Workshops & Classes

Give your delicate prints and artworks on Asian paper a new lease on life through the traditional Japanese technique of Urauchi mounting. Perfect for artists and printmakers, this two-day workshop focuses on restoring and preserving wrinkled or warped pieces using time-honored materials and methods. On the first day, students will observe a detailed demonstration of the Urauchi process—wetting the artwork, applying rice paste, and carefully adhering it to a durable backing paper before stretching it on a board to dry. Participants will then mount a small piece of their own. Don't have artwork in need of flattening? We'll provide wrinkled Asian papers to practice on. On day two, you'll release your dried, now-flat work from the stretcher board and have the chance to mount additional pieces of various sizes. The session wraps up with group discussion, troubleshooting, and guidance on continuing the process at home. A rare chance to learn a meticulous, meditative craft that bridges

Term: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/11–12/12

Monotype is the creation of a one-of-a-kind print. It is the most painterly and spontaneous of all the printmaking processes. We will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create a series of unique, multilayered prints with a rich variety of mark making, pattern, and texture. Both oil based inks as well as water based materials will be used, and participants will be assisted on the studio’s printmaking presses. All levels welcome- come expand and explore your visual horizons! 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: Fall 2025

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 12/13