SPRING & SUMMER 2018 WORKSHOPS
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 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.
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.
UPCOMING @ THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NJ
TAKE ONE OR BOTH! Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking; Sunday, July 22, 2018, 10a-4p OR Sunday, November 4, 10a-4p @ The 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—learning the ins and outs of properly inking and wiping a plate, and fully operate an etching press. The perfect primer for future etching and intaglio classes! Beginner’s welcome!
Tuition: $100
Materials: $20
Register here: The 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—learning the ins and outs of properly inking and wiping a plate, and fully operate an etching press. The perfect primer for future etching and intaglio classes! Beginner’s welcome!
Tuition: $100
Materials: $20
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
TAKE ONE OR BOTH! Painterly Silkscreen Printmaking; Sunday, August 26, 2018, 10a-4p OR Sunday, October 14, 10a-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Explore silkscreen printing in painterly and fluid techniques! In this course, artists will learn the basics of creating and printing painterly stencils, printing both unique and repeatable works of art! Using mono-printing and reductive techniques artists should anticipate completing this course with a suite of prints and a new toolbox of skills and processes ready to influence their own art practices. Beginner's welcome, no experience necessary!
Tuition: $100
Materials: $35
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Explore silkscreen printing in painterly and fluid techniques! In this course, artists will learn the basics of creating and printing painterly stencils, printing both unique and repeatable works of art! Using mono-printing and reductive techniques artists should anticipate completing this course with a suite of prints and a new toolbox of skills and processes ready to influence their own art practices. Beginner's welcome, no experience necessary!
Tuition: $100
Materials: $35
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Handmade Books & Boxes; 2 Days, Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30, 10a-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
In this book-making workshop artists will become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Throughout this course, we’ll explore contemporary bookbinding, creating 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. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed items and one yard of lightweight fabric.
Tuition: $200
Materials: $45
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
In this book-making workshop artists will become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Throughout this course, we’ll explore contemporary bookbinding, creating 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. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed items and one yard of lightweight fabric.
Tuition: $200
Materials: $45
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
CLASS FULL! WAIT LIST AVAILABLE! Printmaking & The Artist's Book; 10 Sessions, Mondays, September 24 - November 26, 930p-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 welcome! Experienced students are encouraged to enroll in "Printmaking & The Artist Book: Guided Open Studio" (below).
Tuition: $280
Materials: $40
Register here: 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 welcome! Experienced students are encouraged to enroll in "Printmaking & The Artist Book: Guided Open Studio" (below).
Tuition: $280
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
ONE SPACE LEFT! Printmaking & The Artist's Book: Guided Open Studio; 10 Sessions, Mondays, September 24 - November 26, 1230p-3p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Artists enrolled in current or past "Print & Book" courses are invited to register for this Guided Open Studio. Use this additional session to further your practice, continue working on plates you haven't yet finished and dive deeper into techniques under the guidance of the instructor! New techniques will not be instructed; but exploration is encouraged and technical assistance will be available.
Tuition: $280
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Artists enrolled in current or past "Print & Book" courses are invited to register for this Guided Open Studio. Use this additional session to further your practice, continue working on plates you haven't yet finished and dive deeper into techniques under the guidance of the instructor! New techniques will not be instructed; but exploration is encouraged and technical assistance will be available.
Tuition: $280
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Linoleum Relief Printmaking; 2 Sundays, December 2 & 9, 10a-4p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Over the course of two days, workshop participants will learn to carve, register, and print a unique multiple-color linoleum relief print! Relief printing is one of the oldest printmaking techniques and can be used in the creation of infinite artistic styles. This workshop will also focus on using color theory in relief. Participants will create a two-block or reductive relief print exploring carving techniques, pattern, color theory, proper inking and registration and printing by hand and on an etching press. Participants will work to create a limited edition of their own prints, perfect for both skill and portfolio building. Participants will be emailed prior to the workshop with further instructions, including source imagery suggestions.
Tuition: $200
Materials: $20
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Over the course of two days, workshop participants will learn to carve, register, and print a unique multiple-color linoleum relief print! Relief printing is one of the oldest printmaking techniques and can be used in the creation of infinite artistic styles. This workshop will also focus on using color theory in relief. Participants will create a two-block or reductive relief print exploring carving techniques, pattern, color theory, proper inking and registration and printing by hand and on an etching press. Participants will work to create a limited edition of their own prints, perfect for both skill and portfolio building. Participants will be emailed prior to the workshop with further instructions, including source imagery suggestions.
Tuition: $200
Materials: $20
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
UPCOMING @ FRONTLINE ARTS (FORMERLY THE PRINTMAKING CENTER OF NJ)
Papermaking with Natural & Local Fibers; Friday June 29 and Saturday June 30, 10am-4pm @ Frontline Arts (formerly The Printmaking Center of NJ)
This course will explore the basics of papermaking with nature! We will begin the first session with a nature walk around the Frontline Arts grounds. Working with a variety of collected, harvested and sourced natural fibers — like iris, hosta and milkweed — artists will be introduced to methods, tools, equipment and techniques for Western papermaking, including the creation of pulp from these fibers. Beyond the basics, we will have ample time to experiment with multiple fibers, pigments and art-making techniques. You are encouraged to collect natural growth from your own gardens and/or the from the class nature walk. Flowers, grasses, and leaves will be included in the handmade paper. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists will be asked to bring a few items.
