Workshops + Classes
Group Workshops
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Fall 2025 Workshops
In this one day workshop, students will learn the basics of risograph printing as well as two simple book binding techniques: pamphlet stitching and japanese stab binding. They will leave the class with two blank handmade journals and plenty of extra riso-printed covers to make more journals at home. All supplies included— students will receive beginner book binding kits that they can keep!
Handmade RISO Journals w/ Anna Tararova
Saturday, September 13th 12pm-4pm | Capacity: 8
Member price : $120
Nonmember price: $160
Have you always wanted to try letterpress? This one-day class is the perfect course for you! Using our Vandercook Letterpresses, participants will learn how to hand-set large wood type and make a set of posters to take home. It's the perfect introduction to Zygote's Letterpress Shop. No experience necessary! All tools and supplies are provided.
Introduction to Letterpress w/ Brittany Hudak
Sunday, October 5th 10am-5pm | Capacity: 8
Member price : $127.50
Nonmember price: $170
All Levels Monoprint w/ Lisa Schonberg
Join Zygote artist Lisa Schonberg for this introduction to monoprinting - All are welcome! Already know how to monoprint? Come in and work on some projects! Never tried printmaking before? No worries - Lisa will show you all the monoprinting basics, how to use the press, tips and tricks, and more in this two-day workshop. Everyone will leave with finished prints.
Saturday October 11th & Sunday October 12th 11am-3pm Capacity: 8
Member price : $165
Nonmember price: $220
Have you ever wanted to try screen printing? In this one day workshop you will learn the basics of screen printing and get comfortable in Zygote’s screenprinting studio. Everyone in the class will leave with a finished print using a pre-made design. This workshop is perfect for total beginners who have never screenprinted and want to learn more about the process!
Screen Printing Basics w/ Chandler Mack
Thursday, October 16th 5pm-9pm Capacity: 8
Member price : $90
Nonmember price: $120
Hand Printed Reduction Linocut w/ Bee Ferance
Discover the art of reduction linocut printmaking in this hands-on workshop designed for creatives of all levels. In this one-day workshop you will learn how to design, carve, register, and print your very own multi-color relief print - all the while using techniques that do not require a press! Supplies for this workshop are not included, but we will have kits for purchase if you do not want to bring your own. *Paper is included in the price of the workshop
Saturday, October 18th 12pm-6pm | Capacity: 8
Member price : $60
Nonmember price: $80
Looking for new ways to boost your creative spark? Join us for this fun and artistically stimulating community event. Participants will sit down together on the first day and work together to create a thought provoking list of items. After that, they will set out on a three week adventure to capture their interpretation of each item. At the completion of the three weeks, the collected images of each participant will be digitally printed and displayed on our gallery walls to be critiqued as a group with guest artists.
Cleveland Photo Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 1st 12pm-1pm & November 22 12pm-3pm Capacity: 20
Pay-What-You-Can $10/$25/$50/$100/$200
Kitchen Lithography Virtual Workshop w/ Michael Whitehead
Saturday, November 1st - Video becomes available
Saturday, November 19th - Virtual Check-in session
Capacity: 20
Member price: $45
Nonmember price: $60
Discover the magic of printmaking with a hands on, fun and accessible art experience! You will receive an instructional video with handouts, as well as a virtual check-in session with our shop manager Michael Whitehead where he can troubleshoot any issues you might be having.
In this workshop, you'll learn how to create beautiful prints using aluminum foil, soda, and other household items. You’ll explore the basics of lithographic printing, design your own artwork, and pull your very own prints—no press or toxic chemicals required.
Perfect for beginners, artists, or anyone curious about DIY printmaking!
Print Pals: Festive Placemat Block Printing w/ Sequoia Bostick & Chandler Mack
Saturday, November 15th 11am-2pm | Capacity: 20
Pay-What-You-Can $10/$25/$50/$100/$200
Get your little printmakers to Zygote for this festive and fun block printing workshop! Participants will be decorating a blank placemat with pre-carved blocks, stamps, and fabric markers. Create unique placemats to use this holiday season!
General Group
Class Information
Enrollment
If you are interested in a class, don’t wait to sign up! If we do not have enough enrollments, the class will be cancelled and any paid registrations will be refunded. Class enrollment is open to the public, ages 13 and up (unless otherwise specified).
Payment
Tuition and fees are due in full upon registration - you can call, mail or sign-up online. We accept cash, checks, or credit card.
Cancellation Policy
Parking
There is free parking available in the lot adjacent to the studio.
Materials
Unless otherwise noted, all materials are included. If anything additional is required, you will receive an email shortly after registration.
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