WORKSHOPS, COURSES & CLASSES
9INHANDPRESS believes in the immersive and transformative power of art education and the democratic processes of printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. Our approach to teaching is technique-focused through approachable, economical and formative workshops and classes. From beginner-level technical basics to mastery-level and purpose-focused workshops and classes, 9INHANDPRESS partners with some of the tri-state area's best art centers and art institutions to showcase the full extent of printmaking, papermaking and book arts.
Can't find a workshop or class to fit your schedule? 9INHANDPRESS is proud to offer one-on-one and small group instruction at locations across the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area AND NOW ONLINE!
Can't find a workshop or class to fit your schedule? 9INHANDPRESS is proud to offer one-on-one and small group instruction at locations across the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area AND NOW ONLINE!
UPCOMING @ ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON, SPRING 2026
REDUCTION LINOCUT PRINTMAKING; 4 Mondays, January 5 - 26, 2026, 6p-830p
Discover the image-making, layering and color possibilities of reduction linocut printmaking. Working with simple tools and techniques, as well as exploring the possibilities of color, artists will create an edition of four-color 5x7” prints over four sessions. A material fee of $40 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Discover the image-making, layering and color possibilities of reduction linocut printmaking. Working with simple tools and techniques, as well as exploring the possibilities of color, artists will create an edition of four-color 5x7” prints over four sessions. A material fee of $40 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
POCHOIR PRINTMAKING: STENCIL PROCESSES FOR EDITION PRINTING; Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11a-330p
A precursor to screenprinting, Pochoir (pronounced po-shwar) engages artists in a traditional stencil-making practice that is easily adaptable to your own art-making techniques. Working with simple materials, this no-tech process breaks down color separations, ink adjustments and technical printing processes into easily digestible tips and tricks. Explore text, pattern, and design while creating an edition of prints on paper! A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $90/$80
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
A precursor to screenprinting, Pochoir (pronounced po-shwar) engages artists in a traditional stencil-making practice that is easily adaptable to your own art-making techniques. Working with simple materials, this no-tech process breaks down color separations, ink adjustments and technical printing processes into easily digestible tips and tricks. Explore text, pattern, and design while creating an edition of prints on paper! A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $90/$80
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
ETCHING WITH SOFT GROUND: TONES & TEXTURES; 4 Mondays, February 23 - March 16, 2026, 6p-830p
After mastering hard ground techniques, artists are encouraged to continue their etching exploration with this soft ground etching workshop. Soft ground etching allows artists to develop texture-rich, tonal and drawn plates, capable of creating imagery unlike any other intaglio process. This workshop focuses on creating intaglio prints from copper plates and will explore basic image-making techniques including plate preparation, soft ground etching, and edition printing. Artists will learn in-depth processes in etching leaving with a fully-processed plate, a suite of prints and all the knowledge to continue an etching practice in the Arts Council studios. A material fee of $42 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, chemicals, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $42
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
After mastering hard ground techniques, artists are encouraged to continue their etching exploration with this soft ground etching workshop. Soft ground etching allows artists to develop texture-rich, tonal and drawn plates, capable of creating imagery unlike any other intaglio process. This workshop focuses on creating intaglio prints from copper plates and will explore basic image-making techniques including plate preparation, soft ground etching, and edition printing. Artists will learn in-depth processes in etching leaving with a fully-processed plate, a suite of prints and all the knowledge to continue an etching practice in the Arts Council studios. A material fee of $42 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, chemicals, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $42
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Spring 2026 - Summer 2026
BOOKMAKING I: STITCHES & FOLDS; Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10a-4p
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary and introductory bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will create a suite of beautiful handmade books, and gain all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary and introductory bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will create a suite of beautiful handmade books, and gain all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
BOOKMAKING II: HARDCOVER CASES & COPTIC BINDING; 2 Sundays, March 8 - 15, 2026, 11a-3p
