Summer Workshops for Adults & Teens
Creative Hangout: Summer Art Lab for Teens. Exercise your imagination and unlock your creative potential at the Printing Museum this summer! These makers' workshops are designed to inspire teens, tweens, and their parents in an active, welcoming, and engaging environment. Creative Hangout workshops are offered on Wednesday afternoons (dates below), 1pm to 4:30 pm. Teen/parent duos and trios can register for individual workshops, or contact the Museum a full-series or large-group discount.
Impress Yourself: Summer Camp for Adults. Refresh. Connect. Create. Perfect for artists, educators, and anyone seeking a creative boost, these vibrant half-day workshops encourage adult participants to try something new at the Printing Museum this summer! Approach with curiosity, depart revitalized. Impress Yourself workshops are offered on Thursday afternoons (dates below), 2pm to 6pm. Register now for single workshops, or contact the Museum for a full-series or group discount.
Abstract Mono Screen Printing
INSTRUCTOR: Lorna Turner
Course Fee: $125
Class Length: Half-day (4 hrs)
Be inspired by legendary abstract artists like Henri Matisse, Hilma af Klint, and Wassily Kandinsky as you learn how to create original stencils. Then, unleash your creativity by bringing your own artwork to life through the captivating technique of mono-screen printing. The outcome? Each print you create will be a unique masterpiece to cherish.
This “Impress Yourself: Summer Camp for Adults” workshop is a fantastic opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of mono-screen printing as you let your imagination soar. Approach with curiosity, depart revitalized!
Artistic Bookmaking: Non-Adhesive Bindings
INSTRUCTOR: Lorna Turner
Course Fee: $125
Class Length: Half-day (4 hrs)
In this engaging artistic bookmaking workshop, you will learn how to create unique book structures without using glue. Delve into the enchanting Piano Hinge Book and the intriguing Blizzard Book, where you’ll discover the magic of paper folding and construction.
This “Impress Yourself: Summer Camp for Adults” workshop is not just an activity; it's a journey to refresh, connect, and create. Come with curiosity, leave with a renewed passion!
Hand-Carved Rubber Stamps
INSTRUCTOR: Lorna Turner
Course Fee: $125
Class Length: Half-day (4 hrs)
Discover the joy of stamp printing -- a fun, approachable form of relief printmaking! Rubber stamps are versatile, satisfying to use, and perfect for adding a personal, handmade touch to any creative project. Learn how to design and carve your own reusable rubber stamps for creative expression, then put your custom designs into action by inking and printing a set of greeting cards.
No need to worry if you have never done to stamp carving or relief printing before, this “Impress Yourself: Summer Camp for Adults” workshop is the perfect opportunity to try something new and incredibly fun.
Letterpress Pressure Printing
INSTRUCTOR: Lorna Turner
Course Fee: $125
Class Length: Half-day (4 hrs)
Let your inner child bloom as you explore the playful world of pressure printing and create floral-inspired artwork using cut paper and collage materials to form a custom backing sheet. When placed behind a blank sheet and run through an inked printing press, you’ll transfer subtle variations in texture, revealing a beautiful range of tones, patterns, and colorful impressions with each unique print.
Throughout this “Impress Yourself: Summer Camp for Adults” workshop, you will be working with a range of materials as you bring your unique vision to life. Get ready to feel inspired and engaged.
Wood Type Letterpress — “Summer Travels Edition”
INSTRUCTOR: Lorna Turner
Course Fee: $125
Class Length: Half-day (4 hrs)
Join us for this unique wood type letterpress workshop where you’ll learn how to design and print your very own poster inspired by the wonders of travel, nature, and summertime fun -- using our curated selection of antique wood type fonts and and printing on one of our Vandercook presses.
During this “Impress Yourself: Summer Camp for Adults” workshop, you'll be guided through the process with care and encouragement, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for your creativity to flourish.
