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 AT THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF NJ
Silkscreen Printmaking Intensive; 10 Mondays, April 16, 2018-June 28, 2018 (No class May 28), 930a-12p @ 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: $280 Members, $310 Non-Members
Materials: $55
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: $280 Members, $310 Non-Members
Materials: $55
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Print & Books: Guided Open Studio; 10 Thursdays, April 19, 2018-June 21, 2018, 330-6p @ The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Artists enrolled in current or past "Print & Books" 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 & Books" 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
Handmade Books & Boxes; Sunday, April 22, 2018, 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: $100
Materials: $40
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: $100
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking; Sunday, July 22, 2018, 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: TBD
Materials: TBD
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: TBD
Materials: TBD
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Painterly Silkscreen Printmaking; Sunday, August 26, 2018, 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: TBD
Materials:TBD
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: TBD
Materials:TBD
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
UPCOMING AT ARTWORKS TRENTON
Ink & Drink: Intaglio Printmaking; Friday, April 13; 7-9p @ Artworks Trenton
Explore simple intaglio printing in this social, BYOB evening of art-making! Bring your favorite bubbly, brew or wine and get a teaser of the longer "Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking" workshop coming up in May!
Tuition: $20
Materials: All materials and tools are included. BYOB!
Register here: Artworks Trenton
Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking; Saturday, May 12; 12-5p @ Artworks Trenton
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: $50
Materials: Most materials and tools are included. Enrolled artists will be notified of materials and tools they will be asked to supply.
Register here: Artworks Trenton
UPCOMING AT 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 AT THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY
Silkscreen Printmaking Introduction; 4 Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 630-9p @ The New Hope Solebury-Community School
Explore Silkscreen Printing in painterly and fluid techniques. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of creating and printing painterly stencils, printing both unique and repeatable works of art. Using monoprinting and reductive techniques, students should anticipate completing the course with a suite of prints and a new toolbox of skills and processes ready to influence their own art practice. Beginners welcome, past students are encouraged to work on more advanced projects.
Tuition: $150 (includes $40 material fee)
Materials: Most materials and tools are included. Enrolled artists will be notified of materials and tools they will be asked to supply.
Register here: The New Hope-Solebury Community School
Explore Silkscreen Printing in painterly and fluid techniques. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of creating and printing painterly stencils, printing both unique and repeatable works of art. Using monoprinting and reductive techniques, students should anticipate completing the course with a suite of prints and a new toolbox of skills and processes ready to influence their own art practice. Beginners welcome, past students are encouraged to work on more advanced projects.
Tuition: $150 (includes $40 material fee)
Materials: Most materials and tools are included. Enrolled artists will be notified of materials and tools they will be asked to supply.
Register here: The New Hope-Solebury Community School
Block Printing on Textiles; 3 Tuesdays, May 15, 22, 29, 630-9p @ The New Hope Solebury-Community School
Learn to carve and print images on textiles, ideal for quilting, sewing projects, table decor and more! We’ll explore design and printing techniques aimed toward repeating patterns and yardage printing. You’ll hand-print two yards of fabric with multiple-color images designed in class. No experience necessary; materials supplied; class size limited. Beginners welcome, past students are encouraged to work on more advanced projects.
Tuition: $120 (includes $40 material fee)
Materials: Most materials and tools are included. Enrolled artists will be notified of materials and tools they will be asked to supply.
Register here: The New Hope-Solebury Community School
Learn to carve and print images on textiles, ideal for quilting, sewing projects, table decor and more! We’ll explore design and printing techniques aimed toward repeating patterns and yardage printing. You’ll hand-print two yards of fabric with multiple-color images designed in class. No experience necessary; materials supplied; class size limited. Beginners welcome, past students are encouraged to work on more advanced projects.
Tuition: $120 (includes $40 material fee)
Materials: Most materials and tools are included. Enrolled artists will be notified of materials and tools they will be asked to supply.
Register here: The New Hope-Solebury Community School
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.
