Adult

Explore the fascinating world of printmaking techniques and discover how these remarkable impressions can bring art to life! Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this printmaking class provides an engaging way to explore this versatile art form covering methods like relief printing (linocut, woodcut), intaglio (drypoint, etching), collagraph, monotype, and screen printing. The course teaches preparing the matrix, inking, printing, and best practices for tool prep and cleaning.

In experimental printmaking, artists push the boundaries of traditional techniques by employing unconventional methods, materials, and processes. This challenges established norms and encourages innovation to produce distinctive print works. The course investigates the relationship between art, technology, and contemporary visual arts, focusing on the unique qualities of each print rather than its reproducibility.

See what goes into the creative process of making jewelry. We’ll start by practicing basic skills to make creative and interesting shapes from base metal. Students will learn how to use some of the different tools available as well as how to use an acetylene torch to solder silver elements together to create jewelry. Additional skills include sawing, filing and simple stone setting. Once students are comfortable with these techniques, they can move on to our first project of a ring with a center stone.