Winter 2018 & 2019 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
FULL! Email 9inhandpress@gmail.com to get on the waitlist!
Printmaking & The Artist's Book; 10 Mondays, January 14 - March 18, 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: $335
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Printmaking & The Artist's Book; 10 Mondays, January 14 - March 18, 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: $335
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
TWO SPOTS LEFT! Printmaking & The Artist's Book: Guided Open Studio; 10 Mondays, January 14 - March 18, 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: $335
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: $335
Materials: $40
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Silkscreen Printmaking Intensive; 10 Thursdays, January 17 - March 21, 930a-130p @ 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, reductive and photographic 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: $535
Materials: $55
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, reductive and photographic 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: $535
Materials: $55
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
Handmade Books & Boxes; 2 Days, Saturday & Sunday, February 16 & 17, 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
Linoleum Relief Printmaking; 2 Sundays, March 17 & 24, 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
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 3-hour blocks, which can be used as one long session or as 3 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: $225/3hrs + Materials
The Mentor Program is perfect for the student seeking individualized, one-on-one instruction. The Mentor Program may be purchased in 3-hour blocks, which can be used as one long session or as 3 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: $225/3hrs + Materials
UPCOMING @ THE ARTS COUNCIL OF PRINCETON
Silkscreen Printmaking 101; 2 Saturdays, March 2 & 9, 1p-4p @ The Arts Council of Princeton
This workshop will explore silkscreen monoprinting and reductive printing in subtle, painterly ways, building a suite of images in soft layers, transparent masks and unique mark-making; editioning (making identical multiples) will be stressed too! A perfect workshop for painters and printmakers, this course everything you'll need to get to printing in your own studios! Artists will print a suite or edition of 20 prints investigating the ins and outs of silkscreen printmaking. All skill levels welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $75; Non-Members $100
Materials: $25 payable to the instructor.
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
This workshop will explore silkscreen monoprinting and reductive printing in subtle, painterly ways, building a suite of images in soft layers, transparent masks and unique mark-making; editioning (making identical multiples) will be stressed too! A perfect workshop for painters and printmakers, this course everything you'll need to get to printing in your own studios! Artists will print a suite or edition of 20 prints investigating the ins and outs of silkscreen printmaking. All skill levels welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $75; Non-Members $100
Materials: $25 payable to the instructor.
Register here: The Arts Council of Princeton
UPCOMING @ FRONTLINE ARTS
Silkscreen Monoprinting; Saturday, February 9, 10a-4p (snow date: February 23) @ Frontline Arts
Break the mould of silkscreen printing as a graphic art! This workshop will explore silkscreen monoprinting in subtle, painterly ways, building a suite of images in soft layers, transparent masks and unique mark-making. A perfect workshop for painters and printmakers, this course is more exploratory than technical; artists will print a suite of 20 prints investigating color and mark-making, transparency and tone, scale and shape, and methodical, freeform design. This course will loosen your printmaking muscles and develop skills to add to your future works! All skill levels welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $145; Non-Members $160
Materials: $29
Register here: Frontline Arts
Break the mould of silkscreen printing as a graphic art! This workshop will explore silkscreen monoprinting in subtle, painterly ways, building a suite of images in soft layers, transparent masks and unique mark-making. A perfect workshop for painters and printmakers, this course is more exploratory than technical; artists will print a suite of 20 prints investigating color and mark-making, transparency and tone, scale and shape, and methodical, freeform design. This course will loosen your printmaking muscles and develop skills to add to your future works! All skill levels welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $145; Non-Members $160
Materials: $29
Register here: Frontline Arts
Relief Printing on the Letterpress; 2 Saturdays, April 13 & 27, 10a-4p @ Frontline Arts
This introductory quick-and-easy relief printing course will explore designing, transferring and carving an image onto a linoleum block for a multiple-color printed edition. Using Frontline Arts' Vandercook Letterpress, artists will dive into printing their blocks rapidly—letting the Vandercook tackle all the hard parts of printing. Registering second and third colors, and creating a beautifully-printed editions is a breeze! Artists can expect to print an edition of 15 multiple-color, 11x15” prints. All skill levels welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $245; Non-Members $260
Materials: $23
Register here: Frontline Arts
This introductory quick-and-easy relief printing course will explore designing, transferring and carving an image onto a linoleum block for a multiple-color printed edition. Using Frontline Arts' Vandercook Letterpress, artists will dive into printing their blocks rapidly—letting the Vandercook tackle all the hard parts of printing. Registering second and third colors, and creating a beautifully-printed editions is a breeze! Artists can expect to print an edition of 15 multiple-color, 11x15” prints. All skill levels welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $245; Non-Members $260
Materials: $23
Register here: Frontline Arts
UPCOMING @ ARTWORKS TRENTON
Painterly Silkscreen Monoprinting, Saturday, February 2, 12-5pm @ Artworks Trenton
Explore screen 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: $78 (includes the cost of materials)
Register here: Artworks Trenton
Explore screen 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: $78 (includes the cost of materials)
Register here: Artworks Trenton
Handmade Books, Saturday, May 11, 1130-530pm @ Artworks Trenton
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: TBD
Register here: Artworks Trenton
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: TBD
Register here: Artworks Trenton
Professional Development!
