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ONSITE: Exploring Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

Explore creative aspects of printmaking by making hand-carved styrofoam plates, glue prints, safety cut prints and photo emulsion prints. We’ll also learn how to make multiples of our drawings to create editioned prints, just like professional printers. After class, you can give away prints to your friends and family!

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ONLINE: Paper Quilling: Exploring the Cosmos (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Learn about the structure and formation of the solar system, then consider different elements of outer space, such as stars, planets, and the moon. Using the papercraft process of quilling, we’ll create depictions of the moon, sun, solar system and constellations. You’ll get to design your own celestial object!

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ONSITE: Screen Printing T-Shirts and Posters (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Learn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We’ll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!

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ONSITE: Fun with Printmaking (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Explore a variety of printmaking techniques to make multiples of your artwork. We’ll look at processes like monotypes, linoleum carving, screen printing, non–toxic engraving and colographs. We’ll transfer images to paper, vinyl, plexiglass, fabrics or wood.

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ONSITE: Screen Printing T-Shirts and Posters (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

Learn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We’ll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!

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ONSITE: Handmade Tiles + Mosaics (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Learn to make decorative tiles with stamps, sculptural elements, and stencils. Learn about ceramic artists and hone in on your own style. Use broken tiles to learn the art of mosaics, and make a small mosaic to take home.

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ONSITE: Magical Relief Prints (Ages 6-8)

January 26, 2021

Discover the magic of relief printmaking! Explore color and texture in order to create one-of-a-kind prints. Experiment with foam plates and linoleum as well as found and recycled objects like bubble wrap and string. Learn about professional printmaking tools and processes while experimenting and having fun!

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ONSITE: Screen Printing T-Shirts and Posters (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Learn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We’ll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!

read more

ONSITE: Exploring Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

Explore creative aspects of printmaking by making hand-carved styrofoam plates, glue prints, safety cut prints and photo emulsion prints. We’ll also learn how to make multiples of our drawings to create editioned prints, just like professional printers. After class, you can give away prints to your friends and family!

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ONSITE: Image Transfers + Collage (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

Learn a variety of methods for reproducing and applying images to surfaces. We’ll work to combine image and collage techniques, creating layered compositions. Use pictures of your own or photos you’ve found in magazines!

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ONSITE: Fun with Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

Explore a variety of printmaking techniques to make multiples of your artwork. We’ll look at processes like monotypes, linoleum carving, screen printing, non–toxic engraving and colographs. We’ll transfer images to paper, vinyl, plexiglass, fabrics or wood.

read more

ONSITE: Screen Printing T-Shirts and Posters (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Learn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We’ll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!

read more

ONSITE: Screen Printing T-Shirts and Posters (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Learn how to screen print by making posters and t-shirts. We’ll cover lots of approaches within this versatile medium, including creating hand-drawn stencils with your own design. Learn about printing, registration and color mixing using water-based, non-toxic acrylic ink. Experimentation is encouraged!

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ONLINE: Rubber Block Holiday Cards

November 20, 2020

Learn how to make rubber block prints and make an edition of hand-printed holiday cards using basic materials at home! We’ll cover design, carving techniques, and the printing process.

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ONSITE: Linocut: Exploring Color and Pattern

October 27, 2020

Learn to carve and print designs into a linoleum block to create a relief surface. We’ll begin by carving background patterns, which we’ll print in various colors and combinations. Then, we’ll carve a strong final image to print overtop the patterns. You’ll learn about design, carving techniques, printing and paper selection and finish the class […]

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Relief Printmaking at Home – NEW!

August 20, 2020

Explore the foundations of relief printmaking in rubber, linoleum and wood. Through online group workshops, and one-on-one meetings, we’ll develop your design skills, then carve and print relief prints at home, with inexpensive and easily available supplies. Students should expect to leave the class with three small editions of relief prints.

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Rubber Stamp Stomp: Carving Stamps to Make Repeat Patterns – NEW!

August 20, 2020

Learn to carve rubber stamps and use them to make decorative papers and greeting cards. The workshop will cover carving, image transfer, and repeat pattern techniques. The workshop will also introduce fundamentals of 2-D repeat pattern design. Students will produce repeating patterns with their own rubber stamps to create decorative papers and cards.

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Kitchen Printmaking (Ages 9–11)

July 07, 2020

Lets get creative and resourceful with items we can find around our kitchens and homes! Students will explore the art of printmaking with everyday household objects like plastic bags, potatoes and forks.

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Altering Images: Tape Transfers + Collage (Ages 9–11)

July 07, 2020

Learn the image transfer process to transform images from magazines into transparent layers within your art. Experiment with combining various media, source material, and collage techniques to develop and discover your own personal style. Work on a variety of surfaces including paper, fabric and wood.

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Gelli Plate Printmaking

July 07, 2020

In this class, students will learn how to create beautiful monotypes without a press. Students will practice developing images with stencils, stamps, and drawing utilizing bands of color and texture. Students will use pre-made stencils and will also create some of their own. We will focus on personal symbols and incorporate them into their prints. […]

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