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 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 or are recovering from a recent illness, please do not attend an in-person workshop!
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 or are recovering from a recent illness, please do not attend an in-person workshop!
UPCOMING @ 9INHANDPRESS ONLINE
Upcoming online, synchronous workshops in printmaking and book arts will be rolled out later this Summer!
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.
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
NEW! 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
|
CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING & THE ARTIST BOOK
10 Mondays, September 20 - November 22, 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, September 20 - November 22, 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: Non-Members $360 Materials: $40 Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ |
SILKSCREEN MONOPRINTING; Sunday, October 10, 2021, 10a-3pm @ Visual Art Center of NJ
Break the mold of silkscreen printing as a graphic art! Explore silkscreen monoprinting in subtle, painterlyways, building a suite of images in soft layers, transparent masks and unique mark-making. This workshop is more exploratory than technical, making it perfect for painters and printmakers. Artists will create a suite of 20 prints while investigating color and mark-making, transparency and tone, scale and shape, and methodical, freeform design. Come loosen your printmaking muscles and develop skills to add to your future works! All skill levels welcome and encouraged.
Tuition: $100
Materials: TBD
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Break the mold of silkscreen printing as a graphic art! Explore silkscreen monoprinting in subtle, painterlyways, building a suite of images in soft layers, transparent masks and unique mark-making. This workshop is more exploratory than technical, making it perfect for painters and printmakers. Artists will create a suite of 20 prints while investigating color and mark-making, transparency and tone, scale and shape, and methodical, freeform design. Come loosen your printmaking muscles and develop skills to add to your future works! All skill levels welcome and encouraged.
Tuition: $100
Materials: TBD
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING; 5 Fridays, October 22 - November 19, 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
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
NEW! PAINTERLY MONOPRINTING; 2 Sessions, Tuesdays, September 28 - October 5, 2021, 6-9pm @ Arts Council of Princeton
Explore printmaking from its easiest, most accessible techniques. This workshop will teach you these ins and outs of working with brushes, mark-making materials and a variety of inking techniques towards creating rich, layered, unique prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, building a suite of prints perfect for cards, collage, mixed media processes or framing! Artists enrolled should anticipate learning about viscosity printing, basic color theory, multi-plate printing, chine colle and stencil techniques. Beginners encouraged, no experience necessary.
Tuition: Members $95, Non-Members $120
Materials: $22
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
Explore printmaking from its easiest, most accessible techniques. This workshop will teach you these ins and outs of working with brushes, mark-making materials and a variety of inking techniques towards creating rich, layered, unique prints. Using simple skills, artists will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, building a suite of prints perfect for cards, collage, mixed media processes or framing! Artists enrolled should anticipate learning about viscosity printing, basic color theory, multi-plate printing, chine colle and stencil techniques. Beginners encouraged, no experience necessary.
Tuition: Members $95, Non-Members $120
Materials: $22
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
QUICK & EASY SCREEN PRINTING; 3 Sessions, Tuesdays, October 12 - 26, 2021, 6-9p @ 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 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 $145, Non-Members $170
Materials: $25
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 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 $145, Non-Members $170
Materials: $25
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
MAKING BOOKS BY HAND; 4 Sessions, Tuesdays November 9 - December 7, 2021 (Skip Nov 23), 6-9p @ Arts Council of Princeton
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 encouraged!
Tuition: Members $195, Non-Members $220
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
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 encouraged!
Tuition: Members $195, Non-Members $220
Materials: $32
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
NEW! INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING: Saturday, December 4, 2021, 11a-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: Member $100, Non-Members $125
Materials: $27
Register here: The 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: Member $100, Non-Members $125
Materials: $27
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
UPCOMING @ FRONTLINE ARTS
BOOK ART BASICS (& NOT SO BASICS): 4 Sessions, Wednesdays, August 4 - 25, 2021, 630-9p @ Frontline Arts 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, beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members $135, Non-Members $150
Materials: Enrolled artists will be contacted in advance of the first session regarding materials to prepare, and tools and supplies to hand on-hand.
Register here: Frontline Arts
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, beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members $135, Non-Members $150
Materials: Enrolled artists will be contacted in advance of the first session regarding materials to prepare, and tools and supplies to hand on-hand.
Register here: Frontline Arts
NEW! PRESS-LESS INTAGLIO @ HOME: 2 Sessions, Mondays, August 9 - 16, 2021, 630-9p @ Frontline Arts via Zoom
No press? No problem! In this quick and easy workshop, we’ll explore intaglio printing (a centuries-old technique of reproducing drawings, text and imagery) without the need for an expensive or heavy press. Over the course of five hours, we’ll dive into a variety of mark-making techniques to create textures and imagery, as well as properly inking, wiping and printing your plates by hand! Artists should expect to learn about proper paper preparation, registration, multiplate printing, proof printing and edition printing. No experience necessary, beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members $135, Non-Members $150
Materials: Enrolled artists will be contacted in advance of the first session regarding materials to prepare, and tools and supplies to hand on-hand.
Register here: Frontline Arts
No press? No problem! In this quick and easy workshop, we’ll explore intaglio printing (a centuries-old technique of reproducing drawings, text and imagery) without the need for an expensive or heavy press. Over the course of five hours, we’ll dive into a variety of mark-making techniques to create textures and imagery, as well as properly inking, wiping and printing your plates by hand! Artists should expect to learn about proper paper preparation, registration, multiplate printing, proof printing and edition printing. No experience necessary, beginners encouraged!
Tuition: Members $135, Non-Members $150
Materials: Enrolled artists will be contacted in advance of the first session regarding materials to prepare, and tools and supplies to hand on-hand.
Register here: 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 TBD
Material Fee: TBD
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 TBD
Material Fee: TBD
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 @ MERCER COUNTY COLLEGE
INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING I & II, 15 Weeks, Tues & Thurs, September 7 - December 14, 2021 (Skip week of Nov 21-27), 930a-1145p @ Mercer County College
Printmaking at its most basic level involves the creation of a matrix (carved block, etched plate, stencil, lithographic stone, etc.), inking the matrix, and transferring that ink onto paper in a variety of ways. Essential to printmaking is the production of multiples and repetition. This class will introduce several printmaking media and techniques, including, but not limited to: relief, intaglio and screen printing. The focus is on fine art printmaking, not commercial or graphic design applications of printmaking. The technical aspects of each technique will be investigated through demonstrations, in-class and out-of-class work, designed to tie the history of printmaking in with hands-on learning. This is an introductory-level college-credited course for matriculated students; limited seats are available for non-matriculated, auditing (no grading) students.
Because of the nature of a community college course, registration pricing varies. Visit Mercer County Community College for more information! This course is listed as ART 150.
Printmaking at its most basic level involves the creation of a matrix (carved block, etched plate, stencil, lithographic stone, etc.), inking the matrix, and transferring that ink onto paper in a variety of ways. Essential to printmaking is the production of multiples and repetition. This class will introduce several printmaking media and techniques, including, but not limited to: relief, intaglio and screen printing. The focus is on fine art printmaking, not commercial or graphic design applications of printmaking. The technical aspects of each technique will be investigated through demonstrations, in-class and out-of-class work, designed to tie the history of printmaking in with hands-on learning. This is an introductory-level college-credited course for matriculated students; limited seats are available for non-matriculated, auditing (no grading) students.
Because of the nature of a community college course, registration pricing varies. Visit Mercer County Community College for more information! This course is listed as ART 150.
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.