to another person: If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member at any time at no additional charge. Please email Jo with the new participant's name and email address before the workshop begins.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
7 or more days before your workshop: Receive a full refund of your tuition and materials fees, less a $25 processing fee.
Less than 7 days before your workshop: Refunds are not available. However, you may transfer your registration to another person as described above.
The $25 processing fee is waived if Highpoint cancels the workshop.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS BY HIGHPOINT
Occasionally, a workshop may need to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If Highpoint cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including all tuition, materials fees, and any processing fees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. These policies help us continue offering high-quality workshops while supporting our teaching artists and maintaining our small class sizes.
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.
Dates: Thursday, August 13 & 20, 2026 (2 sessions)
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $100
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Margaret Buchen
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home an edition of 6 multi-layered reduction relief prints! In this workshop, you’ll carve a design in stages into a soft, easy-to-cut block. After each carving step, you’ll apply ink and print onto paper, building layers of color and detail one at a time. With each stage, more of the block is carved away. By the end, you’ll have 6 identical layered prints!
Image size: 4x6”
Edition size: 6 prints
Layers/colors: 2-3
Dates: Thursday, August 13 & 20, 2026 (2 sessions)
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $100
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Margaret Buchen
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home an edition of 6 multi-layered reduction relief prints! In this workshop, you’ll carve a design in stages into a soft, easy-to-cut block. After each carving step, you’ll apply ink and print onto paper, building layers of color and detail one at a time. With each stage, more of the block is carved away. By the end, you’ll have 6 identical layered prints!
Image size: 4x6”
Edition size: 6 prints
Layers/colors: 2-3
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 introductory email the week of your workshop from your instructor.
WORKSHOP TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, & REFUNDS
Our workshops are intentionally small to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction and access to Highpoint's studios and equipment. Because we commit to our teaching artists and prepare materials in advance, cancellations can have a significant impact on our ability to run a workshop.
If you need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jo Johannsen at jo@highpointprintmaking.org or call 612-278-4162.
TRANSFERS
If you're no longer able to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration whenever possible.
Transfer to another workshop: You may transfer your registration to another Highpoint workshop up to 7 days before your workshop, subject to availability. If the new workshop has a different tuition rate, you will be responsible for paying the difference or will receive a refund for the difference, if applicable.
Transfer to another person: If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member at any time at no additional charge. Please email Jo with the new participant's name and email address before the workshop begins.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
7 or more days before your workshop: Receive a full refund of your tuition and materials fees, less a $25 processing fee.
Less than 7 days before your workshop: Refunds are not available. However, you may transfer your registration to another person as described above.
The $25 processing fee is waived if Highpoint cancels the workshop.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS BY HIGHPOINT
Occasionally, a workshop may need to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If Highpoint cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including all tuition, materials fees, and any processing fees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. These policies help us continue offering high-quality workshops while supporting our teaching artists and maintaining our small class sizes.
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.
This workshop combines creative writing with hands-on cyanotype printmaking. Participants will begin by writing a short poem (either during class or brought from home) drawing inspiration from BIPOC poets who work with brevity, such as haiku or micro-poems.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Zamara Cuyun
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 unique water-soluble monotype prints! In this workshop, you’ll use water-soluble materials like watercolor paints and water-soluble crayons to draw a design on a plexiglass plate. You will send the plate through a printing press with a piece of damp paper. The result is a vibrant, colorful one-of-a-kind print!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 unique prints
This workshop will be taught in both Spanish and English.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Zamara Cuyun
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 unique water-soluble monotype prints! In this workshop, you’ll use water-soluble materials like watercolor paints and water-soluble crayons to draw a design on a plexiglass plate. You will send the plate through a printing press with a piece of damp paper. The result is a vibrant, colorful one-of-a-kind print!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 unique prints
This workshop will be taught in both Spanish and English.
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 introductory email the week of your workshop from your instructor.
WORKSHOP TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, & REFUNDS
Our workshops are intentionally small to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction and access to Highpoint's studios and equipment. Because we commit to our teaching artists and prepare materials in advance, cancellations can have a significant impact on our ability to run a workshop.
If you need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jo Johannsen at jo@highpointprintmaking.org or call 612-278-4162.
TRANSFERS
If you're no longer able to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration whenever possible.
