Printmaking

Studio capacity:

7 people, including instructor

All Levels

Water-based Printmaking

In person

Flo Hatcher

Explore print processes using safe water-soluble inks and novel plate supports. Develop personal imagery utilizing woodcut, linocut, monotype, monoprint, collagraph, Chine-collé, drypoint, and multiple inking and printing techniques. Experiment with innovative plate supports, archival rag and Japanese papers, non-traditional inking procedures, and other approaches to image making. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $5 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/9–6/20

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Sunday Tetra-Pak ® Over Coffee Printmaking Workshop

Mark Grindell

Spend a Sunday afternoon in the CAW printmaking studio exploring an innovative approach to printmaking using recycled Tetra-Pak® packaging as a plate material. This one-day workshop introduces both drypoint/intaglio and monotype techniques, with a focus on mark-making, tool use, plate inking, and ink removal and treatment techniques to create a variety of print outcomes. Process demonstrations and examples of Tetra-Pak® prints will guide your experimentation. All inks are water-washable for easy cleanup, and plate materials and paper are provided. By the end of the workshop, every student will leave with a finished print. Suitable for both new and experienced printmakers—come ready to experiment and have fun! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/19, 5/17 and 6/7

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Experimental Printmaking

In person

Mark Grindell

Explore and develop designs intaglio and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course. Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $25 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/29–6/17

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Print Day in May 2026

In person

Print Department Instructors

Print Day in May is an annual international celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May. Join us in the print studio at Creative Arts Workshop as we gather with thousands of participants around the globe to recognize this special art community. Enter to win a free printmaking class or workshop at CAW! (Details to follow) Printmakers: CAW's studio is equipped for relief, intaglio, screen print, and monotype processes, and offers four printmaking presses: a 25” x 48” Takach, a 42" x 26" Takach, a 30” x 48” Charles Brand etching press, a 36” x 60” Charles Brand etching press, and a 28” x 50” motorized Charles Brand press. Participants must have printmaking experience, be familiar with working in a community studio, and may spend the time on independent projects. There is no instruction. CAW will provide a limited assortment of oil based etching inks and Akua soy-based inks, as well as acids, tools, and clean-up supplies. Attendees should provide their own

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/2

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Monotype Quilts: A Tribute to Gee’s Band

In person

Shaunda Holloway

This one-day printmaking intensive draws on America’s rich quilting history and is inspired by the patterns and rhythms of the Quilts of Gee’s Bend. Students will use relief printmaking techniques to create beautiful “quilts” without sewing. Print on fabric and paper to create a stunning patchwork of vibrant hues and innovative textures. Returning students can experiment with new color palettes, add graphics or linear designs, and incorporate collage elements or natural materials. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/8

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Intermediate + Advanced

Tetra-Pak® Printmaking

Mark Grindell

Explore innovative approaches to printmaking using recycled Tetra-Pak® packaging as an alternative plate material. This hands-on experience introduces both intaglio and monotype techniques, with an emphasis on on imagery design, mark making, tool use, plate inking, ink removal and treatment techniques to provide a variety of print outcomes. Process demonstrations and examples of Tetra-Pak® prints will support exploration and experimentation. All inks are water-washable for easy cleanup. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $25 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 5/4–6/22

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Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking

In person

Barbara Harder

You decide - explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/29–6/3

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Beginner + Intermediate

Japanese Woodblock (Mokuhanga) – Beginner and Intermediate

In person

Margot Rocklen

Rooted in centuries of tradition, this hands-on, non-toxic process uses natural materials to produce innovative and beautiful contemporary woodblock prints. Beginners will learn to design, carve, and print a small edition using hand-applied pigments, rice paste, and kento registration to achieve rich color and subtle tonal blends. Intermediate students will expand their practice by combining mokuhanga with intaglio line work and embossing, printing expressive, dimensional images using both hand printing and an intaglio press. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $50 for materials provided by CAW including paper, Shina wood blocks, nori paste, and ink. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/21–6/2

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Beginner

The Very Basics of Printmaking

In person

Maura Galante

Curious about printmaking and terms like monotype, intaglio, relief, and lithography? This one-day workshop offers a hands-on introduction to a variety of printmaking techniques. Through demonstrations, examples, and guided practice, you’ll learn printmaking fundamentals—how to compose imagery, mix ink, prepare plates, and use a printmaking press. Bring your ideas to life and have fun while doing it! Printmaking is an expansive medium with something for everyone. This workshop is a fantastic introduction to both the CAW printmaking studio and the possibilities of the medium itself. Students will walk away with several prints. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4/12 and 5/31

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