Dive deeper into the world of bookmaking by building your skills towards creating two ever-requested handmade hardcover books! Explore contemporary and intermediate bookbinding techniques to create a case-bound journal and Coptic-bound album. A material fee of $48 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $160/$145
Materials: $48
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Dive deeper into the world of bookmaking by building your skills towards creating two ever-requested handmade hardcover books! Explore contemporary and intermediate bookbinding techniques to create a case-bound journal and Coptic-bound album. A material fee of $48 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $160/$145
Materials: $48
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
DRYPOINT; Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10a-4p
Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of non-chemical intaglio printmaking—a centuries-old technique for translating drawings and marks into a repeatable edition of prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to discover the ease of quick and easy intaglio printing. Along the way, artists may learn about basic viscosity printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. A material fee of $32 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of non-chemical intaglio printmaking—a centuries-old technique for translating drawings and marks into a repeatable edition of prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to discover the ease of quick and easy intaglio printing. Along the way, artists may learn about basic viscosity printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. A material fee of $32 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
SCREENPRINT CRASH COURSE; Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10a-4p
Using contemporary screenprinting methods, artists will approach printing through analog and photographic techniques, creating an edition of prints through a combination of image and color. Artists will familiarize themselves with various image-making and inking techniques, and learn the steps needed to create a small edition of screenprints. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore artmaking in new ways. A material fee of $32 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Using contemporary screenprinting methods, artists will approach printing through analog and photographic techniques, creating an edition of prints through a combination of image and color. Artists will familiarize themselves with various image-making and inking techniques, and learn the steps needed to create a small edition of screenprints. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore artmaking in new ways. A material fee of $32 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
SCREENPRINT I: ALL THE BASICS; 4 Mondays, March 30 - April 20, 2026, 6p-830p
This course approaches screenprinting as a medium of artistic expression, concentrating on techniques and experimentation. All basic screenprinting techniques will be covered: image-making, screen and material preparation, the use of screen printing as a creative outlet, including monoprinting and reduction edition printing. Artists will develop two suites of prints while exploring the ins-and-outs of screenprinting techniques. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
This course approaches screenprinting as a medium of artistic expression, concentrating on techniques and experimentation. All basic screenprinting techniques will be covered: image-making, screen and material preparation, the use of screen printing as a creative outlet, including monoprinting and reduction edition printing. Artists will develop two suites of prints while exploring the ins-and-outs of screenprinting techniques. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
SCREENPRINT II: PHOTO PROCESSES & EDITION PRINTING; 4 Wednesdays, April 29 - May 20, 2026, 6p-830p
For experienced printmakers, or those looking to dive head-first into photographic process screen printing, this course will expand your language of screenprinting to include digitally-created and hand- built stencils for edition printing on paper. Expect to learn a bit about Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, a multitude of techniques for hand-making stencils and all the skills needed to print fine art screenprints. A material fee of $40 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
For experienced printmakers, or those looking to dive head-first into photographic process screen printing, this course will expand your language of screenprinting to include digitally-created and hand- built stencils for edition printing on paper. Expect to learn a bit about Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, a multitude of techniques for hand-making stencils and all the skills needed to print fine art screenprints. A material fee of $40 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON SUMMER STUDIOS 2026
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Summer Studios at the Arts Council of Princeton's Judith K. Brodsky Printmaking Studio are intensive all-levels workshops geared towards exploring the quick-and-dirty processes of printmaking. In three or four daily sessions, artists will develop the skills, master techniques and find comfort in new-to-them printmaking processes.
