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Letterpress + Block Printed Merch (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

We're getting the band back together! Join artist Sam Christian and learn to use the letterpress studio to create rad band posters, cool stickers, and merch. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. Bands originally used this form […]

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Block Printed Textiles (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

We love a good pattern, from bandanas to tapestries and everything in between! In this class, we’ll use block printing and resist dyeing techniques to make colorful patterns on recycled and new textiles.

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Fun with Printmaking (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

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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Multi-Color Screenprinting (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

Let's explore thinking about our art in layers! In this hands-on class, you will learn how to create multi-color, hand-drawn, screen-printed imagery. Ideal class for students who are artistically motivated and interested in learning more advanced screen-printing methods.

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Fun with Printmaking (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

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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Exploring Printmaking (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Explore creative aspects of printmaking! Students ages 6-8 will do monoprinting, marker prints, collographs, tissue paper prints + more! 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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Protest Art in Printmaking (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

History is full of people with something to say. From “Black Power!” To “Votes for Women,” We’ve been moving the needle for justice and equity through the art we make. In this class, we’ll explore the art of civic movements that shape us. Using techniques in block and screen printing, we’ll tell the story of […]

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Exploring Printmaking (Ages 6-8)

January 24, 2023

Explore creative aspects of printmaking! Students ages 9-14 will make hand-carved styrofoam plates, glue prints, safety cut prints and photo emulsion prints. Students ages 6-8 will do monoprinting, marker prints, collographs, tissue paper prints + more! We’ll also learn how to make multiples of our drawings to create editioned prints, just like professional printers. After […]

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Lego Letterpress (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Learn 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.

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Screenprinting T-Shirts + Posters (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

Screen printing is a fantastic way to create one-of-a-kind shirts and posters for any occasion. In this class, we will explore many different techniques that can be used in the process, such as drawing on a stencil or drawing freehand. You'll learn about the process of printing, registering colors, and experimenting with colors.

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Screenprinting T-Shirts + Posters (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Screen printing is a fantastic way to create one-of-a-kind shirts and posters for any occasion. In this class, we will explore many different techniques that can be used in the process, such as drawing on a stencil or drawing freehand. You'll learn about the process of printing, registering colors, and experimenting with colors.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress (A)

November 07, 2022

Explore 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 […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Screenprinting (A)

November 07, 2022

Explore 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.

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ONSITE: One Screen, Endless Possibilities

November 07, 2022

The class will explore the many ways one screen can be used in screen printing.  We will create many different silkscreen prints by experimenting with color, repetition, placement, and various paper and surfaces such as wood, fabric, cardboard, etc.  Students will decide if they want to focus on one main image or have multiple images […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Screenprinting (B)

November 07, 2022

Explore 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.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Linocut Printmaking

November 07, 2022

Students 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 […]

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ONSITE: Screenprinting Immersion (A)

November 07, 2022

Whether 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 […]

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ONSITE: Screenprinting (Ages 15-18)

November 07, 2022

Screen printing is a fantastic way to create one-of-a-kind shirts and posters for any occasion. In this class we will explore many different techniques that can be used in the process, such as drawing on a stencil or drawing freehand. You will learn about the process of printing, registering colors, and experimenting with colors.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Woodblock Printing

November 07, 2022

Explore 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.

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ONSITE: Block-Printed Textiles (Ages 15-18)

November 07, 2022

From bandanas to tapestries and all in between, we love a pattern. In this class we’ll use the techniques of block printing and resist dying to make colorful patterns on recycled and new textiles.

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ONSITE: Screenprinting Immersion (B)

November 07, 2022

Whether 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 […]

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