Ready to expand your artistic horizons? Our studio is offering two exciting classes this September that will introduce you to unique and accessible printmaking methods.

Intro to Shellac Plate

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: Virginia H Davison

Discover the beauty of acid-free etching with this innovative technique! Using simple materials like mat board and shellac, you’ll learn to create stunning prints with rich tonal qualities. This one-day intensive covers everything from making your first plate to mastering the art of burnishing for gorgeous effects. Learn more

Walk away with the skills to create plates at home and return to our studio for printing.

Pochoir Monotype

Thursday, Sept. 25, 10 AM – 3 PM
Instructor: Dana Seeger

Step into the elegant world of pochoir, the refined stencil technique that captivated Parisian artists from the late 1800s through the 1930s. This painterly approach to printmaking combines the spontaneity of monotypes with the precision of custom stencils.

Each print you create will be completely unique, and you’ll leave with several finished pieces plus the knowledge to continue your pochoir journey. Dana will guide you through press calibration, ink conditioning, and professional printing techniques. Learn more

Donate Art to Support BARN

BARN’s annual Night at BARN gala is essential to raising the funds needed to keep our facility and programs humming! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 and features a new way for artists to support the effort: by donating items on display in the studios (value $25+) to be available for sale, with 100% of the proceeds going to BARN. Please consider donating some of your work to be sold in the Print and Book Studio. Learn More

Submissions Welcome: Book Arts Exhibition

Our studio is working to organize an exhibition in October at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts of handmade books and artist’s books made by people in the BARN community. You’re welcome to sell your work through the gallery, or have it on display only. For more information, contact print.lead@bainbridgebarn.org.

More Upcoming Classes & Events

Print & Book Studio Orientation: Member Fob Activation
Multiple dates available

This introduction is required for members seeking fob access to, or press certification in, the Print & Book Studio. Learn more

Night at BARN Decoration Making
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1 – 3 PM
Help us get ready for our third annual Night at BARN gala. Learn more

Night at BARN Decoration Making
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1 – 3 PM
Help us get ready for our third annual Night at BARN gala. Learn more

Introduction to Western Paper Marbling
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 AM – 4 PM
Play with the color wheel using the marbling technique. Learn more

Night at BARN Decoration Making
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1 – 3 PM
Help us get ready for our third annual Night at BARN gala. Learn more

Studio Cleanup Day
Friday, Sept. 26, 3 – 4 PM
Come help us clean up, organize, and maintain the studio to keep our beautiful space in good shape. Learn more

Make Your Own Sketchbook
Thursday, Oct. 16, 10 AM – 4 PM
Create your own sketchbook with blank pages and a hard cover. Learn more

Introduction to Linocut
Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn the art of relief printing as you carve your own linoleum plate and use the press to print your design. Learn more

Gelli Plate Printing
Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 AM – 3 PM
Learn to use flexible Gelli plates with stencils and ink to create colorful prints by hand. Learn more

The Modern Chisel: Intro to Power Carving
2 meetings, beginning Monday, Nov. 17, 9 AM – 5 PM
Explore the art of contemporary wood carving in this hands-on introduction to power carving techniques. Learn more

Intermediate Linocut Printmaking
Thursday, Nov. 20, 10 AM – 4 PM
Explore the art of linocut further in this intermediate workshop with printmaker Dana Harris Seeger. Learn more