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NEW! SCREENPRINT I: ANALOG PROCESSES FOR EDITION PRINTING; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 22 - 25, 2026, 930a-130p
Explore screenprinting using accessible, no-tech, and easy techniques in this 3 day workshop! Artists will learn the basics of screenprinting using hand-cut stencils, water-soluble crayons, and monotype techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Explore screenprinting using accessible, no-tech, and easy techniques in this 3 day workshop! Artists will learn the basics of screenprinting using hand-cut stencils, water-soluble crayons, and monotype techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
SCREENPRINT II: PHOTO PROCESSES FOR EDITION PRINTING; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 29 - July 2, 2026, 930a-130p
For experienced printmakers, or those looking to dive head-first into photographic process screen printing, this course will expand your language of screenprinting to include digitally created and hand-built stencils for edition printing on paper. Expect to learn a bit about Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, a multitude of techniques for hand-making stencils and all the skills needed to print fine art screenprints. A material fee of $40 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
For experienced printmakers, or those looking to dive head-first into photographic process screen printing, this course will expand your language of screenprinting to include digitally created and hand-built stencils for edition printing on paper. Expect to learn a bit about Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, a multitude of techniques for hand-making stencils and all the skills needed to print fine art screenprints. A material fee of $40 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
DRYPOINT INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING: FROM DRAWING TO PRINT; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 6 - 9, 2026, 9a-1p
Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of non-chemical intaglio printmaking—a centuries-old technique for translating drawings and marks into a repeatable edition of prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to discover the ease of quick and easy intaglio printing. Along the way, artists may learn about basic viscosity printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. A material fee of $32 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of non-chemical intaglio printmaking—a centuries-old technique for translating drawings and marks into a repeatable edition of prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to discover the ease of quick and easy intaglio printing. Along the way, artists may learn about basic viscosity printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. A material fee of $32 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
BOOKMAKING I: STITCHES & FOLDS; Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10a-4p
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary and introductory bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will create a suite of beautiful handmade books, and gain all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary and introductory bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will create a suite of beautiful handmade books, and gain all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
ETCHING WITH HARD GROUND: AN EXPLORATION OF MARK-MAKING; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 13 - 16, 2026, 9a-1p
Explore this 500-year-old printmaking process using contemporary techniques! This workshop focuses on creating intaglio prints from copper plates and will explore basic image-making techniques including plate preparation, hard ground line etching, and edition printing. Artists will learn in-depth processes in etching—leaving with a fully-processed plate, a suite of prints and all the knowledge to continue an etching practice in the Arts Council studios. A material fee of $42 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, chemicals, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $42
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Explore this 500-year-old printmaking process using contemporary techniques! This workshop focuses on creating intaglio prints from copper plates and will explore basic image-making techniques including plate preparation, hard ground line etching, and edition printing. Artists will learn in-depth processes in etching—leaving with a fully-processed plate, a suite of prints and all the knowledge to continue an etching practice in the Arts Council studios. A material fee of $42 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, chemicals, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $42
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
BOOKMAKING II: HARDCOVER CASES & COPTIC BINDING; Saturdays, July 18 - 25, 2026, 11a-4p
Dive deeper into the world of bookmaking by building your skills towards creating two ever-requested handmade hardcover books! Explore contemporary and intermediate bookbinding techniques to create a case-bound journal and Coptic-bound album. A material fee of $48 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $48
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Dive deeper into the world of bookmaking by building your skills towards creating two ever-requested handmade hardcover books! Explore contemporary and intermediate bookbinding techniques to create a case-bound journal and Coptic-bound album. A material fee of $48 (payable to the instructor) includes all papers, adhesives, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested, but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $48
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
AQUATINT ETCHING: A MULTI-TONAL PRINT PROCESS; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 20 - 23, 2026, 9a-1p
Over the course of three days, explore the rich tonal ranges of the contemporary aquatint process: a distinct mark-making etching technique that allows for more than just drawn line, and embraces highlights, midtones and deep velvety blacks. A material fee of $42 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $42
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Over the course of three days, explore the rich tonal ranges of the contemporary aquatint process: a distinct mark-making etching technique that allows for more than just drawn line, and embraces highlights, midtones and deep velvety blacks. A material fee of $42 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some experience suggested but not required; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $200/$180
Materials: $42
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
POCHOIR PRINTMAKING: STENCIL PROCESSES FOR EDITION PRINTING; Saturday, August 11, 2026, 11a-330p
A precursor to screenprinting, Pochoir (pronounced po-shwar) engages artists in a traditional stencil-making practice that is easily adaptable to your own art-making techniques. Working with simple materials, this no-tech process breaks down color separations, ink adjustments and technical printing processes into easily digestible tips and tricks. Explore text, pattern, and design while creating an edition of prints on paper! A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $90/$80
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
A precursor to screenprinting, Pochoir (pronounced po-shwar) engages artists in a traditional stencil-making practice that is easily adaptable to your own art-making techniques. Working with simple materials, this no-tech process breaks down color separations, ink adjustments and technical printing processes into easily digestible tips and tricks. Explore text, pattern, and design while creating an edition of prints on paper! A material fee of $25 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $90/$80
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
PRINTMAKING IN COLOR: SCREENPRINTING; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 3 - 6, 2026, 9a-1p
Although not the only printmaking process that allows for endless color exploration, screenprinting makes the world of color open quickly, easily and accessibly! This three-session workshop will allow artists to discover color through a many-layered process, developing a suite of prints that enhance each artist’s understanding of ink mixing, the importance of transparency and opacity, and fine-tuning our inks for maximum impact. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, screens, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some screenprinting experience is suggested, but not required.
