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This summer, the Print & Book Arts Studio is deep in ink, with gelli plates, letterpress, intaglio, monoprinting, and more. Several classes have just one or two spots left, so don’t delay!

Next-Level Gelli Printing

Saturday–Sunday, June 27 – 28

Already know the basics of Gelli plate printing? This workshop takes you further — image transfer, more complex layering techniques, and new ways to work with the plate. A satisfying next step for anyone ready to push their practice.

Deep Dive into Gel Plates

3 meetings beginning Wednesday, July 15

Deepen your experience with gel plates in this three-week, beginner-friendly class that delves a little deeper into techniques for making gorgeous monoprints. You’ll be learning a new technique each week and be able to use several colors.

Letterpress Essentials: Metal Type

Monday, July 6 | 1 – 5:30 PM

Get certified to set metal type and use the Vandercook No. 099 proof press — the foundation for serious letterpress work in the studio. A focused, hands-on afternoon that opens up a lot of what the studio has to offer.

Summer Youth: Print Your Style (Ages 10-16)

5 meetings, beginning Monday, Aug. 3 | 1 – 4 PM

From first sketch to final print, young artists discover how their ideas come to life in ink and fabric. A full week of hands-on printmaking for anyone ready to put their mark on something.


Summer Intaglio Series

Four Ways into Intaglio

The studio is running a progression of intaglio workshops this summer. Try one or do them all.

Intaglio Monoprinting

Thursday, July 9 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Create drypoint plates and layer in multiple colors through monoprint painting — a beginner-friendly introduction to intaglio that produces genuinely surprising results.

Only 1 spot left!

Solarplate Intaglio Printing

Tuesday, July 21 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Collograph Collage Printing

Thursday, Aug. 20 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Tetra Pak Printmaking

Saturday, Aug. 29 | 10 AM – 4 PM

Explore the full catalog of Print & Book Arts classes and Open Studio sessions:

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Questions or ideas?

Contact printbookarts.lead@bainbridgebarn.org