Printing Classes in Washington, DC

Receive thorough instruction on calligraphy letterforms, and learn the contemplative aspects of calligraphy in the process. Moving the pen on the paper becomes a moving meditation, a stress-relieving resource for equanimity and harmony of body and mind. Design elements will be covered, working with various tools, the historical context of hand lettering...

For those already acquainted with basic calligraphic letterforms and materials, don't miss an opportunity to use the tools of your choice (dip pen, cartridge pen, Pilot Parallel Pen, or a quill pen) and continue practicing the contemplative aspects of calligraphy in the process. Gather your favorite materials and meet once a week for calligraphy practice...

Bookbinding for the Photographer: Sequencing, Printing and Binding Methods Over the past decade, photography books have seen a resurgence within the art world, this time transcending their original use as survey or catalog to become ideal spaces and platforms to experience and disseminate work. Through class discussions, demonstrations and individual...

Let's gain the freedom of brush strokes that give excitement to art work. Continuous practice of Oriental brush painting makes us aware of our world and allows us to capture the spirit of the subject. Course covers basic elements including calligraphy and discipline essential to the practice of Sumi-e.  Lectures, demonstrations, individual help...

This course introduces students to the techniques of linocut: a variant of woodcut printmaking that they can achieve at home. The linoleum blocks are carved with gouges, inked with a roller, and then (impressively) impressed on to paper, printing a mirror image of the design. It features the option to print a small or large edition (multiple images)...

In our two session, Beginner Brush Pen Lettering WebJam, hosted online via Zoom, our JamMaster will introduce you to the basic techniques of brush pen lettering and guide you through exercises to introduce you to and enhance your modern calligraphy skills. In session 1, on August 5, you will learn the basic strokes of brush pen lettering, focusing...

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

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...

Understand primary, secondary, tertiary, and analogous colors, and how they fit into the complementary color circle.  Learn about hue, value, and intensity and how these terms translate to the Adobe suite of graphic design software. Students will work from digital color palettes, mix acrylic paints to see how colors affect each other and explore...

Take advantage of the functionality and productivity found in AutoCAD. Learn the fundamentals of AutoCAD in this hands-on course and discover how to efficiently prepare 2D digital drawings. Specifically designed for interior designers and using the Microsoft operating system, this course will cover the basics of AutoCAD drawing software.  Topics...

Adobe Lightroom is a comprehensive application that allows you to organize, optimize and share your photography. This course will introduce the fundamentals of a Lightroom workflow. Learn to properly import photos into the library, develop and edit photos, and share photos using social media, web pages and photo printing.  We will also look at...

This class explores New York’s exciting art scene through a series of virtual gallery and studio visits, including live interviews with producers, curators, and gallery reps, to illuminate the works on view and help to spark critical discussions about art and photography. Excursions extend from Manhattan, to Brooklyn and Queens, and focus on contemporary...

This DIY Darkroom course is divided in 4 segments: #1: Lo-fi Darkroom #2: DIY Cameras & Developers #3: Camera-less Photography #4: Historic Processes Access to water will be necessary for all courses some materials may need to be sourced either from your local supermarket or ordered online. Segment 3 space that can be made 'light safe'...

A photo zine is most often a hand-made, self-published book that is easy and inexpensive to create. Zines offer exciting potential as a platform for creative expression and as a democratized platform that can help get your work out into the world. Further, in the online age a photo zine can fulfill the desire to hold, feel, and sense a tangible art...

Ziatype prints exhibit rich dark tones and virtually unlimited color combinations from cool to warm. Zia's are a variation on traditional palladium process but offer many advantages in ease of use, and greater flexibility & potential for experimentation than platinum/palladium printing.  The first part of this class focuses on creating appropriate...