Discover the art of block printing and collage in this immersive five-day workshop! We’ll focus on carving techniques, pattern design, and layering to create bold, expressive prints and patterns. As the week progresses, we’ll explore how block printing can be combined with hand stitching and collage, to add texture and storytelling to your work. Whether you're new to block printing or looking to expand your skills, this class offers a creative and supportive space to experiment and play as you create a series of memorable art pieces. I’ll guide you through each step of the process. On our last day, we’ll put the finishing touches on our artwork and share our completed pieces with the group.
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Diane Kappa
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

Printing from a drawing carved into wood block is the oldest and most straightforward form of printmaking. Artists of all levels enjoy its potential for intricate detail and graphic impact. Learn the basics of relief printmaking, including carving techniques, care of tools, types of wood and paper, registration, and how to use mark-making to translate ideas into dynamic black and white images. Instruction will cover printing by hand and on an etching press, using oil-based inks. This course is most suitable for folks that have some experience with printmaking, but all levels are welcome. Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rebecca Gilbert
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Unleash your creativity in this Mixed Media Printing class, where you'll explore the vibrant world of gel plate printing! This class promises a joyful journey of discovery for artists of all levels. Join us as we dive into the fascinating process of printing without a press, utilizing a variety of plates and materials. Experience the thrill of layering with stencils, tissue paper, and embellishments. Throughout the course, you'll compile your creations into a beautiful book, serving as both a personal showcase and a valuable reference of techniques. Let your imagination soar in an inspiring and supportive environment, where there are no limits. Come and experience the joy of mixed media printing—your artistic adventure awaits!
 
Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut
Instructor: Sharon Collins
Cost: $1,596
Sponsor: Artists Rising Creativity Retreats
Website, email, 860-781-4389

This six-week class introduces students to stone lithography, the traditional printmaking method of creating fine art prints from drawings made on limestone blocks. Students will learn the basics of this fascinating process, including graining the limestone to prepare it for drawing, creating an image in oil-based lithographic crayons and ink, etching the stone by means of a chemical process, inking the stone, and operating PAFA’s litho press to print an edition of prints. Students will benefit not only from expert class instruction, but also from access to PAFA’s beautiful, light-filled printmaking facilities (including its selection of limestone blocks) and plenty of monitored lab hours for outside work for the entire length of the course! Note: Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rae Helms
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Learn to let loose, and just make through the painterly medium of monotype! Explore the limitless possibilities of oil-based and water-based monotype, drypoint monoprint, and screenprint monotype through experimentation and spontaneous creation. Learn to break out of rigid thinking and just play with the materials with no judgment, no prerequisite skills, and no pressure. Work back into prints with mixed media techniques to expand the scope for abstraction and expression. Content includes technical advice from an artist-instructor ideally skilled in a variety of media, as well as critiques to expand your creative boundaries. Class time prioritizes access to the printing facilities, and students will be encouraged to continue developing their prints with the media of their choice outside of class.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Justine Ditto
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Deadline to register: November 1, 2026. Level: Beginner. This class will cover an introductory overview to the process of relief printmaking, its history, various methods, and producing multiples through printing. Students will complete one print (image) to entirety over their time in this course. You will have the option to create one block to print from using either linoleum or birch plywood. You will produce 6-8 quality prints of this image and experiment with printing by hand and on a small press. We will examine material choices, image/composition decision making, drawing techniques, transfer techniques, carving, printing, tool care, print studio practices, and DIY methods. Students will have the option to explore their own style and creative interests within their imagery.
 
Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Instructor: Derek Hibbs
Cost: $125
Sponsor: River Arts, Inc.
Website, email, 608-643-5215

Abstract art transforms complex visual ideas into minimalist compositions by stripping away detail to focus purely on: Line, form, color, and texture. Monotype painting (using wax color sticks on a heated plate) is a fast, dynamic, and highly rewarding process. The method is easy and highly engaging for artists of all skill levels. Day-1 Structure: Covers equipment setup, monotype safety, color stick application, masking techniques, and paper selection. Day-2 Structure: Dives into minimalist expression, translating natural forms or imagined spaces into line, form, color & texture, mood-driven surfaces with ample painting time and personalized feedback.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio & Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999

"Abstract Art: A Sense of Place" Encaustic Monotype Workshop by instructor Jorge Luis Bernal is a 2-day studio intensive that explores emotional and conceptual connections to physical environments through heated wax printmaking. This educational class focuses away from traditional replication to give artists the tools to distill complex ideas of "home" and "nation" into layered, expressive abstractions. Day 1: Foundations & Techniques. Day 2: Expression & Application: Dive into conceptual expression using photos or imagined spaces for inspiration. Painting goes beyond merely recording a physical location. Enjoy ample painting time and personalized feedback through direct Q&A sessions with Jorge throughout the workshop.
 
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Instructor: Jorge Luis Bernal
Cost: $545.00 Tax & materials included
Sponsor: Jorge Luis Bernal Studio & Workshops
Website, email, 301-821-3999