Introduction to Woodcut with Josie Krampitz
Workshop Title: Introduction to Woodcut
Teaching Artist: Josie B. Krampitz
Capacity: 8
Date(s): Saturday, February 28th 12pm-4pm
Registration Deadline: 2/16/26
Workshop Description: Learn one of the oldest known printmaking techniques in this one day workshop. During this workshop students will design, carve, and print their very own one color woodblock print. Your Zygote instructor will go over the need-to-know basics of using and sharpening wood carving tools, rolling out relief ink using a brayer, inking up your woodblock, and proper printing techniques. When you complete the workshop, you will be able to print both by hand and on a press.
Printmaking without a Press: Monoprinting with Gelatin Plates with Wendy Partridge
Workshop Title: Printmaking without a Press: Monoprinting with Gelatin Plates with Wendy Partridge
Teaching Artist: Wendy Partridge
Capacity: 10 people
Date(s): Saturday, March 7th from 10am-4pm
Deadline to register: 2/28/26
Workshop Description: Printmaking without a Press: Monoprinting with Gelatin Plates
In this one-day workshop, students will work with Zygote teaching artist, Wendy Partridge to create a beautiful and surprising series of prints using textures, stencils, reference images, and a variety of implements. The beauty of gelatin plate printing is its speed and spontaneity, simple set up (no press required), and easy clean-up with water-based printing inks. By the end of the session, you will have learned the process and will be ready to continue experimenting on your own. This workshop is suitable for beginners as an introduction to printing, and advanced printmakers as a quick way to generate images and add layers.
Guided Studio BYOF Block Printing
Workshop Title: Guided Studio BYOF Block Printing
Teaching Artist: Chandler and Intern team
Capacity: 150
Date(s): Saturday, March 21st 12pm-4pm
Registration Deadline: 3/16/25
Workshop Description:This PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY guided studio is for artists from any discipline, as well as anyone who wants to make fun relief prints on fabric. Design and carve linoleum blocks to use to print patterns and other designs on different types of fabric. This studio is BYOF meaning all of your supplies will be included except the fabric you want to print on! Feel free to bring t-shirts, tote bags, bandanas and more.
“What is a guided open studio?”
Have you ever wanted to join in on the fun of Zygote’s open studio but don’t have the experience? Or maybe you’re a creative person who is looking for a way to stay active in your local arts community?
Introducing Zygote’s new monthly Guided Open Studio! Each month, join Program Manager Chandler Mack and some of our fantastic Z Interns for an engaging community event where everyone is welcome. This PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY guided studio is for artists from any discipline at any level.
Stop by for 30 minutes or stay for 4 hours! This open studio is designed to be flexible and laid back. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email our Program Manager, Chandler Mack at chandler@zygotepress.org
Intaglio 101: Drypoint Printing Day 1
Workshop Title: Intaglio 101: Drypoint Printing
Teaching Artist: Emma Gatzulis
Capacity: 8
Date(s): Sunday, March 22nd 12pm-3pm and Saturday, March 28th 12pm-3pm
Workshop Description: This workshop is the perfect opportunity to test the waters of intaglio printmaking. Dry point is a straightforward and tactile process that allows you to draw directly onto a copper plate with an etching needle. The result is a textured line that emulates the look of an engraving that doesn’t rely on the technical skill the process usually requires. Zygote teaching artist Emma Gatzulis will teach you everything you need to know about plate preparation, drypoint techniques, and printing your very own intaglio prints. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will have a finished small edition of drypoint prints.
Intaglio 101: Drypoint Printing Day 2
Workshop Title: Intaglio 101: Drypoint Printing
Teaching Artist: Emma Gatzulis
Capacity: 8
Date(s): Sunday, March 22nd 12pm-3pm and Saturday, March 28th 12pm-3pm
Workshop Description: This workshop is the perfect opportunity to test the waters of intaglio printmaking. Dry point is a straightforward and tactile process that allows you to draw directly onto a copper plate with an etching needle. The result is a textured line that emulates the look of an engraving that doesn’t rely on the technical skill the process usually requires. Zygote teaching artist Emma Gatzulis will teach you everything you need to know about plate preparation, drypoint techniques, and printing your very own intaglio prints. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will have a finished small edition of drypoint prints.
