Printing Classes in Washington, DC

Modern calligraphy is a more free form style of writing that maintains the elegance of traditional calligraphy while allowing for more self-expression. In this Modern Calligraphy - Brush Lettering class you'll learn all the techniques you need to make the thick and thin lines that creates the beautiful letter forms of calligraphy with a brush pen...

Let’s make something beautiful to celebrate the moms in your life, in this easy step-by-step, beginner friendly, watercolor floral card making class. No experience necessary - we’ll go over basic watercolor techniques such as wet on dry, wet on wet, gradient, and color blending. Then we’ll work on our final project - a gorgeous card for ...

This class is the first in our Virtual Landscapes the Easy Way series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you also take Session 2 to benefit the most from the learning experience Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 2 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Watercolor Landscapes the Easy Way - Session 1 Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a...

The course will be on the evolution of the French Renaissance, focusing on the redesign of Fontainebleau by Francois I. We will learn how the School of Fointainebleau was inspired by Italian artists brought on by Francois I and how the style bean to permeate all aspects of French arts, outside of solely interior design. Artists who we will be discussed...

Explore methods of printing portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and the body using linocut. In this course, you’ll learn about printmaking techniques used by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Emil Nolde,  Katsushika Hokusai, and others, and develop your own printmaking style.  Virtual art class for Ages 18+ (Adults of All Skill Levels)...

Platinum and Palladium prints are considered the zenith of alternative process printing. Two of the most precious metals on earth combine to produce images of gorgeous tonal value. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to start making Pt/Pd prints in your own home. Classes will start with a history and explanation of the process followed...

In this 3 day workshop you will create a beautiful lettering piece with me via Zoom! I’ll work with you and guide you through lettering on the iPad and how to make a piece come together beautifully. Each day we will have a 2 hour workshop with a 15 min Q&A at the end. So you have plenty of time to ask me questions about the workshop or...

This class marries Chancery Cursive, an elegant italic hand, with beautiful floral border design and illustration. You will learn how to use a dip pen and ink to create flowing lettering. Watercolor technique will be taught along with border design. Explore how to relate the textual content to the decorative embellishment. A supply list will be sent....

Learn and master the beautiful art of calligraphy and hand lettering in this class for adults. Understand the structure of letters and explore three basic styles based on classic forms that you can adapt for gift enclosures, envelopes and more. Learn about pens, brushes, inks, papers and the tools of the trade and how to use them, and begin to develop...

In our two session, beginner-friendly WebJam, hosted online via Zoom, we will help you get comfortable with Procreate. Impress your boo, family and fans by sending them your very own, oh-so-professional digital greeting card. Or just make your hand lettering inspirational quote go viral on Instagram with those smooth serifs! In our two session, beginner-friendly...

Learn the basic techniques of hand lettering in our beginner-friendly Hand Lettering two session WebJam, hosted online via Zoom. Learn techniques of hand lettering in our two session Beginner Hand Lettering WebJam, hosted online via Zoom. Part 1 will introduce basic techniques and Part 2 will provide an opportunity to build on what you learned in...

This workshop is designed to give you a quick and accessible guide to the basics of digital negatives. Perfect for those looking to get started on a project from home with the tools and materials you already have. We'll begin with a digital image  which could be a scan of a negative or a digital file from any camera - and work through turning...

Artists’ books have been used as sites for exploring ideas for many centuries. From the sketchbook to a completed work in the book format, book structures help artists present their concerns in a condensed intimate environment that utilizes two and three-dimensional space in combination with time. This unique aspect of books provides the opportunity...

Without an enlarger, you are free to think outside of the box, work with new materials, and learn how to design strong images without having the same control as a traditional enlarger. Participants will work with various light sources, most of which are readily available in one's home. Other unconventional materials will be explored, such as sand,...