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.
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.
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