Printing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Create a custom stamp design and print your own patches. Express yourself and embrace the power of the multiple- what printmaking is all about! Fabric patches are a great way to make a unique statement on clothing, backpacks, hats and more. We will cover design, stamp carving, fabric selection, and printing techniques. Leave class with approximately...

Do you find yourself wanting to create typography that is unique and original? Does a project you're working on require a hand lettered solution? Do you enjoy doodling and want to learn a new skill?  In this workshop, we’ll cover: What is hand lettering and how can it be used The anatomy and construction of letters Basic lettering styles...

Monotype is a great adventure in printmaking. In this class we explore the huge range of marks and images possible. We use water based inks to create richly layered and textured unique prints - monotypes.

Learn the beautiful art of bundle dyeing with plants! In this four-hour workshop, you will gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you explore the process of bundle dyeing.  We will cover an introduction to natural dye plants, mordants, and different types of fabric. We will work with natural dyestuffs including onion skins,...

This class will emphasis the poster as a voice art form used throughout historical social movements. The emphasis will be on content rather than a formality orientation of most art courses. Students will be introduced to basic materials and techniques of silkscreen printmaking. (Rubylith and other traditional forms of printmaking.) Participants will...

Explore color screen printing through a variety of layered image making processes. Learn methods for color juxtaposition, creating additional color through overlapping shape and texture, and create simple photographic halftones using the computer. This class is intended for students with basic screen printing experience to expand their image making...

Learn to make your own amazing collage material that we will then incorporate through a range of collage techniques to make beautiful, lively works of art. The first sessions will focus on mark making with paint, printmaking, and paper marbling techniques. In the second half of the class, we'll cut and curate our painted papers to put together new...

This class is a playful exploration of what makes digital drawing on the iPad fun and special. We will have fun with digital drawing tools and compare some pencil techniques with what can be done with actual pencil and paper. activities.  This will include finding different ways to create symbolic shapes and forms, scribbles, solid and textured...

This class is an exploration of what makes digital drawing on the iPad fun and special. We will have fun with digital drawing tools and compare some pencil techniques with what can be done with actual pencil and paper. activities. This will include creating images using symbolic shapes and forms, scribbles, solid and textured colors and exploring...

In this class students will learn how to draw their favorite animal friend and then we'll bring out the paints, markers, colored pencils, pastels, stamps and whatever else we can throw on the canvas and watch your pet portrait come to life!  Bring in a print out of your animal muse (try to make it as large as possible to fit on a 8.5”x11”...

Great for all ages from 0-103! Get creative and press or draw your own design into sand. We will then pour molten glass over the molded sand to create an embossed panel of glass art. Use your handprint, your pet's paw print, or a memento. What you immortalize in glass up to you. Five pounds of glass included. (Larger designs are charged $2/lb beyond...

Learn the history of jewelry mold making, and current low tech methods. Learn how rubber molds are made with the “Vulcanizer”and how they are cut. Instead of the same old printed jewelry, there are several other low tech ways to repeat the waxes. The wax finished products can be sent off site to be cast for a fee dependent on the metal's current...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a half day, 3 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

Digital Photo Academy instructors are available to accommodate personal schedules and provide a full day, 7 hours of instruction to suit the needs of individual parties. Typically the session will last approximately, beginning with a discussion about the student’s specific camera equipment and photographic needs, then leading into an in-the-field...

This is an exciting intensive workshop to learn the complete process of collage, mixed media methods and techniques. At the same time we will be working intuitively, exploring our own unique expressions. Come join us for work and fun and learning: Learn to mix and create your own personal palette.  Learn to create your own collage materials...