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!
A NOTE ON IN-PERSON COURSES, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS...
As printmaking, papermaking and book arts workshops and classes require a large amount of shared equipment, disinfecting wipes/spray and hand sanitizer will be provided by 9INHANDPRESS, studios will be cleaned and disinfected before and after each class. It is strongly encouraged that enrolled students provide any additional supplies or tools that will make communal, in-person learning a comfortable and safe space (including gloves, tissues, additional wipes, personal sets of tools, etc.). While no one can guarantee a completely risk-free environment, we can all do our part to maintain safe and healthy learning spaces. If you are ill, recovering from a recent illness, have had close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual, please do not attend an in-person workshop! Current CDC guidelines are here; understand that some public and private institutions may institute different policies.
UPCOMING @ 9INHANDPRESS ONLINE
NEW! One-on-One Instruction engages artists in the processes of printmaking, papermaking and book arts, growing your personal practice and exploring new ways to map your creative path. We will craft the time to delve into your work from a new perspective, working to enhance your art-making practices to include printmaking, papermaking and book arts techniques. We'll work to grow your portfolio and expand your knowledge of processes. These One-on-One Instruction sessions can be planned virtually (via Zoom) or in-person at the 9INHANDPRESS Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, your studio or a communal studio space at a hosting organization.
Pricing is dependent on a variety of factors including timing, location, materials and techniques; email 9inhandpress@gmail.com for more information.
Pricing is dependent on a variety of factors including timing, location, materials and techniques; email 9inhandpress@gmail.com for more information.
UPCOMING @ THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NJ
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CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING
10 Mondays, April 3 - Jun 12, 2023, 930a-12n @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ This 10-week course will cover a variety of printmaking techniques, with an emphasis on monoprint, intaglio, relief and mixed processes. With a push towards experimentation, students are challenged to create new works towards the creation of a series of artist books, suites of prints, or new bodies of work. The 10-week course will fluctuate between direct group instruction and demonstration, individual instruction and ample open studio work time; this allows students to learn new processes/techniques and explore them through hands-on work while seeking advice from the instructor and other students. Students will end the course with the creation of a new art object: artist book, suite of prints or new body of works. Beginners with printmaking experience welcome! More experienced students are encouraged to enroll in "Contemporary Printmaking: Guided Open Studio". Tuition: $385 Materials: $55 Register here: Visual Arts Center of NJ |
CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING: GUIDED OPEN STUDIO
10 Mondays, April 3 - June 12, 2023, 1230p-3p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ For students currently or previously enrolled in "Contemporary Printmaking & the Artist Book", we’re offering the extra time you’ve been dreaming about! Use this additional session to further your practice. Continue working on unfinished plates and delve deeper into techniques under the instructor’s guidance. Please note: New techniques will not be introduced in this session; students are welcome to develop the skills they have learned, harness working with the press, and explore their individual voices as artists. Tuition: $385 Materials: $40 Register here: Visual Arts Center of NJ |
SCREEN PRINTING CRASH COURSE: Sunday, August 13, 10-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Using contemporary screen-printing methods, artists will approach printing through direct and photographic means, 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 screen prints using water-based inks. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore art-making in new ways. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $115
Materials: $37
Register here: Visual Arts Center of NJ
Using contemporary screen-printing methods, artists will approach printing through direct and photographic means, 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 screen prints using water-based inks. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore art-making in new ways. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: $115
Materials: $37
Register here: Visual Arts Center of NJ
BOOKMAKING FOR EVERYONE: Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, 10-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will leave with beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All bookbinding materials provided.
Tuition: TBD
Materials: TBD
Register here: Visual Arts Center of NJ
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will leave with beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All bookbinding materials provided.
Tuition: TBD
Materials: TBD
Register here: Visual Arts Center of NJ
MENTOR SESSIONS @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
The Mentor Program is perfect for the student seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction. The Mentor Program may be purchased in 2-hour blocks, which can be used as one long session or as 2 one-hour sessions. Scheduling dates, times, and further details are determined by the student and the instructor. Due to the personalized aspect of this programs, sign-ups cannot be done online. Please call The Visual Arts Center of NJ to schedule.
