Classes and Workshops
We want to make our workshops as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you are interested in a workshop,
but are experiencing financial hardships, please email info@newimprintstudio.com.
Class and Workshop Policies
Sunday, April 6th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Have you ever looked at old books and wondered how the intricate patterns on the cover pages were made? In this three-hour class, you will learn basic marbling patterns, including stone patterns, snail, Gilgit, and chevron combed patterns. You will also have time to practice your technique with different color combinations.
Materials will be provided, no experience required.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Melinda Cross
Thursday, March 27th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Feeling stuck or just want a fresh perspective on your art? Join the New Impressions community for a critique night! Share your finished or in-progress work (any medium welcome) and receive constructive feedback in a supportive and encouraging environment. All skill levels welcome. Come connect with fellow artists, learn from each other, and leave feeling inspired. Light refreshments will be provided.
Work brought can be hung with pins and/or clips on homasote or laid out on a table or the floor. Additionally, if you would like to present digital work, please bring your own laptop or tablet.
Wednesday, April 9 &
Wednesday, April 16, 6 - 9 pm
What can we do using just paper and ink to create images? In this two-part workshop, we will create shaped plates using cut paper sealed with gel medium to explore the wide range of potential printing methods from intaglio and relief to embossing and debossing. Materials provided, all levels welcome!
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Kesley Miller
Saturday, May 3 &
Sunday, May 4, 10 am - 2:30 pm
Discover the unique process of reduction relief printing. Explore different carving techniques, ink and color mixing, and printing methods. Participants will learn how to carve and print multiple layers from a single relief block, creating an edition of multicolor prints.
Blocks, carving tools, and two sheets of 22×30 inch paper will be provided. Additional paper will be available for sale.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Nancy McCormack
Tuesday, March 25, 6 - 9 pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the exciting world of gelli plate printing! This versatile technique allows you to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints using a gelatin plate and acrylic paint.
In this workshop, you will master the basics of gelli plate printing and explore various techniques to create unique textures and patterns using stencils, plant life, and drawing. You will see how one print can inspire the next, allowing you to create a series of original prints. By the end of the workshop, you will have created a collection of artwork to bring home.
No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
This workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Instructors: Seline Smith and Darci Hanna
Friday, April 11, Saturday, April 12 &
Sunday, April 13, 10 am - 2 pm
This 3-day workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to aluminum plate lithography. Participants will learn how to create an image on ball-grained aluminum plates using various drawing techniques, process the plate to stabilize the image, and print their own lithographic edition. This workshop will also cover the basics of registration, inking, and press operation. No prior experience is necessary, and all skill levels are welcome.
All plates, lithographic drawing materials, and two sheets of 22×30 inch paper will be provided. Additional paper will be available for sale.
This workshop is limited to 6 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Eckhardt
This workshop spans 3 Saturday sessions
May 10, May 17 & May 31
1 - 4 pm
In this workshop, participants will explore the endless possibilities of collagraphic platemaking. By utilizing different mixtures of carborundum grit and acrylic medium, participants will be able to achieve a wide variety of textural surfaces and tonal variation. In addition to experimenting with this painterly approach to plate-making, participants will learn techniques for inking, wiping, and printing their collagraph plates.
Instructor: Rhoda Rosenberg
Sunday, May 18th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn a new mark-making technique by drawing with hot glue, inking the shapes, and running them through the press! This technique is great for layering lines over textures and shapes. Limited control makes drawing playful and fun!
We will work with the hot glue alone and make stencils on substrates, taking advantage of ghost prints and positive/negative space.
While no experience is necessary, this is an excellent opportunity to work back into unfinished work!
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Debra Olin