Workshops
Want to learn how to print your own artwork?
Workshops
Our workshops provide a unique opportunity for adults to explore their creativity, reduce stress, build confidence and (re)connect with others.
Adults & Teens
If you’ve always wanted to try poster making, this beginner-friendly stencil making class is the perfect first step to take!
In this workshop we’ll show you how to create stunning posters by hand using your own stencils and art-grade paper. You’ll create a custom design, transfer and cut it into a stencil, then get ready to experiment with different application methods to print your artwork on paper.
At the end of the class, you’ll have three printed 11”x17” posters to take home, ready to frame and hang on your wall or give as handmade gifts!
Length: 60-minutes
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 11”x17” prints to take home!
Workshop Fee: $45 / person
If you’ve always wanted to try screen printing, this intro to screen printing workshop will show you how to create stunning posters using your own artwork.
Our workshop starts with an introduction of the basic techniques of screen printing and a brief demonstration on screen exposure. After completing this, you’ll take your artwork selection, create your screen using an exposure process, set up your workspace, select inks, and at last print a batch of poster prints. At the end of the class, you’ll have three printed 11”x17” posters to take home, ready to frame and hang on your wall or give as handmade gifts!
Length: 90-minutes
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 11”x17” prints to take home!
Workshop Fee: $75 / person
If you’d like to make posters with multiple colors or screens, this workshop is it!
Length: 2-3hrs
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 11”x17” prints to take home!
Workshop Fee: $115 / person
If you’ve always wanted to try block printing, this intro to linocut will show you how to create your very own limited edition prints.
Our workshop starts with an introduction of the basic techniques of linocut printmaking and a brief demonstration on linocut carving. After completing this, you’ll work on creating your transfer your image. Bring along your own drawing or use some reference pictures in the studio for a design you want to transfer to a lino block. Using the tools of the trade, you will cut and carve your own design into the linoleum to create an image to print on art grade poster.
What’s more is that you will leave with a lino design that you can keep using again and again.
Length: 120-minutes
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 5”x7” prints to take home! You will also go home with your lino design to use again and again.
Workshop Fee: $85 / person
Kids
In this kid’s screen printing workshop, we’ll show kids the process of printing posters.
Our workshop will discuss the basic techniques of screen printing, after which children will be able to select the screens they wish to use to make their custom posters, set up their workspace, select inks, and at last print a batch of poster prints. At the end of the class, students will have three printed 11”x17” posters to take home, ready to frame and hang on your wall or give as handmade gifts!
Length: 45-minutes
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 11”x17” prints to take home!
Workshop Fee: $30 / person
If you’ve always wanted to try poster making, this beginner-friendly stencil making class is the perfect first step to take!
In this workshop we’ll show you how to create stunning posters by hand using your own stencils and art-grade paper. You’ll create a custom design, transfer and cut it into a stencil, then get ready to experiment with different application methods to print your artwork on paper.
At the end of the class, you’ll have three printed 11”x17” posters to take home, ready to frame and hang on your wall or give as handmade gifts!
Length: 60-minutes
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 11”x17” prints to take home!
Workshop Fee: $45 / person
In this kid’s screen printing workshop, we’ll show students the process of printing posters using artwork they will paint themselves.
Our workshop will discuss the basic techniques of screen printing, after which students will be able to paint their freely on a sheet of glass. This glass will then be used to burn the image onto a screen. Students will set up their workspace, select inks, and at last print a batch of poster prints. At the end of the class, students will have three printed 11”x17” posters to take home, ready to frame and hang on your wall or give as handmade gifts!
Length: 90-minutes
What you’ll get: 3 of your own handmade 11”x17” prints to take home!
Workshop Fee: $55 / person
Our Workshop, Your Space
If you have a team building event, want to host a birthday party, or just want the convenience of a private workshop in your own space let us know. We can bring our workshops to you!
Live Printing Events
We can conduct a live printing event by bringing our printing press to you! We’ll bring pre-made screens and printing stations onsite and will print your artwork directly on T-shirts, postcards or posters for attendees to take home on the spot. This is perfect for gallery openings, brand events, school events, fairs, and more!
Benefits
How do art classes help adults?
Our workshops provide a unique opportunity for adults to explore their creativity, reduce stress, build confidence and (re)connect with others.
Art provides a medium for self-expression, allowing us to express thoughts, feelings, and experiences in unique and personal ways. It also encourages problem-solving skills, fostering innovation and originality in other aspects of our lives.
Creating art can elevate our moods and provide a positive outlet for emotions. While our classes are upbeat and fun, they’re also therapeutic, and can serve as a form of relaxation and distraction from life’s daily stressors.
Learning keeps our brains active and healthy. Plus, creating an art piece feels amazing because it supports a sense of achievement and pride.
Art has the power to bring people together and building communities through shared experiences and appreciation. And in our increasingly digital world, face-to-face interactions are crucial in breaking the cycle of isolation.
What do kids gain from art classes?
Kids workshops provide children with a valuable opportunity to explore their creativity, problem solve, innovate, and build confidence.
Art classes encourage children to explore their imagination and express themselves creatively, fostering the development of unique ideas and perspectives.
Art provides a safe outlet for children to express their emotions and can help children relax, unwind, and relieve stress in a fun and enjoyable way.
Art classes often involve problem-solving, such as figuring out how to bring a vision to life or troubleshoot issues with materials, which help children develop critical thinking skills. This also fosters innovation in other aspects of life.
Completing art projects and receiving positive feedback from peers and adults boosts children’s self-esteem and confidence.
Participating in art classes allows children to collaborate with others, share ideas, and learn from their peers, fostering social skills and teamwork. The classes will also expose children to different artistic styles, techniques, and cultural traditions which can promote appreciation for diversity and creativity.