Printing Classes in Washington, DC

Modern calligraphy is a more free form style of writing that maintains the elegance of traditional calligraphy while allowing for more self-expression. In this Modern Calligraphy - Brush Lettering class you'll learn all the techniques you need to make the thick and thin lines that creates the beautiful letter forms of calligraphy with a brush pen...

In this beginner-friendly modern embroidery class we’ll give you the basics of this timeless craft to create beautiful embroidered designs to hang on your wall or revamp your wardrobe and make some old garments new and fashionable again! In this workshop you will learn how to: Prep your fabric on the embroidery hoop  Create and transfer...

This class is the second class in our Watercolor Workshop Series. Though it can be taken on its own, we recommend you first take Virtual Floral Watercolor for Beginners. Watercolor is the perfect medium to create gorgeous landscapes. In this class, you'll create a bucolic scene with trees, water, grass, flowers, and a serene sky.  I'll walk...

This is a follow up to our Beginner's Calligraphy course. You must have taken Virtual Beginner's Calligraphy (Part 1) or have some beginner's calligraphy experience to take these classes. This class package consists of the following: Intermediate Brush Lettering Advanced Brush Lettering This Calligraphy workshop series is beginner-friendly...

Using still life and reference material, students will create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, and brushes on various papers. Material list NOTE: You do not need to purchase all here. Select a few penholders; nibs; India ink; regular watercolors: primary colors...

Linocut relief printmaking is an easy and fun way to explore printmaking from home. In this class, we will practice printmaking techniques used by Henri Matisse, Leopoldo Mendez, Elizabeth Catlett, and other printmakers in order to create our own prints. Virtual art class for adults of all levels. Price details: $209 - 4-week class $69 - single...

More than just a technical class on Photoshop and Lightroom, this course will emphasize the digital print as a unique art form in which the choice of inkjet paper to print on makes the difference between an ordinary photo and an extraordinary piece of artwork. Instructor Eric Joseph will cover all of the technical jargon and vocabulary of inkjet...

Explore methods of printing portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and the body using linocut. In this course, you’ll learn about printmaking techniques used by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Emil Nolde, Katsushika Hokusai, and others, and develop your own printmaking style. Virtual art class for teens (Ages 12-18). Sign up for one class or for all...

In this 3 day workshop you will create a beautiful lettering piece with me via Zoom! I’ll work with you and guide you through lettering on the iPad and how to make a piece come together beautifully. Each day we will have a 2 hour workshop with a 15 min Q&A at the end. So you have plenty of time to ask me questions about the workshop or...

Platinum and Palladium prints are considered the zenith of alternative process printing. Two of the most precious metals on earth combine to produce images of gorgeous tonal value. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to start making Pt/Pd prints in your own home. Classes will start with a history and explanation of the process followed...

Learn and master the beautiful art of calligraphy and hand lettering in this class for adults. Understand the structure of letters and explore three basic styles based on classic forms that you can adapt for gift enclosures, envelopes and more. Learn about pens, brushes, inks, papers and the tools of the trade and how to use them, and begin to develop...

Calling all calligraphers! Are you ready to put your modern calligraphy skills to the next level? Take this advanced workshop and learn how to up your address writing game. You'll impress everyone from your loved ones to the postman! Snail mail just got a lot more exciting... In this two session advanced workshop, hosted online via Zoom, our JamMaster...

In our two-session, Beginner Brush Pen Lettering WebJam hosted online via Zoom, our JamMaster will introduce you to the basic techniques of brush pen lettering and guide you through exercises to introduce you to and enhance your modern calligraphy skills. In session 1, you will learn the basic strokes of brush pen lettering, focusing on pen pressure...

Film Photography Put your film camera to test!. This course is for those of you who have film cameras. Classes will cover everything you need to know from loading your camera, to camera settings, color management, grain, hands on shooting, shooting and processing special effects, and the basics of how, where, and the do's and don'ts for sending...

In our two session, beginner-friendly Beginner Modern Calligraphy WebJam, hosted online via Zoom, learn techniques of pointed pen! Calligraphy is a millennia-old art form, with its roots in both Eastern and Western cultures traditionally used for illuminated manuscripts and formal writing. Modern calligraphy spurs from this by using both new and traditional...