Date: Sunday, June 2 from 1:00-4:00 pm

Fee: $100/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Schack Art Center, Studios 1 & 2

In this workshop, students will be introduced to Gel Plate Printmaking using an 8" x 10" gel plate and acrylic paint. We’ll learn to work with leaves, ferns, branches, and flowers to build unique botanical gel prints. Our goal will be to create botanical monoprints and monotypes that can stand on their own, but gel-printed papers are also excellent material for collages, cards, art journals, or other mixed media projects.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has a minimal setup and does not require the use of a press, making it possible to do it from almost anywhere.

Students will learn:

• A basic understanding of how paints and papers may impact gel prints including thick vs. thin papers, opaque vs. transparent layers, and “What is the right amount of paint?”

• • How to use botanical items, such as leaves, ferns, and flowers as textures and masks for gel printing.

• • How to clean, care for, and store a gel printing plate.

All supplies are included, but an apron is recommended. Please dress for mess!

Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 8 - 9, 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $125/ discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Marcia Mickelson Miller
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Gelli printing is easy and fun! In this two-day workshop, students will use leaves, grasses, and blossoms to create several simple and charming compositions printed in different color combinations on a variety of papers. Students will be provided with a gel plate, brayer, paint, papers, and botanicals to incorporate into the designs of their choice. On day two of the workshop, students can cut, collage, and reassemble their prints into finished works for home decor, note cards, journal additions, and more. The only limit is your imagination!

Please bring to class an apron to protect clothing and any papers you think might be fun to use as well as a botanical collection of simple forms that will lie flat on the plate. 

Dates: Saturday, June 15 from 10 am-12 pm
Fee: $85 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Foram Shah
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Block printing is a traditional textile printing technique in which a design or pattern is carved into a wooden or linoleum block, which is then dipped in ink or dye and pressed onto fabric or paper to create a printed design. It's a labor-intensive and highly skilled method that has been used for centuries to produce intricate and beautiful textiles, especially in India.

Discover the ancient art of block printing, a technique that involves using hand-carved carved wooden blocks and stamping them onto fabric or paper to create beautiful patterns.

In this class, you will learn the basics of block printing, choose the right ink or dye, and create stunning designs. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creative side.

All materials, including blocks and fabrics, will be provided, so you can focus on unleashing your creativity. Join us for a fun and educational experience that will leave you with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Dates: Saturdays, June 29 & July 6, 9am - 1pm
Fee: $165 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Miles Labitzke
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

This two-session class focuses on collagraphy, a method of printmaking using glue and collage to create a printable surface. Through a variety of techniques, ink is applied and transferred to paper by use of a printing press. In the first session, students learn how different collage techniques translate to print and create their own collages to print from the following week.

Please bring something to take notes with such as a sketchpad or notebook and ideas for imagery.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 20 - 21, 9am-1pm

Fee: $180 / discount with member code

Ages: 18+

Levels: All Levels

Sessions: 2

Instructor: Bonnie Aubuchon

Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Students will learn to use the printing press and the many techniques of monoprinting and relief printing on paper. 

Relief printing is using a printing surface where areas are cut away and ink is rolled on the high areas. Many prints can be produced.

Mono-printing is manipulating ink on a flat surface and transferring it onto paper. Only one print is produced.

Date: Thursday, July 25 from 5 pm - 8 pm

Fee: $100/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Schack Art Center, Studios 1 & 2

In this workshop, students will be introduced to Gel Plate Printmaking using an 8" x 10" gel plate and acrylic paint. We’ll learn to work with leaves, ferns, branches, and flowers to build unique botanical gel prints. Our goal will be to create botanical monoprints and monotypes that can stand on their own, but gel-printed papers are also excellent material for collages, cards, art journals, or other mixed media projects.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has a minimal setup and does not require the use of a press, making it possible to do it from almost anywhere.

Students will learn:

• A basic understanding of how paints and papers may impact gel prints including thick vs. thin papers, opaque vs. transparent layers, and “What is the right amount of paint?”

• • How to use botanical items, such as leaves, ferns, and flowers as textures and masks for gel printing.

