Work with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreCreate your own wrapping paper with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Put a personal touch on your gifts this holiday season by printing your own paper with hands-on printing techniques to produce unique patterns and textures. Layering and experimentation is encouraged!
read moreCreate your own wrapping paper with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Put a personal touch on your gifts this holiday season by printing your own paper with hands-on printing techniques to produce unique patterns and textures. Layering and experimentation is encouraged!
read moreWork with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read morePlan and print your own stationery project! Through invitations, business cards, greeting cards, and letterheads, students will explore the medium of letterpress and its historical and contemporary uses, through the lens of stationery and graphic design. We will cover the basics of safe typesetting, composing a piece, proofing, letterpress printing, using the flat-bed and proofing […]
read moreExplore screenprinting, a process that allows artists to create hand-printed multiples of the same image. Translate your graphic design, photography, or drawings into vibrant, layered compositions. Learn a variety of ways to create screens that can be used to print onto fabric, paper or wood.
read moreLearn about the linocut printmaking process. Using sharp tools can be intimidating so we’ll practice carving and cutting methods together. Students will then learn a couple of different methods of transferring their designs to linoleum blocks. After carving we’ll make prints by hand and by press on paper and fabric surfaces.
read moreWhether you are a novice or advanced, this class will immerse you in screen-printing methods and projects that are customized for your personal level of enjoyment and exploration. Each student will select a personal theme and work with the instructor to make use of appropriate inks, image-making techniques like drawing fluid and photo, and substrates […]
read moreWhether you are a novice or advanced, this class will immerse you in screen-printing methods and projects that are customized for your personal level of enjoyment and exploration. Each student will select a personal theme and work with the instructor to make use of appropriate inks, image-making techniques like drawing fluid and photo, and substrates […]
read moreTake your letterpress skills to the next level with multiple-color prints. We'll use the Platen and Challenge presses and explore other advanced typesetting methods. You’ll receive lots of guidance as you work on your own individual projects.
read moreLearn how to create multicolor screen prints of your own design. This class will expand on the registration techniques learnt in intro classes, focusing on adding layers/colors to create more complex images. We will look at how to break apart an image by hand and in the computer. Color theory will be discussed through the […]
read moreDesign and carve your own stamps using linocut printmaking methods. Learn how to transfer your own designs, keep your tools sharp, and ink up your creations.
read moreExplore screenprinting, a process that allows artists to create hand-printed multiples of the same image. Translate your graphic design, photography, or drawings into vibrant, layered compositions. Learn a variety of ways to create screens that can be used to print onto fabric, paper or wood.
read moreExplore woodblock printing, humanity’s oldest printmaking process. You’ll learn to design and transfer an image onto the block and cut the block to produce a relief image. Then, we’ll cover how to transfer the image to paper, both printing it by hand and by press.
read moreStudents learn to create repeating patterns and print them onto fabric. You'll explore pattern design techniques and get hands-on experience with screen printing large repeating patterns onto fabric. By the end, you'll have a yard of fabric completely designed by you for you next project!
read moreStudents will learn how to create a single-color linocut print from start to finish! We will talk about contemporary linocut artists, learn about carving tools and safe handling, determine ways to transfer an image to block, try different carving techniques, and different methods of printing the carved image. Students will leave the class with a […]
read moreExplore the screen-printing process combined with collage and drawing in this unique multimedia class. In this weekend workshop, we will begin by cutting and pasting magazine images into a collage. We will then hand trace the collage onto a transparent paper with an opaque paint pen. This transparent drawing will be used to expose the […]
read moreExplore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]
read moreLearn the basics of linocut printmaking! In this class, we'll create custom designs and print greeting cards. You'll learn how to plan and carve a design on your printing block, and we'll experiment with different colors and styles to create a set of unique prints.
read moreThis is a fun weekend workshop screen printing intensive for all ages and skill levels. It's a perfect class for learning basic printmaking techniques and making holiday gifts for friends and family. Make a set of tote-bags, prints, or t-shirts!
read moreLearn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreWork with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tea towel using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tea towel using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreJoin artist Casha Stempniewicz and experience the pure satisfaction of Gelli Printing! Learn how to create beautiful monotypes on gelatin plates using fall leaves. Students will develop images with stencils and found materials to create texture and bands of color. Let's see how accident and intent can play into making artful prints!
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