ART EDUCATORS of NEW JERSEY (current members and non-members)
Quick Books & Binds: Bookmaking for Everyone!, Saturday, January 26, 11a-5p @ Artworks Trenton
Combining contemporary and traditional book-making skills, this day-long workshop will explore quick and easy handmade books and book structures. Artists will develop skills, tools and techniques while creating a suite of artist books. Suitable for students, these books will engage your art-making practice in new ways—bringing story-telling, collaborative opportunities and in-depth projects back to your classrooms. Artists enrolled can anticipate creating a suite of blank books with opportunities for personalization. Artists are asked to supply 2-3 sheets of decorative papers (18×24”) and ½ yard of lightweight fabric. All additional tools and materials are supplied by 9INHANDPRESS.
Tuition: Current AENJ Members $110; Non-Members: $175
Register here: Arts Educators of New Jersey
Combining contemporary and traditional book-making skills, this day-long workshop will explore quick and easy handmade books and book structures. Artists will develop skills, tools and techniques while creating a suite of artist books. Suitable for students, these books will engage your art-making practice in new ways—bringing story-telling, collaborative opportunities and in-depth projects back to your classrooms. Artists enrolled can anticipate creating a suite of blank books with opportunities for personalization. Artists are asked to supply 2-3 sheets of decorative papers (18×24”) and ½ yard of lightweight fabric. All additional tools and materials are supplied by 9INHANDPRESS.
Tuition: Current AENJ Members $110; Non-Members: $175
Register here: Arts Educators of New Jersey
UPCOMING @ MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Introduction to Printmaking I (ART 150, 3 credits) & Introduction to Printmaking II (ART 250, 3 credits), 14 Fridays, January 25 - May 3, 2019 (skip March 22), 11a-330p @ Mercer County Community College, West Windsor Campus
From the MCCC Course Catalog: Exploration and study of the basic concepts, techniques, tools and materials of printmaking, including monoprinting, relief, intaglio and silkscreen processes. Paper selection, plate-making, preparation of ink and the operation of presses will be discussed and demonstrated.
From the instructor: This course is a fast-moving exploration of monoprinting, relief, intaglio and silkscreen processes. Through the demonstration and practice of these techniques, students will understand the basics of printmaking and professional printmaking practices. Graded assignments (for matriculated students) will include both suites of prints and editioning practices. Non-matriculated students (auditing the course) will benefit from both the guided instruction and the use of studio time to delve deeply into processes. ART 150 is a prerequisite for ART 250.
Tuition: Varies; Click here for details
Materials: An $80 Lab Fee is assessed for this course. Additional materials, supplies and tools are required to be purchased by students. A list of these materials will be provided on or before the first session.
Register here: Mercer County Community College, or by calling MCCC Office of Admissions at (609) 570-3244
From the MCCC Course Catalog: Exploration and study of the basic concepts, techniques, tools and materials of printmaking, including monoprinting, relief, intaglio and silkscreen processes. Paper selection, plate-making, preparation of ink and the operation of presses will be discussed and demonstrated.
From the instructor: This course is a fast-moving exploration of monoprinting, relief, intaglio and silkscreen processes. Through the demonstration and practice of these techniques, students will understand the basics of printmaking and professional printmaking practices. Graded assignments (for matriculated students) will include both suites of prints and editioning practices. Non-matriculated students (auditing the course) will benefit from both the guided instruction and the use of studio time to delve deeply into processes. ART 150 is a prerequisite for ART 250.
Tuition: Varies; Click here for details
Materials: An $80 Lab Fee is assessed for this course. Additional materials, supplies and tools are required to be purchased by students. A list of these materials will be provided on or before the first session.
Register here: Mercer County Community College, or by calling MCCC Office of Admissions at (609) 570-3244
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.