• • How to clean, care for, and store a gel printing plate.

All supplies are included, but an apron is recommended. Please dress for mess!

Date: Friday, July 26 from 10 am - 1 pm

Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 14-17
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1

In this workshop, students will be introduced to Gel Plate Printmaking using an 8" x 10" gel plate and acrylic paint. We’ll learn to work with leaves, ferns, branches, and flowers to build unique botanical gel prints. Our goal will be to create botanical monoprints and monotypes that can stand on their own, but gel-printed papers are also excellent material for collages, cards, art journals, or other mixed media projects.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has a minimal setup and does not require the use of a press, making it possible to do it from almost anywhere.

Students will learn:

• A basic understanding of how paints and papers may impact gel prints including thick vs. thin papers, opaque vs. transparent layers, and “What is the right amount of paint?”

• • How to use botanical items, such as leaves, ferns, and flowers as textures and masks for gel printing.

• • How to clean, care for, and store a gel printing plate.

All supplies are included, but an apron is recommended. Please dress for mess!

Date: Friday, August 2 from 10 am - 1 pm

Fee: $90/ discount with member code
Ages: 13-17
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2

In this workshop, students will use magazine pages and laser copies to create unique monoprints using an 8” x 10” gel plate for printmaking. Image transfers are a fun, but sometimes frustrating technique with a gel plate, so we’ll work to demystify the process and create successful prints.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has a minimal setup and does not require the use of a press, making it possible to do it from almost anywhere.

All supplies are included, but an apron is recommended. Please dress for mess!

Dates: Saturdays, August 3 & August 10, 9am - 1pm
Fee: $165 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Miles Labitzke
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

This two-session class focuses on collagraphy, a method of printmaking using glue and collage to create a printable surface. Through a variety of techniques, ink is applied and transferred to paper by use of a printing press. In the first session, students learn how different collage techniques translate to print and create their own collages to print from the following week.

Please bring something to take notes with such as a sketchpad or notebook and ideas for imagery.

Dates: Friday, August 23, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $125 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Samuel Case
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1 & 2

Learn the same silkscreen techniques that Pop artists like Andy Warhol used to create your own bright and bold work of art. Join us for a one-day seminar to learn the basics of screen printing and leave with your very own hand-made prints at the end of the session!

Students will learn how to coat and prepare screens for printing, how to adjust a photo and print it to burn a screen, how to register and print a 2-color image, the basics of what papers and inks to use in screen printing, and how to properly clean and care for screens.

Students will create 5 two-color prints on 9 x 12 paper (t-shirts are optional if a student wants to supply their own shirt).

Date: Sunday, August 25, from 12:00-4:00 pm
Fee: $115/ discount with member code
Ages: 16+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Maren Oates
Location: Schack Art Center, Studios 1 & 2

Learn how to create unique monoprints without a press using a gel printing plate. In this class, we'll use an 8" x 10" gel plate with acrylic paint, found textures, and DIY stencils and stamps. We'll work to create prints that can stand on their own, but gel-printed papers are also wonderful for collages, cards, art journals, or other mixed-media projects.

Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has minimal setup and is easy to do almost anywhere.

Students will learn:

• Techniques for creating layered prints using a gel plate and acrylic paint.

• How to use homemade stencils/masks and found objects to create interesting textures in your prints.

• A basic understanding of how different paints and papers may impact your finished prints.

• How to use, care for, and store a gel printing plate.

Students will create monoprints and a variety of printed papers using a gel plate. These prints may also be used for collages, cards, art journals, or other mixed-media projects.

All supplies are included, but an apron is recommended. Please dress for mess!

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 9 - 10, 9am-1pm

Fee: $180 / discount with member code

Ages: 18+

Levels: All Levels

Sessions: 2

Instructor: Bonnie Aubuchon

Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio

Students will learn to use the printing press and the many techniques of monoprinting and relief printing on paper. 

Relief printing is using a printing surface where areas are cut away and ink is rolled on the high areas. Many prints can be produced.

Mono-printing is manipulating ink on a flat surface and transferring it onto paper. Only one print is produced.