Classes And Workshops

The bold, satisfying craft of linoleum printmaking combines carving and printing to create striking, tactile artwork. This hands-on introductory class—perfect for beginners and curious creatives alike—guides you through the full printmaking process, from sketching the design to carving the block and pulling your first print. You will learn essential techniques for safely operating carving tools, transferring images with printing presses, and working with black and colored inks to create high-contrast prints. Whether you are looking to explore a new medium or simply get your hands dirty in the best way, this class offers a fun and rewarding dive into one of the oldest (and coolest) forms of printmaking.

What’s the only thing better than a beautiful hardwood frame around your artwork? A beautiful hardwood frame that YOU made! This summer, learn to make frames from scratch at Washington Printmakers Gallery. Students will gain a basic understanding of woodworking with hand tools and learn all the tips and tricks to make beautiful frames with ease.

Want to develop your interest as an artist and looking for a place to start? Whether you want to make artwork that is realistic or abstract, all art shares the same fundamentals.

Meant as a continuation of Drawing 1, Students progress to more advanced stages of historical academic training. Students will be introduced to faster but more complicated styles of drawing and begin to study the human form.

Sketch it Quick: Markers Edition is all about letting go of perfection and enjoying the process of fast, expressive sketching. In this 3-week workshop, we’ll explore how to capture faces, figures, and everyday objects quickly and confidently using vibrant markers — no pressure, no stress, just relaxed creativity. This class is perfect for artists who already know the basics of drawing and want to loosen up their lines, experiment with markers, and have fun sketching freehand. Each session includes live demos, guided exercises, and plenty of time to practice at your own pace. Expect casual, supportive vibes and space to experiment without worrying if every line is perfect. Syllabus: Week 1: Marker Basics & Still Life Sketching Week 2: Quick Portraits & Facial Features Week 3: Gesture Drawing & Figures

This course is designed to help participants get comfortable with drawing and painting fundamentals. Through a series of exercises and projects, students will develop their skills in fast sketching, contour drawing, mixing colors and composition elements. The main focus is to enjoy the process and train the eye to register different forms and shapes with ease and sensitivity.

Budget frames cost $200-$300 and high-quality frames cost $400-$800. For any artist, framing is always a pervasive problem and sometimes a crippling cost. Fortunately, with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools and materials, it doesn’t have to be you can build the highest possible quality frame for approximately $80.