Spring & Summer 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! Contemporary Printmaking & The Artist's Book; 10 Mondays, April 1 - June 17, 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: $55
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: $335
Materials: $55
Register here: The Visual Arts Center of NJ
TWO SPACES LEFT! Contemporary Printmaking & The Artist's Book: Guided Open Studio; 10 Mondays, April 1 - June 17, 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; 5 Thursdays, May 2 - May 30, 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: $270
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: $270
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 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 @ 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
Quick & Dirty Letterpress Broadsides; 2 Wednesdays, June 12 & 19, 10a-4p @ Frontline Arts
This workshop introduces the art and craft of letterpress printing of experimental, purpose-driven broadsides and posters. Using handset wood and metal type, along with other relief printing elements, artists will design and hand-print broadside/poster projects in small editions on the Vandercook press. The workshop will consist of technical demonstrations on setting type, inking and multiple color layer letterpress printing, and various simple image-printing processes. Employing less-toxic techniques and minimal chemical cleanup, this class is ideal for dipping your toes into Letterpress printing! Beginners welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $235; Non-Members $250
Materials: $25
Register here: Frontline Arts
This workshop introduces the art and craft of letterpress printing of experimental, purpose-driven broadsides and posters. Using handset wood and metal type, along with other relief printing elements, artists will design and hand-print broadside/poster projects in small editions on the Vandercook press. The workshop will consist of technical demonstrations on setting type, inking and multiple color layer letterpress printing, and various simple image-printing processes. Employing less-toxic techniques and minimal chemical cleanup, this class is ideal for dipping your toes into Letterpress printing! Beginners welcome and encouraged!
Tuition: Members $235; Non-Members $250
Materials: $25
Register here: Frontline Arts
Screen Printing Basics; Saturday, July 13, 10a-5p @ Frontline Arts
Explore the ins-and-outs of basic multiple color screen printing! Using a combination of simple digital techniques and hand-printing, artists will tackle the intricacies of screen printing with ease, and leave with a new set of skills --and an edition of prints! This workshop will consist of easy-to-follow demonstrations, hands-on printing, and all the technical know-how to get your images press-ready—including layered color separation, file preparation and working with photo emulsion for crisp and clear stencils! Working with water-based inks and simple tools, this workshop is perfect for artists looking to explore a new medium or finally learn what all the screen printing fuss is about! Beginners welcome and encouraged
Tuition: Members $165; Non-Members $180
Materials: $33
Register here: Frontline Arts
Explore the ins-and-outs of basic multiple color screen printing! Using a combination of simple digital techniques and hand-printing, artists will tackle the intricacies of screen printing with ease, and leave with a new set of skills --and an edition of prints! This workshop will consist of easy-to-follow demonstrations, hands-on printing, and all the technical know-how to get your images press-ready—including layered color separation, file preparation and working with photo emulsion for crisp and clear stencils! Working with water-based inks and simple tools, this workshop is perfect for artists looking to explore a new medium or finally learn what all the screen printing fuss is about! Beginners welcome and encouraged
Tuition: Members $165; Non-Members $180
Materials: $33
Register here: Frontline Arts
FREE! Letterpress at Lunch; Saturday, May 18, 1-4p @ Frontline Arts
Ever been curious about Letterpress printing, but not sure you’re ready to jump in to a longer class? How about freeing yourself for a couple of hours over lunch? While Letterpress printing can take a lifetime to master, this free midday workshop will help you produce great results quickly and easily! Whether you’re new to letterpress or know your way around a Vandercook, you’ll enjoy printing with PCNJ’s collection of wood and lead type, getting you prepared to jump into a longer class head first! No experience necessary.
Register here: Frontline Arts
Ever been curious about Letterpress printing, but not sure you’re ready to jump in to a longer class? How about freeing yourself for a couple of hours over lunch? While Letterpress printing can take a lifetime to master, this free midday workshop will help you produce great results quickly and easily! Whether you’re new to letterpress or know your way around a Vandercook, you’ll enjoy printing with PCNJ’s collection of wood and lead type, getting you prepared to jump into a longer class head first! No experience necessary.
Register here: Frontline Arts
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.