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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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