Adult Classes and Workshops
Classes at Arlington Community Education
6 Mondays, 10:30-12:30am Begins Apr 28 2025
Relief printing is known for its beauty and versatility as a medium, from elaborate woodblock prints to deceptively simple styrofoam prints. Explore relief printing techniques using linoleum or rubber blocks, as well as more unconventional materials. We will build our skills, finishing with a multi-color reduction print. Class time consists of presentations, technique demonstrations, and ample time to work and share feedback. Ideal for beginners and more experienced artists looking to broaden their scope
8 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30pm Begins April 9 2025
Explore multiple printmaking styles over eight weeks, from the intricate art of relief printmaking (block printing) to the ethereal beauty of cyanotype and the versatility of screen printing. You’ll learn the basics of each method, work on small-scale projects each week, and then create a mixed media piece using your favorite methods. No prior printmaking experience is required.
Classes at Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Intro to Screen Print
8 Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm Begins April 1 2025
Screenprinting, or silkscreen as it’s sometimes called, is a versatile print process perfect for both bold designs and soft painterly prints. In this class, students will learn the basics of screen printing at home, including using various forms of resist, printing on fabric, and creating a DIY exposure unit for making detailed stencils from printed transparencies. Over the course of 8 weeks, students will find inspiration in contemporary printmakers and learn through demonstration, hands-on work time, and opportunities for feedback from the class.
Relief Printmaking
8 Thursdays, 6:00-8:30pm Begins April 3 2025
Relief printing is well-known for its beauty and versatility as a medium, from elaborate woodblock prints to deceptively simple styrofoam prints. In this class, students will explore relief printing techniques using linoleum or rubber blocks, as well as more unconventional materials. Over the course of eight weeks, we will build our skills, finishing off with a multi-color reduction print. Class time consists of presentations, technique demonstrations, and ample time to work and share feedback. This class is excellent for printmaking beginners, or for more experienced artists looking to broaden their scope!