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Although not the only printmaking process that allows for endless color exploration, screenprinting makes the world of color open quickly, easily and accessibly! This three-session workshop will allow artists to discover color through a many-layered process, developing a suite of prints that enhance each artist’s understanding of ink mixing, the importance of transparency and opacity, and fine-tuning our inks for maximum impact. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, screens, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. Some screenprinting experience is suggested, but not required.
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
SCREENPRINT CRASH COURSE; Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10a-4p
Using contemporary screenprinting methods, artists will approach printing through analog and photographic techniques, creating an edition of prints through a combination of image and color. Artists will familiarize themselves with various image-making and inking techniques, and learn the steps needed to create a small edition of screenprints. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore artmaking in new ways. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Using contemporary screenprinting methods, artists will approach printing through analog and photographic techniques, creating an edition of prints through a combination of image and color. Artists will familiarize themselves with various image-making and inking techniques, and learn the steps needed to create a small edition of screenprints. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore artmaking in new ways. A material fee of $35 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, tools and one-time use supplies; enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $120/$105
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
REDUCTION LINOCUT PRINTMAKING; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, August 10 - 13, 2026, 930a-130p
Discover the image-making, layering and color possibilities of reduction linocut printmaking. Working with simple tools and techniques, as well as exploring the possibilities of color, artists will create an edition of four-color 5x7” prints over four sessions. A material fee of $30 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $30
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeto
Discover the image-making, layering and color possibilities of reduction linocut printmaking. Working with simple tools and techniques, as well as exploring the possibilities of color, artists will create an edition of four-color 5x7” prints over four sessions. A material fee of $30 (payable to the instructor) includes all inks, papers, plates, tools and one-time use supplies. Enrolled artists will be emailed a small list of items and images to provide closer to the start of this workshop. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $240/$215
Materials: $30
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeto
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES IN THE PA, NJ AND NY AREA:
PRINTMAKING, including: Silkscreen/Serigraph Printing, Intaglio, Collagraph, Letterpress and Relief Printing
BOOK ARTS, including: Soft and Hardcover Binding, Altered Books and Printing for Book Construction
PAPERMAKING, including: Sheet-forming, Casting, Wet-Process Collage and Art Techniques in Paper
ABOUT DAVE DIMARCHI: Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area, he maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in Princeton, New Jersey. In autumn of 2022, he was announced as the Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence, through which he developed a practice of collage-based multimedia and print works. He also serves as the Arts Council’s Printmaking Studios Manager and Master Printer. For nearly 15 years, he has created his own work, curated exhibitions, provided print exchange opportunities, and published fine art prints as 9INHANDPRESS, a fine art printmaking and education studio,
ABOUT 9INHANDPRESS: 9INHANDPRESS is a multi-disciplinary printmaking and educational studio in Princeton, New Jersey, emphasizing letterpress, papermaking, silkscreen and book forms. 9INHANDPRESS works closely with artists and educators to master art-making techniques through portfolio exploration, art creation and exhibition. 9INHANDPRESS also houses a pre-press graphic design studio concentrating on unique, hand-built graphics, typography and illustration. 9INHANDPRESS is proud to host our annual International Print Exchange, connecting printmakers and artists from around the world through printed media.
ABOUT 9INHANDPRESS: 9INHANDPRESS is a multi-disciplinary printmaking and educational studio in Princeton, New Jersey, emphasizing letterpress, papermaking, silkscreen and book forms. 9INHANDPRESS works closely with artists and educators to master art-making techniques through portfolio exploration, art creation and exhibition. 9INHANDPRESS also houses a pre-press graphic design studio concentrating on unique, hand-built graphics, typography and illustration. 9INHANDPRESS is proud to host our annual International Print Exchange, connecting printmakers and artists from around the world through printed media.