Tuition: $200/2hrs + Materials
The Mentor Program is perfect for the student seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction. The Mentor Program may be purchased in 2-hour blocks, which can be used as one long session or as 2 one-hour sessions. Scheduling dates, times, and further details are determined by the student and the instructor. Due to the personalized aspect of this programs, sign-ups cannot be done online. Please call The Visual Arts Center of NJ to schedule.
Tuition: $200/2hrs + Materials
UPCOMING @ ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
SCREEN PRINTING I: ALL THE BASICS; 4 Thursdays, March 2 - 23, 2023, 6p-830p @ Arts Council of Princeton
This course approaches screen printing as a medium of artistic expression, concentrating on techniques and experimentation. All basic screen printing techniques will be covered, from image-making, screen and material preparation, to the use of silkscreen 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 the rich world of screen printing. Beginners encouraged, no experience necessary!
Tuition: Members: $162.50 / Non-Members: $191.20
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
This course approaches screen printing as a medium of artistic expression, concentrating on techniques and experimentation. All basic screen printing techniques will be covered, from image-making, screen and material preparation, to the use of silkscreen 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 the rich world of screen printing. Beginners encouraged, no experience necessary!
Tuition: Members: $162.50 / Non-Members: $191.20
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
BOOKMAKING BASICS; Saturday, April 15, 2023, 11a-5p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will leave with beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All bookbinding materials provided.
Tuition: Members: $115.00 / Non-Members: $135.00
Materials: $45
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Explore contemporary bookbinding to create multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover books—ideal for journals, sketchbooks and artist books. Every artist will leave with beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All bookbinding materials provided.
Tuition: Members: $115.00 / Non-Members: $135.00
Materials: $45
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
NEW! THE ART OF PRINT; 6 Tuesdays, April 18 - May 23, 2023, 6-9p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Calling all artists! Interested in printmaking but don’t know where to start? Art of Print invites you to explore printmaking techniques to translate your artwork into multiples, suites and editions of prints. This intensive workshop will explore contemporary printmaking through monoprint, collagraph and screen print processes—each presenting their own opportunities to translate your artmaking practice to printmaking. Beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members: $295.00 / Non-Members: $345.00
Materials: $45
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Calling all artists! Interested in printmaking but don’t know where to start? Art of Print invites you to explore printmaking techniques to translate your artwork into multiples, suites and editions of prints. This intensive workshop will explore contemporary printmaking through monoprint, collagraph and screen print processes—each presenting their own opportunities to translate your artmaking practice to printmaking. Beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members: $295.00 / Non-Members: $345.00
Materials: $45
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
NEW! LINOCUT: A REDUCTION PROCESS; 4 Wednesdays, April 19 - May 10, 2023, 12n-3p @ 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 prints over four sessions. Some experience suggested; beginners welcome.
Tuition: Members: $195.00 / Non-Members: $230.00
Materials: $36
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Can't make this session? Check out the same class offered in July below!
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 prints over four sessions. Some experience suggested; beginners welcome.
Tuition: Members: $195.00 / Non-Members: $230.00
Materials: $36
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Can't make this session? Check out the same class offered in July below!
NEW! SCREEN PRINTING II: PHOTO PROCESSES & EDITION PRINTING; 4 Thursdays, April 20 - May 11, 2023, 6p-830p @ 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 screen printing to include digitally-created and hand-built stencils for edition (multiple identical copies) 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 screen print editions. Beginners encouraged, some experience suggested!
Tuition: Members: $162.50 / Non-Members: $191.20
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 screen printing to include digitally-created and hand-built stencils for edition (multiple identical copies) 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 screen print editions. Beginners encouraged, some experience suggested!
Tuition: Members: $162.50 / Non-Members: $191.20
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
NEW! SCREEN PRINTING CRASH COURSE; 2 Thursdays, June 8 - 15, 2023, 6-9p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Using contemporary screen-printing methods, artists will approach printing through direct and photographic means, 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 screen prints using water-based inks. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore art-making in new ways. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: Members: $100.00 / Non-Members: $115.00
Materials: $37
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Using contemporary screen-printing methods, artists will approach printing through direct and photographic means, 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 screen prints using water-based inks. This technique-driven, no-stress workshop is a perfect starting point for artists wanting to explore art-making in new ways. No experience necessary; beginners are encouraged!
