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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!


​A NOTE ON IN-PERSON COURSES, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS...

As New Jersey, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas are removing or modifying COVID-19 restrictions to organizational, local and state ordinances, please check with each hosting organization about current face mask, distancing and cleanliness guidelines. A notification of the most current guidelines may be provided to you at enrollment or by request.

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. 


​UPCOMING @ THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NJ

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FULL! (See  8/7/22 Session!) CONTEMPORARY PAPERMAKING TECHNIQUES: Sunday, June 5, 2022, 10a-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Using found papers, objects, and materials, artists will create works exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Artists will learn the basics of pulling sheets and creating collage-work in the wet-process in this introductory workshop. 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: $110
Materials: $45
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ

PRINTMAKING BASICS; 6 Tuesdays, July 12 - August 16, 2022 4-8p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
This class is a fast-moving exploration of monoprinting, relief, and intaglio processes. Through the demonstration and practice of these techniques, artists will understand the basics of printmaking and professional printmaking practices—as well as prepare them for intermediate workshops, courses, and classes. Projects will include both suites of prints and editioning practices. All artists will benefit from both guided instruction and the use of studio time to delve deeply into processes.

Tuition: $350
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! CONTEMPORARY PAPERMAKING TECHNIQUES: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 10a-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Using found papers, objects, and materials, artists will create works exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Artists will learn the basics of pulling sheets and creating collage-work in the wet-process in this introductory workshop. 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: $110
Materials: $45
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
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TRANSFORMING DRAWINGS INTO INTAGLIO PRINTS; Sunday, August 21, 2022 , 10a-4p @ Visual Arts Center of NJ
In this quick and easy workshop, artists will learn the techniques used to turn drawings into editionable prints! Using simple tools and materials, artists will explore drypoint/intaglio printmaking. Learn the ins and outs of properly inking and wiping a plate, and how to fully operate an etching press. This workshop is the perfect primer for future etching and intaglio classes.

Tuition: $110
Materials: $25
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ


CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING
10 Mondays, September 19 - November 28, 2022, 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". 
Registration for Fall 2022 begins this Summer!
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CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING: GUIDED OPEN STUDIO
10 Mondays, September 19 - November 28, 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.
Registration for Fall 2022 begins this Summer!

SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING; 5 Fridays, September 23 - October 21, 2022, 10-2p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
This course approaches silkscreen printing as a medium of artistic expression, concentrating on techniques and experimentation. All basic screen-printing techniques will be covered, from image-making and screen and material preparation, to the use of silkscreen printing as a creative outlet, including monoprinting and edition printing. Artists will develop a suite of prints while exploring the ins-and-outs of the rich world of silkscreen printing.
Registration for Fall 2022 begins this Summer!
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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

UPCOMING @ ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

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INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING: Saturday, May 21, 2021, 10a-4p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Explore repeatable printmaking at its easiest, most accessible form. This workshop will teach you these ins and outs of 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 will learn about basic viscosity printing, monoprinting, multi-plate printing, chine colle and exploratory inking techniques. Beginners encouraged, no experience necessary.
Tuition: $125
Materials: $27
​Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
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SUMMER CAMP for TWEENS (13-16): PRINTMAKING & BOOK DESIGN; June 20-24, 2022, 930a-4p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Explore printmaking and book design with teaching artist Dave DiMarchi. This exciting full day studio session will help you to create personalized books, ‘zines and posters while exploring printmaking, bookmaking and design. Explore printmaking techniques, stencil making and typography—all towards creating your own handcrafted unique works of art.
Register your tween here!
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SUMMER CAMP for TWEENS (13-16): PRINTMAKING & DESIGN; August 22-26, 2022 920a-4p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Explore printmaking and book design with teaching artist Dave DiMarchi. This exciting full day studio session will help you to create personalized books, ‘zines and posters while exploring printmaking, bookmaking and design. Explore printmaking techniques, stencil making and typography—all towards creating your own handcrafted unique works of art.
Register your tween here!
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SUMMER CAMP for TWEENS (13-16): PRINTMAKING & DESIGN; August 29-September 2, 2022 920a-4p @ Arts Council of Princeton
Explore printmaking and book design with teaching artist Dave DiMarchi. This exciting full day studio session will help you to create personalized books, ‘zines and posters while exploring printmaking, bookmaking and design. Explore printmaking techniques, stencil making and typography—all towards creating your own handcrafted unique works of art.
Register your tween here!
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UPCOMING @ THE PRINCETON ADULT SCHOOL, via Zoom

BEGINNER'S (and not so beginner's) BOOKMAKING: 6 Sessions, Wednesdays, October 26-December 7, 2022 (skip 11/23), 7-830p @ Princeton Adult School via Zoom
Explore the ins and outs of contemporary bookmaking, towards making your own professionally (and archivally!) -bound journals, sketchbooks and albums. This workshop will introduce artists to bookmaking techniques—the basics of paperfolding, adhesives, stitching and sewing, and handcraft—to begin to integrate bookmaking into your artistic practice. Even newcomers will learn the basics (and not so basics) of book arts. We’ll work with high-quality materials, easy-to-master skills, and step-by-step processes towards creating a horde of handmade books. No experience necessary, curious beginners encouraged!
Registration for Fall 2022 begins this Summer!

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​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

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​ONE-ON-ONE VIDEO CONFERENCE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & EDUCATION

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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: $40/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
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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.

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  • HOME
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    • PRINTS, DRAWINGS & BOOKS
    • PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS
    • STUDENT WORK
  • WORKSHOPS & INSTRUCTION
    • WORKSHOPS
    • ONE-ON-ONE & SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION
  • PRINT EXCHANGES
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2022
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2021
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2020
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2019
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2018
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2017
    • PRINT EXCHANGE 2016
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