Explore Printmaking
Opportunities abound for YOU to learn more about printmaking! Participate in one of our upcoming workshops, attend our artist talk at a current exhibition or consider scheduling individual educational sessions at your convenience.
Workshops
View AllThe following courses are our current options for workshops led by our membership and invited guest artists. Other special workshops are offered periodically as well.
Any course can be scheduled by a group or by an individual interested in learning more about printmaking or expanding their printmaking skills. Fees vary. To inquire about scheduling a class, please email info@phoenixrisingprintmaking.org or call 614-444-2473.
Date: 01/25/2025
Introduction to Relief Printing 2025
This class is for anyone interested in learning one of the oldest forms of print-making. participants will design and carve a relief plate, apply ink to it using […]
Date: 02/16/2025
Kitchen Etching: Non-toxic Intaglio 2025
Traditional etching is an intaglio printmaking process in which lines or areas are incised using acid into a metal plate to hold the ink. However, at this workshop […]
Date: 03/09/2025
Gelli® Plates: Textures
Come and play! Learn the basics of creating monotypes with a 5” x 7” Gelli® plate and water-based inks. You will be supplied with a rummage bin of […]
Date: 04/13/2025
Gelli® Plates: Working with Stencils
Come and play–again! This workshop develops more complex images using Gelli® plates and water-based inks. You will learn the basics of designing a multi-layer print with stencils to […]
Date: 04/25/2025
Solarplate Etching – No Acid Intaglio
The Solarplate Etching technique continues to be one of our most popular classes! Since only Light and Water are needed to etch these plates, an intaglio plate is […]
One-on-One Instruction
A great educational printmaking opportunity is available at the cooperative, the option of working ONE to ONE with one of our members.
- Choose the print method you wish to explore and your instructor.
- Design a course with your instructor (short term or long term sessions)
- Schedule studio time at your mutual convenience
- Proceed to learn at your own pace
- Acquire the skills to work independently
Minimum fee of $60 for 2 hours.
Sessions may exceed 2 hours, if desired or necessary for meaningful progress.
Additional fees to be determined after a discussion of your goals.
You have several printmaking methods from which to choose!
- Intaglio etching
- Monotype
- Solarplate etching
- Relief printing (linoleum or woodcut)
- Collograph
Demonstrations & Custom Group Events
Our membership is dedicated to keeping the fine art of printmaking alive!
Demonstrations
Members regularly provide demonstrations for art-centric groups at our studio. Presentations on various print methods, such as etching, relief (linoluem & woodcut), silkscreen, letterpress and collagraph are available with advanced planning. Group size is typically limited to 12 persons so all may easily view the demonstration. Fees vary.
Interested? Send us an email inquiry for further discussion at info@phoenixrisingprintmaking.org
Custom Group Events
Looking for a creative & fun way to celebrate a special event with friends?
Would you like to inspire your team by introducing them to printmaking?
Various workshops are available to accommodate groups in our studio setting. Our proven courses ensure fun and success for individuals that have little to no art background and/or can inspire creative individuals that wish to explore new skills. Course topics range from watercolor monoprints to embossing bookbinding to letterpress greeting cards and more. Fees vary.
To inquire about scheduling a class, please email info@phoenixrisingprintmaking.org
