Workshops & Classes

Relief printmaking is a technique that involves carving or cutting away parts of a block or other material, leaving the raised areas to receive ink. Paper is placed over the inked surface, and the image is transferred either by hand or with a printmaking press. Since the image on the block or plate is permanent, multiple impressions can be made. We will work primarily with linoleum blocks, and other surfaces such as wood and cardboard will be discussed. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $12 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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/26

Learn basic Japanese woodblock skills in 3 sessions. You will plan a simple color drawing for your print, then transfer the different colors of the design to soft, easily-cut blocks. Using linoleum-cutting tools you will carve the designs into the blocks, adding traditional kento registration guides on each block, insuring that your printing paper will always align correctly. Lastly, you will have time to print your blocks using the centuries-old technique of brushing rice paste and liquid pigments directly onto the blocks. You will print the blocks consecutively by hand on an assortment of colored and textured Asian papers. If you enjoy the technique and want to learn a more complex version, you can register for an intermediate mokuhanga class where we use shina plywood blocks and cutting tools specifically designed for this method of printmaking. Includes 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/30–8/13

Screen printing (also known as silkscreen or serigraphy) is a technique in which ink is pushed through a mesh screen onto paper underneath. Stencils can be placed or drawn on the screen to block the ink from reaching certain areas of the paper, creating a specific design. As long as the image remains on the screen, multiple impressions can be made. Photographic images can also be used as stencils using light sensitive emulsions. Printing in multiple colors, and silkscreen monoprints will also be discussed. The tuition for this class includes a materials 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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 8/2