Transfer to another workshop: You may transfer your registration to another Highpoint workshop up to 7 days before your workshop, subject to availability. If the new workshop has a different tuition rate, you will be responsible for paying the difference or will receive a refund for the difference, if applicable.
Transfer to another person: If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member at any time at no additional charge. Please email Jo with the new participant's name and email address before the workshop begins.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
7 or more days before your workshop: Receive a full refund of your tuition and materials fees, less a $25 processing fee.
Less than 7 days before your workshop: Refunds are not available. However, you may transfer your registration to another person as described above.
The $25 processing fee is waived if Highpoint cancels the workshop.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS BY HIGHPOINT
Occasionally, a workshop may need to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If Highpoint cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including all tuition, materials fees, and any processing fees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. These policies help us continue offering high-quality workshops while supporting our teaching artists and maintaining our small class sizes.
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.
This course is an introduction to screenprinting. You’ll learn how to create multi-layered screenprints from start to finish!
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Megan Wetzel
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home an edition of 6 multi-color jigsaw relief prints! In this workshop, you’ll carve a design into a soft, easy-to-cut block, then cut the block into separate pieces to create different color areas. Each section is inked individually and reassembled like a puzzle before printing onto paper. This process allows you to print multiple colors at once with precise placement. You can repeat the process to create 6 identical prints!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 prints
Layers/colors: 2-3
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Megan Wetzel
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home an edition of 6 multi-color jigsaw relief prints! In this workshop, you’ll carve a design into a soft, easy-to-cut block, then cut the block into separate pieces to create different color areas. Each section is inked individually and reassembled like a puzzle before printing onto paper. This process allows you to print multiple colors at once with precise placement. You can repeat the process to create 6 identical prints!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 prints
Layers/colors: 2-3
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 introductory email the week of your workshop from your instructor.
WORKSHOP TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, & REFUNDS
Our workshops are intentionally small to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction and access to Highpoint's studios and equipment. Because we commit to our teaching artists and prepare materials in advance, cancellations can have a significant impact on our ability to run a workshop.
If you need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jo Johannsen at jo@highpointprintmaking.org or call 612-278-4162.
TRANSFERS
If you're no longer able to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration whenever possible.
Transfer to another workshop: You may transfer your registration to another Highpoint workshop up to 7 days before your workshop, subject to availability. If the new workshop has a different tuition rate, you will be responsible for paying the difference or will receive a refund for the difference, if applicable.
Transfer to another person: If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member at any time at no additional charge. Please email Jo with the new participant's name and email address before the workshop begins.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
7 or more days before your workshop: Receive a full refund of your tuition and materials fees, less a $25 processing fee.
Less than 7 days before your workshop: Refunds are not available. However, you may transfer your registration to another person as described above.
The $25 processing fee is waived if Highpoint cancels the workshop.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS BY HIGHPOINT
Occasionally, a workshop may need to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If Highpoint cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including all tuition, materials fees, and any processing fees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. These policies help us continue offering high-quality workshops while supporting our teaching artists and maintaining our small class sizes.
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.
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Bella Hall
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 unique stencil monotype prints! In this workshop, you’ll cut out paper stencils to build an image. You will apply ink to each stencil, place them on a plexiglass plate, and put it through a printing press with a piece of paper. The result is a bright, bold one-of-a-kind print!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 unique prints
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $50
Ages: 16+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Bella Hall
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 unique stencil monotype prints! In this workshop, you’ll cut out paper stencils to build an image. You will apply ink to each stencil, place them on a plexiglass plate, and put it through a printing press with a piece of paper. The result is a bright, bold one-of-a-kind print!
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 unique prints
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 introductory email the week of your workshop from your instructor.
WORKSHOP TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, & REFUNDS
Our workshops are intentionally small to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction and access to Highpoint's studios and equipment. Because we commit to our teaching artists and prepare materials in advance, cancellations can have a significant impact on our ability to run a workshop.
If you need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jo Johannsen at jo@highpointprintmaking.org or call 612-278-4162.
TRANSFERS
If you're no longer able to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration whenever possible.
Transfer to another workshop: You may transfer your registration to another Highpoint workshop up to 7 days before your workshop, subject to availability. If the new workshop has a different tuition rate, you will be responsible for paying the difference or will receive a refund for the difference, if applicable.
