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
Create in Somerville’s Largest Dedicated Printmaking Maker Space.
Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19
10 am - 4 pm
This workshop invites participants to delve into tonal exploration in copper-plate etching through traditional aquatint techniques. Simple, foundational exercises in tonal drawing—rooted in sfumato and chiaroscuro—will provide the basis for practicing a full value range using step-bite aquatint. Participants will further experiment with a reductive technique, working from a deeply etched surface and employing burnishing methods to reveal mid-tones and highlights in a manner similar to mezzotint. Additional instruction will be provided on wiping and printing techniques to achieve beautifully nuanced, gradual tonal impressions.
Participants are responsible for the materials on the Supply List.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Catarina Coelho
Tuesday, April 14th
6 pm - 9 pm
Learn the basics of block printing in one session! In this workshop, you will learn how to transfer your design, carve your block, and print your edition. It’s bold, graphic, and incredibly satisfying.
All materials will be provided and there is no experience necessary.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
April Crit Group
Free
Friday, April 17
6:00-8:30pm
A great opportunity to share your work with fellow artists for constructive critique, talk through new ideas, and get guidance on future projects!
The event is free, but we do take donations!
Open to all mediums. Space is limited. RSVP clicking the button below.
Mondays, April 27 - May 18
6 - 9 pm
Learn the versatile art of silkscreen printing in this comprehensive 4-week class. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through the entire silkscreen process. Explore various approaches to image-making, including hand-drawn and digital techniques. This class provides a supportive and hands-on learning environment where you can develop your own projects and explore the possibilities of silkscreen.
Participants are responsible for the materials on the Supply List.
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
10 am - 3 pm
Learn reduction relief printing. Discover the process of carving and printing multiple, vibrant layers from a single, transforming relief block. You'll explore carving techniques, color mixing, and precision printing methods to create stunning, multi-layered images. Carve and print an edition of multicolor masterpieces from just one block!
Blocks, carving tools, and ink will be provided. Participants are responsible for bringing newsprint, printing paper, and drawing/sketching materials.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Nancy McCormack
Tuesday, April 28th
6 pm - 9 pm
Take your block printing to the next level with the jigsaw method! In this intermediate workshop, you will learn how to create vibrant, multi-color prints by cutting your block into pieces, carving each section individually, inking them separately, and reassembling them before running the finished print through the press.
All materials will be provided. Some prior block printing experience is required.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
Wednesdays, 6 pm - 9 pm
May 6 - June 3
Learn the basics or get a refresher on intaglio printing. Starting with dry-point, learn how to physically make incised marks and textures on a plate that will hold ink for printing. After learning the fundamentals of inking, wiping, and printing an intaglio plate, you will learn various approaches to etching lines, tones, and textures into a copper plate using BIG etching ground. You will have the opportunity to experiment, rework your plate, and combine different techniques to create an editionable print.
Class enrollment includes weekend studio access to work on class projects during posted Open Hours.
Participants are responsible for providing materials on the Supply List.
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Louis Meola
If you are interested in this class but are experiencing financial hardships, please email info@newimprintstudio.com to discuss a payment plan or other assistance options.
Wednesday, April 29
6 - 9 pm
No printing press? No problem. Learn the basics of block printing on fabric to customize your clothes and bags. Using simple linocut techniques and water-based inks, we’ll design and carve unique stamps to print on textiles. We’ll cover tips and tricks for carving blocks, creating crisp prints, and heat-setting inks so your imagery lasts.
Blocks, carving tools, and inks provided during class, bring your own 100% cotton items to print on (tote bags, T-shirts, tea towels, napkins, etc. in light colors). No experience necessary, beginners to advanced students are welcome.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor:Darci Hanna
Thursdays, May 7 - 28
6 -9 pm
In this four-week class, participants will learn how to carve and print a woodblock from beginning to end. First, participants will learn how to prep the block and begin drawing a still life directly onto the surface of the block. A variety of mark-making techniques will be demonstrated, and participants will begin carving their images. The workshop will then be focused on printing the woodblocks, covering different options for ink and paper. Participants will have the opportunity to print proofs of their blocks and rework their images before printing multiples. At the end of the class, participants will walk away with a small edition of woodblock prints.
Participants are responsible for providing materials on the Supply List. All other materials will be provided.
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Brooke Stewart
Saturday, May 9
10 am - 1 pm
Learn the basics of layering block prints in one session! In this workshop, you will learn how to plan a multi-color design, carve multiple blocks, and layer your prints to create bold, eye-catching results. We'll cover color planning, registration techniques, and how to build depth through layering.
All materials will be provided and minimal experience is necessary — this workshop is a great next step for anyone who has tried block printing before.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
May Crit Group
Free
Friday, May 15
6:00-8:30pm
A great opportunity to share your work with fellow artists for constructive critique, talk through new ideas, and get guidance on future projects!
