Enjoy community in the print studio! Set type, make polymer plates, and print on MCBA's presses. Requests for a specific press may be made when registering. Fee covers inks and solvents; supply your own paper. Experience Required
Learn about the history and power of the printing press as a tool for sharing information, and use a Vandercook printing press to print a message! First, as a group, decide on a few words or a short phrase of up to 3 words (this could be a protest poster,...
Explore a book structure made from equilateral polygons that are hinged together to function in multiple ways, in this in-person workshop. The structure can be held and flipped through as a traditional codex or act as an interactive sculptural artist book. The structure can be made from any shape that...
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this in-person workshop! Learn the basic process of paper marbling with acrylics, including recipes for the various components of the process. Make four basic patterns (stones, moire/waved, git-gel, and nonpareil), explore seasonal color palettes, and take home your own marbled papers ready to...
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing. Get to know MCBA’s wood type collection and learn beginning typesetting with wood type. Learn...
Turn recycled paper into beautiful, handmade paper you can write on, draw on, or gift to someone special. This eco-friendly, virtual workshop covers accessible papermaking techniques using tools you already have at home. Learn how to repurpose everyday paper waste–from junk mail to handwritten notes–into fresh, usable sheets. Work with...
Experience the magic of marbling firsthand with this in-person workshop! Learn the basic process of paper marbling with acrylics, including recipes for the various components of the process. Make four basic patterns (stones, moire/waved, git-gel, and nonpareil), explore seasonal color palettes, and take home your own marbled papers ready to...
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing. Get to know MCBA’s wood type collection and learn beginning typesetting with wood type. Learn...
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing. Get to know MCBA’s wood type collection and learn beginning typesetting with wood type. Learn...
This in-person letterpress workshop offers an introduction to MCBA’s print studio—including key equipment, tools, and terminology—in addition to an opportunity to experience the satisfaction of printing a message through the hands-on process of letterpress printing. Get to know MCBA’s wood type collection and learn beginning typesetting with wood type. Learn...
Screen print your unique design on a set of three totes! In this in-person workshop, discover how to screen print without a darkroom, using hand-cut wax paper stencils instead. Instruction will cover stencil design, hand-cutting techniques, fabric ink, and tips for printing on fabric. Bring your sketches and ideas to the...