Transfer to another person: If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member at any time at no additional charge. Please email Jo with the new participant's name and email address before the workshop begins.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
7 or more days before your workshop: Receive a full refund of your tuition and materials fees, less a $25 processing fee.
Less than 7 days before your workshop: Refunds are not available. However, you may transfer your registration to another person as described above.
The $25 processing fee is waived if Highpoint cancels the workshop.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS BY HIGHPOINT
Occasionally, a workshop may need to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If Highpoint cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including all tuition, materials fees, and any processing fees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. These policies help us continue offering high-quality workshops while supporting our teaching artists and maintaining our small class sizes.
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.
Dates: Thursday, September 17 & 24, 2026 (2 sessions)
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $100
Ages: 18+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Dalton Carlson
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 eco-friendly Tetra Pak drypoint prints! In this workshop, you’ll use recycled milk or juice cartons as your printing plate. You’ll scratch designs into the surface with an etching needle, rub ink into the grooves, and then run it through a press on damp paper to create a unique, textured print.
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 prints
Dates: Thursday, September 17 & 24, 2026 (2 sessions)
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: $100
Ages: 18+
Spots remaining: 12
Instructor: Dalton Carlson
Skill level: Beginner
Create and take home 6 eco-friendly Tetra Pak drypoint prints! In this workshop, you’ll use recycled milk or juice cartons as your printing plate. You’ll scratch designs into the surface with an etching needle, rub ink into the grooves, and then run it through a press on damp paper to create a unique, textured print.
Image size: 6x8”
Edition size: 6 prints
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 introductory email the week of your workshop from your instructor.
WORKSHOP TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS, & REFUNDS
Our workshops are intentionally small to ensure each participant receives personalized instruction and access to Highpoint's studios and equipment. Because we commit to our teaching artists and prepare materials in advance, cancellations can have a significant impact on our ability to run a workshop.
If you need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jo Johannsen at jo@highpointprintmaking.org or call 612-278-4162.
TRANSFERS
If you're no longer able to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration whenever possible.
Transfer to another workshop: You may transfer your registration to another Highpoint workshop up to 7 days before your workshop, subject to availability. If the new workshop has a different tuition rate, you will be responsible for paying the difference or will receive a refund for the difference, if applicable.
Transfer to another person: If you're unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to a friend or family member at any time at no additional charge. Please email Jo with the new participant's name and email address before the workshop begins.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
7 or more days before your workshop: Receive a full refund of your tuition and materials fees, less a $25 processing fee.
Less than 7 days before your workshop: Refunds are not available. However, you may transfer your registration to another person as described above.
The $25 processing fee is waived if Highpoint cancels the workshop.
WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS BY HIGHPOINT
Occasionally, a workshop may need to be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If Highpoint cancels a workshop, you will receive a full refund, including all tuition, materials fees, and any processing fees.
Thank you for your understanding and support. These policies help us continue offering high-quality workshops while supporting our teaching artists and maintaining our small class sizes.
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.
In this beginners-friendly course we will learn different monotype methods while drawing inspiration from our dreams, a door into the creative unconscious. Each student will be given a dream journal during the first class, which they can use and reference throughout this six-week course (and beyond).
Create and take home an edition of 6 etched drypoint prints! In this workshop, you’ll scratch a design onto an acrylic plate with a sharp tool. The burrs that result from scratching trap and hold the ink applied to create soft lines when put through a printing press with a piece of damp paper. You can repeat the printing process to create 6 prints!
Celebrate Father’s Day at our Stencil Monotype Card Printing Workshop. Participants will explore stencil printing by cutting paper stencils to build an image. After inking the stencils and applying them to a plexiglass plate, it will be run through an etching press to create greeting cards. Choose from premade stencils or design your own using craft knives and scissors. This workshop is a way to craft something meaningful for the fathers in your life!
Create and take home 6 unique reductive monotype prints! In this workshop, you’ll apply ink to a plexiglass plate and then wipe away areas to create a design. You’ll send your plate through a printing press with a piece of paper to transfer the design. You can continue this process until you’ve created a multi-colored, multi-layered one-of-a-kind print!
Create and take home an edition of 6 carved, graphic relief prints! In this workshop, you’ll use a carving tool to carve a design into a soft, easy-to-cut block. Prints are created by adding ink to the block and pressing it onto a piece of paper– similar to a stamp! You can use the block again and again to end up with 6 identical prints!