The event is free, but we do take donations!
Open to all mediums. Space is limited. RSVP clicking the button below.
Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17
10 am - 4 pm
Texture is one of the most expressive and visually rich elements in visual art. Whether evoking the character of a material or surface, or generating intricate patterns, texture appeals to our tactile sensibilities and determines the perception of space, scale, and distance. In this workshop, participants will create a small archive of textural studies and explore techniques for achieving various textural effects through both collagraph and copper etching processes.
Participants are invited to explore points of technical intersection and will receive guidance on printing methods that enhance the expressive qualities of textural surfaces.
Participants are responsible for the materials on the Supply List.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Catarina Coelho
Tuesday, May 19
6 pm - 9 pm
Learn the basics of block printing in one session! In this workshop, you will learn how to transfer your design, carve your block, and print your edition. It’s bold, graphic, and incredibly satisfying.
All materials will be provided and there is no experience necessary.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
Saturday, May 30
10a m - 1 pm
Learn the basics of block printing in one session! In this workshop, you will learn how to transfer your design, carve your block, and print your edition. It’s bold, graphic, and incredibly satisfying.
All materials will be provided and there is no experience necessary.
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
Sunday, May 31
10 am - 4 pm
Gelli plate printing is a wonderful technique for creating richly textured prints. In this workshop, we’ll cover beginner-friendly methods for turning your sketches and ideas into multilayered acrylic prints. We’ll discuss the best materials and paper types for various transfer techniques, demonstrate how to build up your layers, and show how to troubleshoot each step of the process to maximize success.
No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
This workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Instructor: Darci Hanna
Wednesdays, 6 pm - 9 pm
June 10 - July 8
Learn the basics or get a refresher on intaglio printing. Starting with dry-point, learn how to physically make incised marks and textures on a plate that will hold ink for printing. After learning the fundamentals of inking, wiping, and printing an intaglio plate, you will learn various approaches to etching lines, tones, and textures into a copper plate using BIG etching ground. You will have the opportunity to experiment, rework your plate, and combine different techniques to create an editionable print.
Class enrollment includes weekend studio access to work on class projects during posted Open Hours.
Participants are responsible for providing materials on the Supply List.
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Louis Meola
If you are interested in this class but are experiencing financial hardships, please email info@newimprintstudio.com to discuss a payment plan or other assistance options.
Saturday, June 20
10 am - 1 pm
Gelli plate printing is a wonderful technique for creating richly textured prints, but did you know you can transfer your pencil drawings directly to the plates as well?
In this workshop we’ll cover beginner-friendly methods for turning your sketches into multilayered acrylic prints. We’ll discuss the best drawing materials and paper types for various transfer techniques, demonstrate how to build up your layers, and show how to troubleshoot each step of the process to maximize success.
No prior experience necessary. All materials provided.
Max 6 participants
Instructor: Darci Hanna
Tuesdays, June 2 - June 23
6 - 9 pm
Take your silkscreen practice further in this focused 4-week intermediate course built for printers who have completed an introductory class or have working knowledge of the process. Rather than revisiting the basics, this course moves into more demanding technical territory—multi-layer registration, combining photographic and hand drawn images, and deliberate color strategy aimed at producing consistent, polished editions.
Guided demonstrations, structured printing time, and instructor feedback support your progress while leaving room to develop a project that reflects your own direction.
Participants are responsible for the materials on the Supply List.
This class is limited to 8 participants.
Instructor: Andrew Stearns
Saturday, June 27
12:00 - 2:30 pm
In this one session intensive workshop, you will learn about the hands-on process of making cyanotypes, from blank paper to finished beautiful blue prints! One of the first photographic processes ever developed, cyanotypes (also known as blueprints or sunprints) allow individuals to create unique prints from natural and/or found objects.
Using light-sensitive chemicals and objects like leaves, flowers, lace, jewelry and more, this workshop is perfect for beginners, and anyone interested in alternative photographic processes. Leave with 5-10 unique prints and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of natural light and texture!
This workshop is limited to 7 participants.
Instructor: Eve Holzman
Saturday, July 25
12:00 - 2:30 pm
In this one session intensive workshop, you will learn about the hands-on process of making cyanotypes, from blank paper to finished beautiful blue prints! One of the first photographic processes ever developed, cyanotypes (also known as blueprints or sunprints) allow individuals to create unique prints from natural and/or found objects.
Using light-sensitive chemicals and objects like leaves, flowers, lace, jewelry and more, this workshop is perfect for beginners, and anyone interested in alternative photographic processes. Leave with 5-10 unique prints and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of natural light and texture!
This workshop is limited to 7 participants.
Instructor:Eve Holzman