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...
Courses, Classes and Workshops planned after a state's re-opening will strictly adhere to social distancing measures, have reduced enrollment and will strive to be a safe, healthy working environment. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided and the use of masks will be required of the enrolled students and of the instructor. As printmaking and book arts spaces require a large amount of shared equipment, disinfecting wipes/spray will be provided; studios will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day. 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. Depending on the state and location, you may also be asked to provide a temperature reading upon your arrival. If you are ill or are recovering from a recent illness, please do not attend a workshop!
Some of these listed courses may be offered online (via Zoom, Skype or other video conferencing platform) if a state, local municipality or organization determines it is not in the best interest to hold a course in person. Ample notification of any changes, when possible, will be offered.
Some of these listed courses may be offered online (via Zoom, Skype or other video conferencing platform) if a state, local municipality or organization determines it is not in the best interest to hold a course in person. Ample notification of any changes, when possible, will be offered.
UPCOMING @ THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NJ
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CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING & THE ARTIST BOOK
10 Mondays, April 5 - June 14, 2021, 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: $360 Materials: $55 Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ |
CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING: GUIDED OPEN STUDIO
10 Mondays, April 5 - June 14, 2021, 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, but students are welcome to develop the skills they have learned, harness working with the press, and explore their individual voices as artists. Tuition: Non-Members $360 Materials: $40 Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ |
SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING; 5 Thursdays, April 8 - May 6, 2021, 10a-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, 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. Beginners welcome!
Tuition: $290
Materials: $40
Register here: 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, 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. Beginners welcome!
Tuition: $290
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
RELIEF PRINTED TEXTILES; Sunday, May 23, 2021, 10a-4pm @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Employ traditional linoleum printing, as well as more contemporary techniques, to carve and print images and repeat patterns directly onto textiles and paper goods. Learn the skills to hand-carve a multitude of one- and two-color images. We will print by hand and by etching press, and learn modifications you can use to continue printing at home. Perfect for textile artists, hobby-and-craft artists and new or emerging printmakers. Beginners welcome!
Tuition: $110
Materials: $30
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
PRINTMAKING BASICS; 6 Tuesdays, July 13 - August 17, 4p-8p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
This course 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 the guided instruction and the use of studio time to delve deeply into processes. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
Tuition: $335
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
This course 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 the guided instruction and the use of studio time to delve deeply into processes. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
Tuition: $335
Materials: $40
Register here: The 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 @ FRONTLINE ARTS
NEW! PLEIN AIR PAPERMAKING; FALL DATE TBD @ Frontline Arts
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, students will create artworks exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Techniques taught include blow outs, inclusions, double-couching, shaped deckles and pigmenting pulp. Students are encouraged to bring papers, objects and materials that have minimal dimension and can be added to their work collages. This course will dive into papermaking processes and techniques easily translatable to working in COVID-safe environments, like shared studios, or at home. A meditative form of art-making, let papermaking allow you to introduce new means of making into your art practices. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary!
Tuition: Members $110, Non-Members $125
Material Fee: $25
Register here: Frontline Arts
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, students will create artworks exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Techniques taught include blow outs, inclusions, double-couching, shaped deckles and pigmenting pulp. Students are encouraged to bring papers, objects and materials that have minimal dimension and can be added to their work collages. This course will dive into papermaking processes and techniques easily translatable to working in COVID-safe environments, like shared studios, or at home. A meditative form of art-making, let papermaking allow you to introduce new means of making into your art practices. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary!
Tuition: Members $110, Non-Members $125
Material Fee: $25
Register here: 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
UPCOMING @ PERKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BOOK ART BASICS: HANDMADE ARTIST BOOKS; 4 Sessions, Saturdays May 1 -22, 2021, 1030a-1p @ Perkins Center for the Arts
Learn the ins and outs of making your own professionally-bound journals, sketchbooks and albums. In this 4-week class, artists will explore bookbinding techniques to introduce bookmaking into their 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 variety of handmade books. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
Tuition: Members $100; Non-Members $120
Material Fee: $30
Register here: Perkins Center for the Arts
Learn the ins and outs of making your own professionally-bound journals, sketchbooks and albums. In this 4-week class, artists will explore bookbinding techniques to introduce bookmaking into their 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 variety of handmade books. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
Tuition: Members $100; Non-Members $120
Material Fee: $30
Register here: Perkins Center for the Arts
UPCOMING @ THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY via ZOOM
JOURNALS, SKETCHBOOKS & ALBUM ARTS; 4 Tuesdays, April 6-27, 2021, 630-830p @ The Community School of New Hope-Solebury via Zoom
Learn the ins and outs of making your own professionally-bound journals, sketchbooks, and albums. In this workshop, artists will explore bookbinding techniques to introduce bookmaking into their 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 variety of handmade books. No experience necessary
Tuition: $105
Register here: The Community School of New Hope-Solebury
Learn the ins and outs of making your own professionally-bound journals, sketchbooks, and albums. In this workshop, artists will explore bookbinding techniques to introduce bookmaking into their 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 variety of handmade books. No experience necessary
Tuition: $105
Register here: The Community School of New Hope-Solebury
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: $30/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: $30/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.