Print Courses
Courses will roll out mid-February 2025 (join newsletter for updates)!
Ways to Learn Printmaking! (Click each drop-down)
Print Play: Short 1–4 Hour Experiences
Print Play: Short 1–4 Hour Experiences – A Fun "Taste Test" of Printmaking
Print Play are short 1-4 hour workshops perfect for anyone curious about printmaking but not ready to dive into long-term courses. These workshops offer an affordable, fun, and low-commitment way to explore printmaking. You’ll experiment with simple techniques and pre-made designs—materials are provided so you can just enjoy the process. Think of it as dipping your toes into the world of printmaking!
Bring a family member, colleague or your bestie and discover what makes printmaking so exciting. Print Play workshops may also align with current exhibitions or public programs.
Build Skills: Multi-Week Classes and Weekend Workshops
Build Skills: Multi-Week Classes and Weekend Workshops
For those ready to dive deeper, we offer structured courses and workshops that provide a comprehensive introduction to printmaking techniques. These include 6-week and 4-week core courses in screenprinting, etching, and lithography, as well as weekend workshops. Most courses are beginner-friendly, with small class sizes (maximum of 6 participants).
This is also the perfect path to build your skills and take a step toward joining Open Studio’s vibrant community of printmakers (through membership).
Private Instruction: Personalized One-on-One Learning
Private Instruction: Personalized One-on-One Learning
We also offer private instruction tailored to your specific interests and needs so you can embark on a personalized printmaking journey.
- Custom curriculum created by an artist-instructor.
- Cost: $50/hour (4-hour minimum, $180). Additional time billed in half-hour increments.
- Materials: $25/session (varies by medium) or purchase your own with guidance.
- Scheduling based on mutual availability.
Print Play: Short 1–4 Hour Experiences – A Fun "Taste Test" of Printmaking
Print Play are short 1-4 hour workshops perfect for anyone curious about printmaking but not ready to dive into long-term courses. These workshops offer an affordable, fun, and low-commitment way to explore printmaking. You’ll experiment with simple techniques and pre-made designs—materials are provided so you can just enjoy the process. Think of it as dipping your toes into the world of printmaking!
Bring a family member, colleague or your bestie and discover what makes printmaking so exciting. Print Play workshops may also align with current exhibitions or public programs.
Check out the print glossary. Contact studio@openstudio.ca for details.
No refunds or makeup sessions; participants must be 18+ or 16+ with a signed guardian waiver.