Visual Arts Center of Richmond

Intermediate to Advanced

Students will learn the different capabilities of the presses in our print shop. We will also learn different techniques of make-ready to fine tune and improve the crispness of your prints and also create some special effects! A $20, refundable galley deposit is due on the first day of class to ensure that all type is returned at the conclusion of your course. Students are asked to pay this deposit by check.

Instructor: Paul Morris

6 Tuesdays
February 21 – March 27
6:30 – 9:00 PM

Intermediate/Advanced

Refine your skills and continue to explore the creative potential of screen printing! Photo-emulsion processes, hand-painted techniques, stenciling and other transfer methods will be covered. Students may explore printing on paper, fabric, wooden panels, and other materials will be explored. This class uses non-toxic inks. This is a great class to take with a friend!

Instructor: JC Gilmore-Bryan

Section A
9 Tuesdays
January 10 – March 13 (No class January 24)
6:30 – 9:00 PM

Section B
9 Tuesdays
March 20 – May 15
6:30 – 9:00 PM

All Levels

Are you a writer or visual artist, always scribbling away in a blank book? Learn to create your own unique journals, sketchbooks, and albums. In this class you will learn the nuts and bolts of bookbinding. We will cut, fold, glue, and stitch our way through various book forms, including pamphlets, accordions, exposed spine stitching, and hardcover journals. Some techniques for decorating covers will also be covered. All materials and tools will be provided, though students may want to bring their own materials and embellishments to customize their books. Beginners welcome!

Instructor: Aijung Kim

5 days
January 23 – 27
6:30 – 9:00 PM, each day

Beginners

Experience the Art Center’s growing Letterpress program! In recent years, letterpress printing has regained momentum in the printmaking field. The medium offers creative possibilities and a unique satisfaction, not possible in modern desktop publishing. Students will learn to operate our antique proofing press, and use it to print their own creative project using wooden and metal foundry type. A $20, refundable galley deposit is due on the first day of class to ensure that all type is returned at the conclusion of your course. Students are asked to pay this deposit by check.

Section A - Canceled
Bridget Walsh
10 Wednesdays
January 11 – March 21 (No class February 8)
6:30 – 9:00 PM

Section B
Jason Taylor
10 Mondays
March 19 – May 21
6:30 – 9:00 PM

Beginners through Intermediate

Relief printmaking is a visually striking art form. In this class, you will learn the process of carving linoleum to create bold lines and patterns for single-colored works of art. The basics of using inks, tools, papers, and printing by hand and with the printing press will be covered in this class. Papers and tools will be provided for the first class, but students should bring their own printmaking papers after the first class. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to take it again to further develop their skills.

Instructor: Aijung Kim

6 Thursdays
February 16 – March 22
6:30 – 9:00 PM

Beginning through Intermediate

Relief printmaking is a visually striking art form. In this class, you will learn the process of carving linoleum to create bold lines and patterns for single-colored works of art. Basics of using inks, tools, papers, and printing by hand and with the press will be covered in this class. Papers and tools will be provided for the first class, but students should bring their own printmaking papers after the first class. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to take it again to further develop their craft.

Instructor: Aijung Kim

5 days
February 6 – 10
6:30 – 9:00 PM, each day

Beginners

Learn the basics of screen printing! Screen filler, screen drawing fluid and photo-emulsion processes will be explored. Students will print with non-toxic inks on paper, fabric, wood and other materials. This is a great class to take with a friend. Class enrollment limited to 6 students.

Instructor: JC Gilmore-Bryan

9 Thursdays
March 29 – May 24
6:30 – 9:00 PM

Beginners

Students will learn to put VisArts’ new edition to the print shop - a treadle operated (foot powered) Platen Press – to good use! While using old wood-cuts and hand set type you will explore the basics of setting type and locking up forms to print your own cards, stationery and more! A $20, refundable galley deposit is due on the first day of class to ensure that all type is returned at the conclusion of your course. Students are asked to pay this deposit by check.

Instructor: Paul Morris

5 Tuesdays
January 10 – February 14 (No class February 7)
6:30 – 9:00 PM

This class is currently full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for this course, please e-mail us at frontdesk@visarts.org.

Other Suggested Courses
Introduction to Relief Printing
Introduction to Letterpress Printing
Introduction to Bookbinding Intensive

All Levels

Students will explore letterpress and relief printing to develop their own greeting cards or stationery. Come to class with an idea of what text you would like to include in your card or stationery and we will explore layout, type setting and printing in this two‐Saturday workshop. A $20, refundable galley deposit is due on the first day of class to ensure that all type is returned at the conclusion of your course. Students are asked to pay this deposit by check.

Instructor: Jason Taylor

2 Saturdays
April 28 & May 5
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, each day

All Levels

Hold onto your squeegees folks! Students will be immersed into the world of handmade and computer based methods of composing multi colored screen-prints. Novice and journeyman alike are welcome to come take advantage of the Visual Arts Center's multifaceted printmaking studio. Experience the joy that is printing water based inks onto a variety of surfaces including but not limited to wood, fabric, and paper.

Instructor: Travis Robertson

8 Thursdays
February 2 – March 22
6:30 – 9:00 PM

This class is currently full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for this course, please e-mail us at frontdesk@visarts.org!

Other Suggested Courses
Introduction to Letterpress Printing, starting March 19
Introduction to Relief Printmaking, starting February 16
Introduction to Acrylic Painting, starting February 27

All Levels

In this class, students will make huge woodcut prints, carved on sheets of plywood or particle board and printed under the weight of a steamroller. The class will focus on image prep, carving, and proofing. Students will have the opportunity to print during VisArts’ annual spring Open House, scheduled for March 25. Please come to class with an illustration ready to go. Basic tools will be available, but you may want to bring your own wood carving set.

Instructor: Jason Taylor

2 Saturdays
March 3 & 10
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, each day