Tuition: Members: $100.00 / Non-Members: $115.00
Materials: $37
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
ITS BACK! CONTEMPORARY PAPERMAKING; Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10a-4p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Explore the techniques of traditional handmade paper! Artists will learn the basics of pulling sheets and creating collage-work in the wet-process in this introductory workshop. Using found papers, objects, and materials, artists will create works exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Techniques taught include blow outs, inclusions, double-couching, shaped deckles and pigmenting pulp. Artists are encouraged to bring papers, objects and materials that have minimal dimension and can be added to their work collages for a more personalized touch. Beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $145.00
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Explore the techniques of traditional handmade paper! Artists will learn the basics of pulling sheets and creating collage-work in the wet-process in this introductory workshop. Using found papers, objects, and materials, artists will create works exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Techniques taught include blow outs, inclusions, double-couching, shaped deckles and pigmenting pulp. Artists are encouraged to bring papers, objects and materials that have minimal dimension and can be added to their work collages for a more personalized touch. Beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $145.00
Materials: $40
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
NEW! LINOCUT: A REDUCTION PROCESS; 3 Mondays, July 10-24, 2023, 6-830p @ 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 prints over four sessions. Some experience suggested; beginners welcome.
Tuition: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $145.00
Materials: $30
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 prints over four sessions. Some experience suggested; beginners welcome.
Tuition: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $145.00
Materials: $30
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
UPCOMING @ FRONTLINE ARTS
Mentor Sessions & Technical Assistance @ Frontline Arts
Ideal for the artists seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction, Mentor Sessions and/or Technical Assistance may be in a minimum of in 2-hour blocks, which can be used to explore a variety of techniques including letterpress, silkscreen, intaglio, relief and papermaking processes at the Frontline Arts studios. Scheduling dates, times, and further details are determined by the artist and the instructor. Due to the personalized aspect of this programs, sign-ups cannot be done online. Please email 9inhandpress@gmail.com to coordinate your sign-up process.
Tuition: $60/hr + Materials
Ideal for the artists seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction, Mentor Sessions and/or Technical Assistance may be in a minimum of in 2-hour blocks, which can be used to explore a variety of techniques including letterpress, silkscreen, intaglio, relief and papermaking processes at the Frontline Arts studios. Scheduling dates, times, and further details are determined by the artist and the instructor. Due to the personalized aspect of this programs, sign-ups cannot be done online. Please email 9inhandpress@gmail.com to coordinate your sign-up process.
Tuition: $60/hr + Materials
ONE-ON-ONE VIDEO CONFERENCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & EDUCATION
Stuck on a project? Can't get over the quarantine hump? Need a push to get yourself back in the studio? 9INHANDPRESS is now offering one-on-one video conference technical assistance and education, all from the comfort of your own home--anywhere in the world! To explore printmaking, book arts, papermaking, design and typography, email 9INHANDPRESS@gmail.com to schedule your video conference.
Tuition: $45/hr (minimum of two hours, please. Discounts for bookings over 4 hours.)
Conferences are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Additional payments are due at the conclusion of the session.
Tuition: $45/hr (minimum of two hours, please. Discounts for bookings over 4 hours.)
Conferences are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Additional payments are due at the conclusion of the session.
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 printmaker and artist working in printmaking, papermaking and sculptural book forms. He engages in a relentless material practice, nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations and books in the US and internationally. He maintains a small collaborative studio and art space in New Hope, Pennsylvania working deeply with artists to master printmaking techniques and create new portfolio and exhibition-ready prints. He teaches printmaking, papermaking and book forms extensively throughout the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania area. He is also the owner of 9INHANDPRESS, a nexus of design, print and publishing.
ABOUT 9INHANDPRESS: 9INHANDPRESS is a multi-disciplinary printmaking and educational studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, 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 New Hope, Pennsylvania, 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.