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Graphic Arts Workshop THEN AND NOW

GAW Studio 2565 3rd St. #305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Graphic Arts Workshop THEN AND NOW: Works by past and present members Come join us at this beautiful gallery located in an amazing letterpress print shop, Dependable Letterpress. Graphic Arts Workshop, a printing co-op in Dogpatch will be exhibiting recent print works alongside a tribute to the Workshop's founders (founded 1953). Location: Dependable Letterpress 1192 [...]

Graphic Arts Workshop at Jolt and Bolt

Jolt & Bolt Cafe 2325 3rd St # 100, San Francisco, United States

Check us out, Etch us in!  And if you’re a printmaker, come on board!   This month Jolt and Bolt features original hand-pulled prints by members of the Graphic Arts Workshop, our neighbors located at 2565 Third Street #305.

Into the Mystic

GAW Studio 2565 3rd Street # 305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Gallery 305 presents Into the Mystic An Exhibition of Fine Art Prints from Several GAW Printmakers When: September 1, 2018 (First Saturday in Dogpatch) From 1 to 6 pm *Gallery 305 is also open Monday through Fridays from 9 to 4 The lyrics to “Into the Mystic” (written by Van Morrison) pertain to a [...]

OpenStudio 2018

GAW Studio 2565 3rd Street # 305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Graphic Arts Workshop Fall OpenStudio 2018 Part of the ArtSpan San Francisco OpenStudion event. SF Open Studios, the oldest and largest open studios' program in the country, is an annual, month-long art event in October and November that showcases over 800 emerging and established San Francisco artists in their studios. Last year, 2017, marked the 42nd Anniversary of SF Open Studios!  An [...]

Lithography Class at GAW

GAW Studio 2565 3rd Street # 305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Learn traditional stone lithography in this six-session workshop at the Graphic Arts Workshop. 6 four-hour evening sessions 6:00 pm to 10:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays October 29 to November 14 Learn traditional stone lithography in this six-session evening workshop co-taught by Elan Kamesar and Anthony Ryan at the Graphic Arts Workshop. Embrace this unique [...]

WORKS BY MEMBERS OF THE GRAPHIC ARTS WORKSHOP

the Negative Space Gallery of Dependable Letterpress 1192 Illinois Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

"LOVE" WORKS BY MEMBERS OF THE GRAPHIC ARTS WORKSHOPFeb 8 to Apr 26 - gallery open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pmat the Negative Space Gallery of Dependable Letterpress1192 Illinois Street between 22nd & 23rd San Franciscoopening reception: Feb 15 5-8 pmThese works are produced by members of Graphic Arts Workshop, a cooperative studio for printmaking in the [...]

Get Inky Day! Sunday

GAW Studio 2565 3rd Street # 305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Get Inky Day! Sunday Drop-in Printing Opportunity - Register Now Curious about becoming a member of the Graphic Arts Workshop? For the first time ever, Graphic Arts Workshop is offering a drop-in printing day for printmakers interested in joining the cooperative studio as members. Current members will be monitoring the studio and 3 presses will [...]

Monoprint and Collage Classes

GAW Studio 2565 3rd Street # 305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Mixed-Media Monotype Workshop 2 Sundays, 2/18 and 2/25, 10-4pm Experimental Impressions & Mark Making Techniques Instructor: Sandra Kelch Registration + Payment: Email sandrakelchprints@gmail.com to register and get payment info. This class explores experimental and unconventional methods for creating layered and multi-colored prints using unconventional tools, materials and processes. We will explore ways to combine [...]

$235

Monoprint and Collage Classes Day 2

GAW Studio 2565 3rd Street # 305, San Francisco, CA, United States

Mixed-Media Monotype Workshop Day 2 2 Sundays, 2/18 and 2/25, 10-4pm Experimental Impressions & Mark Making Techniques Instructor: Sandra Kelch Registration + Payment: Email sandrakelchprints@gmail.com to register and get payment info. Go to day 1

$235

Soft Ground by Javier Chalini

Soft Ground by Javier Chalini Saturdays, 3/23 Learn this variation of etching that employs a covering ground that does not harden. You will be able to give to your creations the look of a pencil drawing on rough paper and add texture to your images, giving them interest and depth. There is no need [...]

Solar Plate 2 Day Class – By Mark Brodie (Day 1)

Introduction to photopolymer plates 2 Day class: 4/6 and 4/13 2024, 10-4pm Instructor: Mark Brodie Prerequisite: Basic concept of printmaking Class Tuition: $225 (minimum 4 people, maximum 8) Material fees: $55, which will include 3 small photopolymer plates, transparency sheets for transferring images, paper, ink, tools, supplies. Registration and payment: Email msbrodie@aol.com. To register [...]

Solar Plate 2 Day Class – By Mark Brodie (Day 2)

Introduction to photopolymer plates Day 2 class:  4/13 2024, 10-4pm Instructor: Mark Brodie Prerequisite: Basic concept of printmaking Class Tuition: $225 (minimum 4 people, maximum 8) Material fees: $55, which will include 3 small photopolymer plates, transparency sheets for transferring images, paper, ink, tools, supplies. Registration and payment: Email msbrodie@aol.com. To register and get [...]

Reduction Woodblock – by Toru Sugita

Reduction Woodblock - by Toru Sugita 2 days class 5/25 and 5/26 (Sat & Sun) 2024. 10 am ~ 4 pm $250 Tuition plus $25 material fee Contact Toru Sugita: toppi@torusugita.net or 415-505-1564

Lithography – by Elan Kamesar

Lithography - by Elan Kamesar June 2024 more detail coming soon Contact Elan Kamesar for more information: Email ekamesar@gmail.com

Monoprint with Magnet Plate – by Eddie Lee

Monoprint with Magnet Plate - by Eddie Lee 2 days class 8/11 and 8/12 Sunday and Monday Class Date: Aug 11 and 12 from 5pm to 8pm Class Length: 2 day class 3hr each Pre-requisites: Have basic concept of relief printing. Enrollment Maximum: 8 Class Cost: $150 Materials Fee Per Student: $10 for magnet [...]

ArtSpan’s 50th Annual SF Open Studios

ArtSpan's 50th Annual SF Open Studios Join us for the special 50th Annual San Francisco Open Studios! The Graphic Arts Workshop (GAW) has proudly participated in ArtSpan's Open Studios since its inception. Our members will be showcasing their artwork, along with offering simple demonstrations. Refreshments will be provided for all visitors. It's a fantastic [...]

Silkscreen Class by Christine Innes

Beginning Screen Printing Screen printing a two color print on paper Class by Christine Innes 2 days class 10/19 and 10/20 Saturday and Sunday. 10am-2pm (date may change) $170 price All levels welcome Contact Christine Innes for more information: Email christineinnes22@gmail.com

Introduction to printing with photopolymer plates. Day one

Introduction to printing with photopolymer plates2 Sundays, October 27 and November 3, 2024, 10-4pm, located at the Graphic Arts WorkshopInstructor: Mark BrodieDates: April 6 and 13, 10AM-4PMClass Tuition: $250 (maximum number of participants is 5)Material fees: $60, which will include 3 photopolymer plates, transparency sheets for             transferring images, paper, ink, tools, supplies. Registration and payment information:  [...]


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