RISO 101 with Bee Ferance
Workshop Title: RISO 101
Teaching Artist: Bee Ferance
Capacity: 8
Date(s): Saturday, February 21st 12pm-4pm
Registration Deadline: 2/16/26
Workshop Description: Learn the basics of Risography on “Lizzo the Rizo”, Zygote’s RZ Risograph machine. Participants will make collages to print with—you can bring your own collage material such as magazines, drawings, and photos. Each artist will make a two-color print using our RZ 390ui Riso Duplicator. You will also learn basic Riso mechanics and skills that will allow you to work independently with Lizzo during Open Studio. No experience required!
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Guided Open Studio- For the Love of Printmaking- Valentine Printing
Workshop title: Guided Open Studio- For the Love of Printmaking- Valentine Printing
Teaching Artist: Chandler and Intern Team
Capacity: 150 people
Date(s): Wednesday, February 11th from 5pm-9pm
Workshop Description: This PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY guided studio is for artists from any discipline, as well as anyone who wants to make fun valentines and prints. There will be a few different stations at this guided studio utilizing different printmaking processes including screenprint, relief, and monoprint! Participants will conclude the studio time with finished prints and cards that they can keep for themselves or give to loved ones.
“What is a guided open studio?”
Have you ever wanted to join in on the fun of Zygote’s open studio but don’t have the experience? Or maybe you’re a creative person who is looking for a way to stay active in your local arts community?
Introducing Zygote’s new monthly Guided Open Studio! Each month, join Program Manager Chandler Mack and some of our fantastic Z Interns for an engaging community event where everyone is welcome. This PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY guided studio is for artists from any discipline at any level.
Stop by for 30 minutes or stay for 4 hours! This open studio is designed to be flexible and laid back. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email our Program Manager, Chandler Mack at chandler@zygotepress.org
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Intermediate Screenprint with Paul Serrianne
Workshop Title: Intermediate Screenprint Teaching Artist: Paul Serrianne
Capacity: 6
Date(s)/Times: Sunday, January 25th from 10am-4pm
Registration Deadline: 01/18/26
Deadline Extended to 01/23/26 - 1 spot left!
Workshop Description: This is the perfect class to take if you have already taken our screen basics course and want to spend a day diving a little deeper into the possibilities of screenprint. During this one-day workshop, you will explore the principles of printing multiple layers, including different types of registration and layering colors with varying opacities. Your instructor, Paul Serrianne will also provide a demonstration of the screen monoprint process (one of Paul’s specialties!) After this course, each student will have a multi-layer screenprint to bring home, and will develop a new, deeper understanding of the screenprint process.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
Open Studio
Open Studio
Price: $20
Supply fee: $10 (if you intend to use shop inks and emulsion)
No more than 10 people can work in the shop at the same time.
The Open Studio Fee covers one 4-hour Open Studio Session.
Sign Up is required online to reserve equipment/ workspace. E-mail michael@zygotepress.org for access to our Open Studio Calendar
All members are required to receive a Zygote Studio Orientation from our Shop Manager, Michael Whitehead before attending Open Studio sessions. To schedule your orientation session, please email michael@zygotepress.org.
Open Studio fees are due upon arrival, and open studio is available only to active members. If you are not currently a member but would like to sign up for open studio, you can join online in advance or in-person at Zygote.
During Open Studios, there are printmaking monitors on site to oversee the shop and answer questions. Please note that the Open Studio is not a class, it is a session designed for artists working independently on small projects.
If you need more time than is provided in Open Studio, please consider becoming an artist renter, which provides 24-hour access to the shop.
