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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:  [...]

Introduction to printing with photopolymer plates. Day Two

Introduction to printing with photopolymer plates 2 Sundays, October 27 and November 3, 2024, 10-4pm, located at the Graphic Arts Workshop Instructor: Mark Brodie Dates: April 6 and 13, 10AM-4PM Class Tuition: $250 (maximum number of participants is 5) Material fees: $60, which will include 3 photopolymer plates, transparency sheets for transferring images, paper, [...]

Printing with Magnetic Plates. Day Two

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

Printing with Magnetic Plates This is a new relief printing technique by cutting out shapes from sheet magnet as printing plates.  The magnet sheets are placed on a thin sheet of steel to keep them in place.  With this setup, one can employ linoleum cut, monotype and soft point technique for producing relief prints. Class [...]

Introduction to Line Etching. Day One

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

Have you ever wondered what an etching is and how they are made? This two day class will introduce the process of hard-ground line etching and is suitable for people with no printmaking experience. On a metal plate prepared with a wax etching ground, students will draw their own image using provided tools. During the [...]

Introduction to Line Etching. Day Two

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

Have you ever wondered what an etching is and how they are made? This two day class will introduce the process of hard-ground line etching and is suitable for people with no printmaking experience. On a metal plate prepared with a wax etching ground, students will draw their own image using provided tools. During the [...]

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Monotype Workshop with Kathryn Kain, Day One

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

Make monotypes using oil-based printmaking inks. Work with reductive and additive monotype techniques as well as transparent roll ups, botanical images, chine collé, stencil and photocopy gum transfers. Class Dates: February 15  & 16, 2025 10 AM -4 PM Class Cost: $200 for 1 day  $300 for 2 days Material fee:  $15.00 per day (excluding [...]

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Monotype Workshop with Kathryn Kain, Day Two

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

Monotype Workshop with Kathryn Kain Make monotypes using oil-based printmaking inks. Work with reductive and additive monotype techniques as well as transparent roll ups, botanical images, chine collé, stencil and photocopy gum transfers. Class Dates: February 15  & 16, 2025 10 AM -4 PM Class Cost: $200 for 1 day  $300 for 2 days Material [...]

Textured Impressions: Woodblock Printing Workshop, Day One

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

Textured Impressions: Woodblock Printing Workshop With Steven Huntley Saturday and Sunday, March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2025, 11am-4pm In this immersive printmaking course, participants will explore the fundamentals of woodcut printing, focusing on utilizing natural wood, including pine and thin plywood.   Participants will learn how to manipulate wood surfaces to create unique prints.  [...]

Textured Impressions: Woodblock Printing Workshop, Day Two

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

Textured Impressions: Woodblock Printing Workshop With Steven Huntley Saturday and Sunday, March 29, 2025 and March 30, 2025, 11am-4pm In this immersive printmaking course, participants will explore the fundamentals of woodcut printing, focusing on utilizing natural wood, including pine and thin plywood.   Participants will learn how to manipulate wood surfaces to create unique prints.  [...]

Experimental Impressions & Mark Making Techniques, Day One

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

Experimental Impressions & Mark Making Techniques 2 Sundays, May 11, 2025 and May 18, 2025, 10am-4pm 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 monotype printing, relief stamping, stenciling and transfer techniques, drawing and more. Level: Beginner to [...]

Experimental Impressions & Mark Making Techniques, Day Two

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

Experimental Impressions & Mark Making Techniques 2 Sundays, May 11, 2025 and May 18, 2025, 10am-4pm 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 monotype printing, relief stamping, stenciling and transfer techniques, drawing and more. Level: Beginner to [...]

Hard Cover Bookbinding Workshop, Day One

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

Hard Cover Bookbinding Workshop Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 2025 and June 8, 2025, 10am-4pm In this two-day workshop, you will learn two essential bookbinding techniques: Link Stitch Binding and Hard Cover Case Binding. Gain foundational knowledge of bookbinding, familiarize yourself with essential tools, understand core binding principles, and take home two handmade books. The [...]

Hard Cover Bookbinding Workshop, Day Two

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

Hard Cover Bookbinding Workshop Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 2025 and June 8, 2025, 10am-4pm In this two-day workshop, you will learn two essential bookbinding techniques: Link Stitch Binding and Hard Cover Case Binding. Gain foundational knowledge of bookbinding, familiarize yourself with essential tools, understand core binding principles, and take home two handmade books. The [...]

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