Printing Classes in San Francisco, CA

Explore the techniques of monotype: applying paint and printing ink directly onto a plexiglass surface and passing it through an etching press. Allowing only one print, monotype is not intended for production but rather for the expressive and painterly effects that cannot be achieved by other printmaking. Brayers, paint brushes, drawing tools and paper...

Learn basic screen printing techniques and explore how to apply this highly versatile art to a variety of materials. The class is tailored to individual projects.  Materials fee of $20 included. Yard and half of fabric of choice specifically something with weight (Cotton, Muslin, canvas).  Speedball water base ink (color of choice) ...

The Screen Printing Class Includes: Blank Allmade t-shirts (2nds) to print on (these are yours to keep, sizes vary) Lunch for both days (call week prior for vegetarian options) Ryonet screen printing class book and materials for note taking Most importantly, the skills and knowledge to progress in the industry The Screen Printing Class Covers:...

Learn the basics of screen printing - or brush up on old skills - in this one day project-oriented workshop. We will spend the morning covering the basics of screen printing and making our own tiny screen. In the afternoon we will print skeletons on paper and cloth.  Please bring $5 materials fee for instructor. If you wish to print tee shirts,...

Get started with linocut printmaking and learn techniques of carving and printing. We will begin designing our linocuts with a strong and tight drawing to get the best possible print. We will look at historical block printing such as posters and tarot cards for inspiration. Materials fee of $35 due to instructor day of.

This is a holiday special and Studio4404’s gift to you!  we will have fun making unique gift wrapping paper, cards, and boxes. A day of creating and thinking of others at this holiday time of year.   Materials list to bring: brayer roller tubes of acrylic paints of your favorite colors paint brushes for application scraper ...

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,...

Learn how to cut a design or pattern into metal by using a chemical etchant. This ancient technique has been used in a wide range of applications through many cultures, from printing plates and champlevé to medieval armor.  Class will cover two methods for preparing metal for etching, PNP (Press & Peel) and using a scribe. Beginning students...

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...

In this five week course we will delve into the world of illustration! We will learn about illustration as a communicative art that is used to narrate books, magazines, newspapers, and advertising. Illustrators must create eye catching work, but also be able to hold an audience with a story and a message. We will learn the process of making a successful...

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...

In this class, we will use the medium of collage to explore composition and design layout for artistic expression. Each class will focus on a different way to approach starting an art piece with exercises and examples given to help you approach the blank page in new ways. This class is a great way to try new things and experiment with paper, glue,...

Inspired by the swirling sky of Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting, this intermediate level design explores various couching methods over gilt and cotton threads, the application of gold leaf, and the wrapping of pearl purl mixed with some basic embroidery stitches. Glittering metal threads couched with Van Gogh’s preference of complementary...