Upcoming Workshops
Workshop Policy: Participants must arrive on time. Classes begin at 10am, after 10:30am no-shows are considered a cancellation without refund. Late arrivals cause disruption and ask too much of the teacher to re-teach concepts already covered. If you need to cancel your spot in the class, please give a weeks notice. No refunds for less than a weeks notice.
Papermaking with Kat Murray
Taught by: Kat Murray, June 8 & 9th
Join Kat for an immersive two-day papermaking workshop where you'll learn the art of creating handmade paper. In this hands-on experience, participants will explore the fundamentals of papermaking using provided pulp. We will start with basic sheet formation techniques, guiding you through the process of crafting unique paper sheets from pulp. As part of the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with adding inclusions to your paper, such as flower petals, ripped-up magazine bits, or decorative fibers, to enhance texture and visual interest. Additionally, we'll explore creative techniques for incorporating imagery onto the paper using stencils and pigmented pulp.
No prior experience is necessary. Please come prepared by wearing clothes and shoes that are suitable for getting wet.
Sat, June 8 & 9th, 10am-4pm. $150.
If this is your first workshop, please submit the workshop participant form.
Drawing with Merrilee Challiss
Taught by: Merrilee Challiss, July 14th & 21st
Over two Sunday afternoons, join us for a relaxed drawing class that will focus on fundamentals and design. Welcome to all levels.
Sunday, July 14th & 21st, 2-5pm. $80. Workshop fee includes drawing materials.
If this is your first workshop, please submit the workshop participant form.
Pamphlet Bound Books & Japanese Bound Books
Taught by: Irasema Quezada, May 25th
Gather up your paper scraps, photos, or old prints to create something new. In this workshop we will repurpose leftover prints into beautiful bound books. You will learn three binding methods to create three different structures, moving from easy to more complex. The focus will be on learning techniques. You will learn about paper properties, different adhesives, and how to design a book of your own.
Book samples you will make:
One page books
Pamphlet Bound Book
Japanese Bound Book (AKA Side-Sewn or Stab Binding)
Sat, May 25th, 10am-4pm. $80. Workshop fee includes printing materials.
If this is your first workshop, please submit the workshop participant form.
Collagraph Printing with Michael Johnson
Taught by: Michael Johnson, May 11th
In this workshop we will learn to create and print a collagraph plate. A collagraph is a print using a collage of textures of different papers, gel mediums, and anything that would create a texture on a plexiglass plate. These can be inked in any way that is appropriate for your design, intaglio, relief or both. Students should bring: a variety of papers for collaging.
Sat, May 11th, 10am-4pm. $80. Workshop fee includes printing materials.
If this is your first workshop, please submit the workshop participant form.