Tuition: Members $260; Non-Members $275
Materials: $50
Register Here: Frontline Arts
This course will explore the basics of papermaking with nature! We will begin the first session with a nature walk around the Frontline Arts grounds. Working with a variety of collected, harvested and sourced natural fibers — like iris, hosta and milkweed — artists will be introduced to methods, tools, equipment and techniques for Western papermaking, including the creation of pulp from these fibers. Beyond the basics, we will have ample time to experiment with multiple fibers, pigments and art-making techniques. You are encouraged to collect natural growth from your own gardens and/or the from the class nature walk. Flowers, grasses, and leaves will be included in the handmade paper. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists will be asked to bring a few items.
Tuition: Members $260; Non-Members $275
Materials: $50
Register Here: Frontline Arts
Books on Tapes; Saturday, July 28, 10am-4pm @ Frontline Arts (formerly The Printmaking Center of NJ)
This intermediate book-binding course will delve deeply into creating two beautifully handmade hardcover books: a traditional Coptic book, and a full-spread book with an intricately constructed cover. Every artist will leave with two beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed items and one yard of lightweight fabric.
Tuition: Members $130; Non-Members $145
Materials: $40
Register here: Frontline Arts
This intermediate book-binding course will delve deeply into creating two beautifully handmade hardcover books: a traditional Coptic book, and a full-spread book with an intricately constructed cover. Every artist will leave with two beautiful handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in their own work. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed items and one yard of lightweight fabric.
Tuition: Members $130; Non-Members $145
Materials: $40
Register here: Frontline Arts
Letterpress Postcards; Friday Aug 3, 10am-4pm @ Frontline Arts (formerly The Printmaking Center of NJ)
This introductory quick-and-easy letterpress course will skim the surface of printing on Frontline Arts’ Vandercook letterpress using custom text and imagery. Each artist will learn the ins-and-outs of printing on the press, as well as how to create custom polymer plates –using your own text and designs- to print a suite of simple two-sided postcards to swap among classmates or drop in the mail! The perfect introduction to any upcoming letterpress course, this day of printing will wet your whistle to dive deeper into all the possibilities Vandercook letterpress printing can offer. Beginners welcome and encouraged!
Members $150; Non-Members $165
Materials: $24
Register here: Frontline Arts
This introductory quick-and-easy letterpress course will skim the surface of printing on Frontline Arts’ Vandercook letterpress using custom text and imagery. Each artist will learn the ins-and-outs of printing on the press, as well as how to create custom polymer plates –using your own text and designs- to print a suite of simple two-sided postcards to swap among classmates or drop in the mail! The perfect introduction to any upcoming letterpress course, this day of printing will wet your whistle to dive deeper into all the possibilities Vandercook letterpress printing can offer. Beginners welcome and encouraged!
Members $150; Non-Members $165
Materials: $24
Register here: Frontline Arts
UPCOMING @ THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
Quick Books: Handmade Artist Books; 3 Wednesdays, July 18-August 1, 630-930p @ The Arts Council of Princeton
In this book-making workshop artists will become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Throughout this course, we’ll explore contemporary bookbinding, creating 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. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All
materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed items and one yard of lightweight fabric.
Members $100; Non-Members $125
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
In this book-making workshop artists will become familiar with the tools, materials and tricks of the book binding trade! Throughout this course, we’ll explore contemporary bookbinding, creating 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. Artists should anticipate supplying recycled prints, decorative and/or handmade papers, photographs, and printed ephemera to include in their bindings. Beginners welcome and encouraged! All
materials and tools are included but artists are asked to bring any of the listed items and one yard of lightweight fabric.
Members $100; Non-Members $125
Materials: $35
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Upcoming @ The Newark Museum
Thanks to a grant from Aroha Philanthropies, the Newark Museum is expanding its Creative Aging programs with a series of six Vitality Arts workshops that are designed to inspire and enable older adults to learn, make and share the arts in ways that are novel, complex and socially engaging.
NEW! Contemporary Artist Books; 8 4-hour sessions, Thursdays; September 27 - November 15, 2018, 10a-2p @ The Newark Museum
Over the course of 8 sessions, artists will explore a variety of book-making techniques; creating blank books, and content-filed books using a sampling of printmaking techniques and collage processes. Artists will engage with one another, with contemporary and historical artist books and printed ephemera, and deeply with printmaking and binding practices towards creating a small suite of personalized artist books. Through demonstration, hands-on making and experimentation, artists will learn practical skills and techniques that will allow them to envision their works in unique and new ways. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Funding for this program is provided by Aroha Philanthropies.
Tuition: TBD
Materials: TBD
Register here: TBD
Over the course of 8 sessions, artists will explore a variety of book-making techniques; creating blank books, and content-filed books using a sampling of printmaking techniques and collage processes. Artists will engage with one another, with contemporary and historical artist books and printed ephemera, and deeply with printmaking and binding practices towards creating a small suite of personalized artist books. Through demonstration, hands-on making and experimentation, artists will learn practical skills and techniques that will allow them to envision their works in unique and new ways. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Funding for this program is provided by Aroha Philanthropies.
Tuition: TBD
Materials: TBD
Register here: TBD
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 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.