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 that shapes us. Using techniques in block and screen printing, we’ll tell the story of the communities we […]
read moreThe 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 […]
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Families will explore a new medium each week and create a beautiful project together. Work with your family to create a family flag using printmaking techniques!
read moreFrom rock bands to art shows, everything needs a poster. The poster is how we share quick information, celebrate each other and archive the future. In this class, we’ll focus on the different aspects of letterpress to make bold works that say something cool. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking which uses a printing […]
read moreExplore the screen printing process: A way to make multiple prints by using a fine mesh screen, photosensitive emulsion, transparency, and exposure to light. Students will make their own unique prints using paper stencils.
read moreExplore creative aspects of printmaking! Students will make 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!
read moreUsing premade screens of native Virginia flowers, artist Sam Page will help students explore the screen printing process by making a bouquet of printed flowers on a tote bag! We'll learn to screen print on fabric and create unique bouquets.
read moreCome experience the pure satisfaction of Gelli Printing! Learn how to create beautiful monotypes on gelatin plates. Students will develop images with stencils and found materials to create texture and bands of color. Students will have the opportunity to create custom stencils or use pre-made ones to experiment. Let's see how accident and intent can […]
read moreCome experience the pure satisfaction of Gelli Printing! Learn how to create beautiful monotypes on gelatin plates. Students will develop images with stencils and found materials to create texture and bands of color. Students will have the opportunity to create custom stencils or use pre-made ones to experiment. Let's see how accident and intent can […]
read moreUsing premade screens of native Virginia flowers, artist Sam Page will help students explore the screen printing process by making a bouquet of printed flowers on a tote bag! We'll learn to screen print on fabric and create unique bouquets.
read moreUsing premade screens of native Virginia flowers, artist Sam Page will help students explore the screen printing process by making a bouquet of printed flowers. We'll learn to screen print on paper and create unique bouquets.
read moreUsing premade screens of native Virginia flowers, artist Sam Page will help students explore the screen printing process by making a bouquet of printed flowers. We'll learn to screen print on paper and create unique bouquets.
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. Printmaking is great for all ages! In this workshop-style class, we will practice using various materials to make monoprints: Foam sticker “mandala” prints on paper, fruit and vegetable prints, junk-drawer prints […]
read moreCreate multicolored relief prints from a single block using the magic of reductive woodcut! We'll learn how to plan and carve a reductive print, and then crank them out in the VisArts letterpress studio. We'll make two different prints (one smaller, one larger).
read moreExplore printmaking and letterpress together to create works that juxtapose text and image and create exciting compositions. Learn basic letterpress and relief printing techniques and play with VisArts type and image collection. We’ll focus on composition, design and printing to create a set of prints that combine text and image in meaningful ways.
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 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 moreLearn how to create multicolor screenprints of your own design. This class will expand on the registration techniques learned in intro classes. It focuses on adding layers/colors to create more complex images. We will look at how to break apart an image by hand and on the computer. Color theory will be discussed through the […]
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 moreTry out letterpress printing and create a set of beautiful notecards that you can send to family and friends! You'll learn how to set wood and metal type as well as how to operate a letterpress printing machine, including inking up, proofing, and adjusting paper position. We’ll play around with fun, wordy greeting card designs, […]
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 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 moreExplore this fun and fast printing process! Use Gelli Plates– a reusuable soft rubber plate, to create beautiful monoprints (one-off, unique prints). This technique creates colorful, transparent, layered designs. You can make cards or original art to keep or give to friends and family.
read moreExplore this fun and fast printing process! Use Gelli Plates– a reusuable soft rubber plate, to create beautiful monoprints (one-off, unique prints). This technique creates colorful, transparent, layered designs. You can make cards or original art to keep or give to friends and family.
read moreExplore creative aspects of printmaking! Students will make 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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