Printmaking

Every Third Tuesday | Drop-In Style | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at the Prairie for Pull a Print, a free monthly screenprinting activity open to all! This come-and-go event invites community members to bring a personal item—like a shirt, tote bag, tea towel, or other flat fabric—and screenprint it with one unique design created for that month.

Join local artist Elise Braggs for a hands-on introduction to linocut printmaking. In this engaging workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals of carving, hand-printing, and working with a relief press. Whether a beginner or an experienced printmaker, this class offers a welcoming space to dive into the tactile world of analogue printing. Participants will leave with a unique print of their own design, a collaborative print created alongside fellow attendees, and a deeper appreciation for traditional printmaking techniques. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity! 

This one-day workshop gives participants a crash course in introductory screenprinting and monoprinting techniques! Through a combination of the two processes, Mono-Screenprinting produces one-off spontaneous prints, ideal for exploring a more painterly approach to traditional printmaking. Participants will create images by painting directly onto the mesh of a screen with screenprinting ink and then pulling through with a squeegee. We will also explore the same technique using aquarelles, further experimenting with the playful potential of this printing method. Each participant can expect to leave with several custom prints. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Join local artist Elise Braggs for an engaging exploration of Collagraphy. Using a variety of found and discarded materials, collagraph is a combination of collage and printmaking! Participants will be introduced to beginner friendly techniques using an x-acto knife and paperboard along with an understanding of how the method can be used in their personal practice outside of a studio space. Each person will walk away with a small edition of their own unique

prints. This class is perfect for those interested in at home print processes or anyone looking to pick up a sustainable hobby. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

 

Learn the basics of lithographic printing using smart plates. Smart plates are polyester plates that allow for easier lithographic printing with cheaper, more accessible materials and minimal chemical processing. Come to class prepared with an image/composition in mind. You can hand draw on the plate or trace. Plates are approximately 7"x 6 to 12." This crash course in smart plate lithography will allow you to enter our open studio hours and continue your printmaking practice.

Learn the basics of block printing one-on-one in this introductory art partner course. 

Block printing is a type of relief printing that utilizes a carved block made of wood, linoleum, softcut rubber, or vinyl. The block is rolled up with ink and printed onto a surface using pressure applied either by hand or a printing press. This crash course includes lessons on carving (into softcut), inking, and printing. Demonstrations will be done with pre-carved blocks with time allowed for you to carve your own block. This course qualifies you for open studio hours so you can continue with your block printing adventures!