Sawtooth School of Visual Arts, N.C.

In this workshop, students learned printmaking techniques to create unique prints using monotype and transfer processes. Making images on plexiglass plates with water-soluble crayons and watercolor, then transferred them to paper using a press, along with layering techniques through Xerox transfers. (Photos by Robert Grand.)

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Metropolitan Museum of Art, Printmaking, Teen Program, NYC.

Teens explored how artists transform found images into personal artworks in a printmaking and mixed media workshop inspired by Lorna Simpson: Source Notes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. They reimagined everyday visuals, like vintage magazines and digital archives through collage, printmaking, and storytelling. After visiting the exhibition, they created layered pieces that expressed identity, memory, and imagination. (Photos by Filip Wolak)

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Zine-Making Workshop at Parsons, The New School
Presented in partnership with ReMemory Directory and AIGA NYC.

An immersive zine-making workshop at Parsons, The New School. This hands-on session invited participants to explore personal narrative, collective memory, and experimental printmaking through the creation of their own zines.

Attendees engaged with guided prompts and demonstrations to translate their stories and ideas into visual narratives. They experimented with layout, layering, and analog processes, producing unique zines that reflected their individual voices.

Supported by Mohawk Paper, materials were provided for participants to fully dive into the DIY publishing process. The workshop welcomed all skill levels and offered a creative space to develop new skills, find inspiration, and complete a finished piece to take home.

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Peters Valley School of Craft, Printmaking, NJ.

As part of the programming at Peters Valley School of Craft, each instructor was invited to share the background of their artistic practice. These introductions offered students and staff a chance to learn more about the instructors’ creative journeys, influences, and approaches to craft.

By sharing personal stories, past projects, and insights into their mediums, instructors helped foster a sense of connection and community within the workshop environment. This time of introduction not only set the tone for collaborative learning but also highlighted the diverse experiences and perspectives that shape contemporary craft education.

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