Workshops + Classes
NEW! SCREENPRINTING CERTIFICATION COURSES!
Have you always wanted to learn how to make screenprints? Great news! We have streamlined the process with our new Screenprinting Certification courses. If you take both Screenprinting Basics & Intermediate Screenprinting you are officially certified to work solo at Zygote during Open Studio! Simply sign up for both courses below.
Upcoming Workshops
Screenprinting Basics with Hannah Manocchio
Thursday, May 25, 5:30-7:30
$65 (members: $49)
Limited to 10
Join Zygote Teaching Artist Hannah Manocchio, owner of the screenprinting business Snakes & Aceys for this introductory screenprinting workshop! All are welcome! She will walk you through the basics – and get you comfortable in Zygote’s screenprinting studio. This course is required to complete our new Screenprinting Certification.
Cyanotypes from Photo Negatives with Aja Joi Grant
Saturday and Sunday, June 17 & 18th, 10am-2pm
$209 (members: $156.75)
Limited to 8
Zygote Teaching Artist and photographer Aja Joi Grant will teach you how to create gorgeous blue prints using your own digital negatives and the cyanotype process. No fancy cameras needed - your cell phone photos will work just fine. Students will learn how to make negatives on transparencies and use cyanotype chemicals and the sun to make their prints.
Halftone Screenprinting with Tressa Jones
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25th 10-3pm
$209 (members: $156.75)
Limited to 8
This advanced screenprinting workshop will focuses on processes for screenprinting halftones. Your instructor, Tressa Jones (from Pittsburgh) will cover how to make one-, two color, and CMYK color separations in Photoshop, laser printing films, burning screens, and finally printing. Incorporating halftones into your screenprints is an excellent way to expand your imagery, integrate photography, and add dimension. Upon completion of this workshop students will have a basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop’s following functions: photo editing, creating layers, creating bitmap halftones, and performing color separations (two-color and CMYK). You will learn to wash out a halftone screen, register multiple color prints, and integrate halftone images into their screenprinting practice.
RISO 101 with Elyse Herrera
Saturday, July 1, 10-3pm
$118 (members: $89)
Limited to 8
Learn the basics of Risography on “Lizzo the Rizo”, Zygote’s RZ 390ui 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 Riso Duplicator. They will also learn basic Riso mechanics and skills so they can work independently with Lizzo during Open Studio.
Pressure Printing with Wendy Partridge
Sunday, July 9th, 10am-4pm
$139 (members: $104.25 )
Limited to 8
Pressure printing is a flexible, experimental approach to letterpress printing, used to create textural prints. This one-day workshop provides a wonderful introduction to Zygote’s Vandercook presses, the workhorses of letterpress printing. You will learn an easy, no-fuss way to print textural elements and other materials to produce atmospheric prints in a series, or as unique and playful variations. No previous printmaking experience necessary.
Screenprinting Basics with Hannah Manocchio
Thursday, July 13, 5:30-7:30
$65 (members: $49)
Limited to 10
Join Zygote Teaching Artist Hannah Manocchio, owner of the screenprinting business Snakes & Aceys for this introductory screenprinting workshop! All are welcome! She will walk you through the basics – and get you comfortable in Zygote’s screenprinting studio. This course is required to complete our new Screenprinting Certification.
Intermediate RISO with Elyse Herrera
Thursday, July 20th and Thursday, July 27, 5:30-8:30pm
$200 (members: $150)
Limited to 8
If you’ve already taken RISO 101, and want to expand your knowledge - this is the course for you! On the first night, Elyse Herrera will teach you advanced file set up, using both Photoshop and Spectrolite. Then participants will have a week to work on their files at home. At the second workshop, participants will make their prints using “Lizzo the Rizo”, Zygote’s RZ 390ui Risograph machine
All Levels Monoprinting with Lisa Schonberg
Saturday and Sunday, July 22 & 23, 10am-3pm
$195 (members: $146.25)
Limited to 8
Join Zygote instructor Lisa Schonberg for this two-day, all levels Monoprinting Intensive! Have a monoprinting project you want to work on? Never made a monoprint before? All are welcome! Lisa will introduce you to several monoprinting techniques, teach you how to use the presses, and will get you acquainted with Zygote’s shop. If you’re an advanced printmaker, Lisa can help you with a specific project – and if you’re new to the process, that’s ok too!
Embossed Printmaking with Patricia Brett
Saturday and Sunday, August 5 & 6, 10am-2pm
$187 (members: $141)
Limited to 8
Utilizing linoleum plates, students will learn how to transfer an image onto the plate, explore carving methods particular to embossed printing, review paper selection, soaking and handling of papers, and proofing of the print. By the end of the workshop, students will have an understanding of the process of embossed printmaking (also known as blind intaglio) and will have proofed and printed the plate created during the workshop. Workshop includes a brief discussion of the history of embossed printmaking with an overview of historical and contemporary examples of this medium. Students are encouraged to bring sketches or images for inspiration, and to transfer onto the plates for printing.
Intermediate Screenprinting with Paul Serrianne
Tuesday, August 15 & Thursday, August 17th, 5:30-8:30pm
$187 (members: $141)
Limited to 8
NEW! Part II of our Screenprinting Certification Course! If you’ve already taken Screen Basics, and you’re ready to learn more, then this two-part workshop is for you. Once completed you will be officially certified to work solo at Zygote during Open Studio! On Day 1, you will learn photoshop basics, separate your files, and coat your screens. On Day Two you will expose your screens, learn registration and make your prints!
Screenprinting on Apparel with Chris Dant
Saturday and Sunday, September 2 & 3, 10-3pm
$200 (members: $150)
Limited to 8
Already have some screenprinting knowledge but want to learn specifically how to print on fabric? Zygote Instructor Chris Dant will show you how to successfully print t-shirts, tote bags, or anything fabric! Come to class with a design ready, and you will expose your screen and learn how to use a t-shirt press.
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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
Instructor will notify participants regarding material that may be needed for the class. Some classes will require materials that can be purchased at Zygote.
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