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2025 CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION SOON.
Questions? Contact Kat Eaves, Program Manager
Intro to Screenprint
Instructor: Erika Ruvell Coleman
Dates: Sundays, January 5 - February 23
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
In this course students will learn the basics of screenprinting. The instructor will demonstrate and guide students in preparing hand drawn and digitally printed art for photosensitive emulsion, creating stencils, preparing and exposing screens, and setting up to print both single-color and multi-color projects. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore different experimental techniques that can be employed with a print. This is a project-based course and students will be able to apply these techniques creating a print. Most supplies are included, but students will provide paper and ink.
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Intro to Letterpress
Instructor: Bryan Baker
Dates: Sundays, January 5 - February 23
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Students will learn the basics of letterpress, from setting type, lock-up, printing and cleaning, plus the redistribution of type. In addition to working with the studio's collection of vintage letterpress typography, participants will also have a chance to print from photopolymer plates for at least one of their class projects. Classes will include instruction for proofing, registration, and editioning on multiple sorts of equipment, and students will become comfortable using both the Vandercook Presses and the Chandler and Price Presses by the end of the 8-week session. Proper APS studio etiquette and safety will be taught throughout the session. Students of all levels are welcome.
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Intro to Relief
Instructor: Jamaal Barber
Dates: Tuesdays, January 7 - February 25
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Relief printmaking is an extremely versatile medium used for centuries to produce prints. Blocks can be carved in multiple materials printed on multiple surfaces. This class will explore the basic parts of relief printmaking from designing, carving to printing images. Students will be encouraged to experiment with more advanced techniques and develop personal imagery.
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Alternative Screenprint (4-week)
Instructor: Matthew Sugarman
Dates: Tuesdays, January 7 - January 28
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The aim of monoprint screenprinting is not to achieve look-alike edition prints, but rather to use a more experimental approach in creating a number of unique, more painterly, one-of-a-kind prints. In this class, each week students will learn three or four new and exciting monoprint screenprint techniques and how to successfully apply them to their own work!
These screenprint monoprint techniques include but are not limited to the following techniques: Using a sponge instead of a squeegee, multi-color painterly printing effects with one pull of the squeegee, instantly adding varied textures to a printing area; complex flocking, image reversal, bleach printing, and watercolor screenprinting.
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REGISTERING FOR A CLASS OR WORKSHOP
Full payment is required to reserve a seat and guarantee enrollment for all classes and workshops.
Paying with cash or check: You can mail a check to APS with appropriate class information or with cash at the studio. Download Registration Form Here
Paying with credit card: Use the PayPal button below the class description to pay with a credit card. A 3% PayPal transaction fee has been added. Be sure to select the proper payment regarding membership status. You do not need a PayPal account.
Contact Kathy Garrou with any questions about classes/workshops.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A CLASS
Buy a gift certificate for the APS class of your choice - or for a dollar amount! Let your creative loved ones experience a class or workshop taught by APS's community of professional artist-instructors.For more information contact Kathy Garrou, Executive Director
CANCELLATION POLICY
For cancellations made at least 10 days prior to the first class/workshop, we will refund 100% of the full tuition minus a $10 administrative fee, or give 100% credit towards a future APS class to be used within the following 3 months. For cancellations made with less than 10 days notice, you will receive a 50% refund. No refund or transfer to another class can be made if student cancels within 48 hours of the beginning of the class/workshop unless we are able to fill your spot from a waiting list.
APS reserves the right to cancel any class because of low enrollment; you will be notified and your class fee will be refunded.
Located in Hapeville just south of downtown Atlanta, APS offers the community classes in a wide range of techniques, utilizing equipment available in our printmaking studio. The small, hands-on classes foster creative exchange with instructors and fellow students, and all classes are led by professional artists actively working in Atlanta’s print community, as well as, talented visiting artists. Choose a class that explores a new interest, or refines previous experience. Both beginners and advanced professional artists will find classes at appropriate skill levels. On the occasion that a class requires some experience, we will note that in the course listing. Class sizes are limited so that each student will receives quality-individualized instruction. Please read on for detailed descriptions of classes and workshops, pricing, and instructors’ biographical statement listed below.
Aside from our regular schedule of classes and workshops, we are also happy to provide demonstrations and workshops for adults or children throughout the community. Learn more about custom workshops in our outreach programs.
If an 8-week courses is too long a commitment, please consider registering for one of our short format Tiny Press Sessions .
The Tiny Press Sessions are a new series of 3-hour stand alone workshops.
Each Tiny Press Session is $75 APS Members / $85 Non Members / $110 Register & Become a Member