Participants will use recyclable plastic plates, water washable oil based inks, water soluble crayons, and an etching press to make drypoint monoprints.
Class participants will donate one (or more!) of the prints they make in this class to Art 4 Shelter, an art sale fundraising event to benefit Simpson Housing Services.
Participants will use water soluble materials to paint directly on a screen, then apply a transparent base to create unique monotypes.
Water soluble monotypes are a form of printmaking that uses water-soluble crayons and watercolor paints. Participants use these materials to paint and draw on a plexiglass plate. The paints are allowed to dry and are then printed on an etching press using damp paper. Wet paper reactivates the water-soluble materials and results in a vibrant impression. This form of monotype is the form of printing we offer that is closest to drawing and painting.
This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that’s as unique as your love! In this romantic and hands-on workshop, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind portrait print of your partner using the traditional technique of drypoint intaglio.
Cost includes all materials to create an edition of 6 prints, chocolate covered strawberries, and champagne.
In this workshop, participants will carve away the areas they want to remain white on a soft, easy-to-cut block. The image will be printed from the raised surfaces left on the block after carving. Relief printing is the oldest form of printmaking, and these prints are characterized by their bold contrast between light and dark areas.
Gelli printing is a form of monoprinting that uses a flexible, reusable plate, often called a Gelli plate, to create unique prints on paper or fabric. The process involves applying paint to the plate, adding textures and patterns with stencils or found objects, and then pressing paper or fabric onto the plate to transfer the design.
Participants will use water soluble materials to paint directly on a screen, then apply a transparent base to create unique monotypes.
Participants will create up to 6 unique prints.
Water soluble monotypes are a form of printmaking that uses water-soluble crayons and watercolor paints. Participants use these materials to paint and draw on a plexiglass plate. The paints are allowed to dry and are then printed on an etching press using damp paper. Wet paper reactivates the water-soluble materials and results in a vibrant impression. This form of monotype is the form of printing we offer that is closest to drawing and painting.
In this workshop, participants will cut paper stencils and found objects to build an image. After inking the stencils and applying them to a plexiglass plate, it is run through an etching press to create a unique, one-of-a-kind print.
In this workshop, a single block is carved and cut into separate pieces, inked individually, and reassembled for printing. This method allows for multi-color designs without the need for multiple blocks.
In this workshop, participants will scratch a drawing onto an acrylic plate with a sharp needle. Burrs that result from the scratching trap and hold the ink after the plate is wiped clean. This creates a soft, heavy line that is unique to this type of intaglio.
In this workshop, participants will use the drypoint printmaking technique to create holiday cards.
In this workshop, participants will build designs using Lego dots and baseplates. The image will be printed from inking the legos with water based ink.
In this workshop, participants will carve away the areas they want to remain white on a soft, easy-to-cut block. The image will be printed from the raised surfaces left on the block after carving.
This introductory course explores different monotype methods while drawing inspiration from your dreams, a door into the creative unconscious. Each student will be given a dream journal during the first class, which they can use and reference throughout this six-week course (and beyond).
Water soluble monotypes are a form of printmaking that uses water-soluble crayons and watercolor paints.
In this Halloween themed workshop, participants will cut paper stencils and found objects to build an image.
Reduction relief printing is a method to achieve a multicolor print using one block.
Gelli printing is a form of monoprinting that uses a flexible, reusable plate, often called a Gelli plate, to create unique prints on paper.
Learn the fundamentals of Japanese-style water-based woodblock printing in this two-day Mokuhanga workshop. This workshop is taught by visiting artist Yoonmi Nam.
Join our Lead Printer-in-Residence, Judy, in this playful printmaking workshop and create a portrait of your furry (or scaly, or feathery) friend!
In this workshop, participants will cut a simple design into contact paper (the adhesive vinyl used for lining shelves) and adhering it to a screen to create a stencil. This technique is great for bold and graphic designs.
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.
In this weekend workshop, students will learn how they can capture moments, objects, movement, and imagery using cyanotype. This class will introduce students to the basics of how cyanotype works and will encourage their individual or collaborative explorations of the marks that can be made with the technique.
Participants will carve a relief block and print it on different colored papers. After printing, participants will cut out sections of their print and collage them together to create a colorful, graphic work of art.
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