After Hours: Print Shop Drop-In

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Overview: Explore the art of relief printing in our studio. Learn traditional linocut techniques alongside playful methods like gelli printing. Week 1: Relief Printing Basics with Legos, Stamps and Blocks Week 2: Linocut Basics: Tools, Safety & Simple Designs Week 3: Linocut: Developing Your Design Week 4: Linocut: Registration & Two-Color Printing Week 5: Introduction to Gelli Printing Week 6: Advanced Gelli Printing Techniques Week 7: Mixed Media & Experimental Printing Week 8: Linocut: Reduction Printing About Your Instructor: Emily Erwin-McGuire is a lifelong Hastings resident with a passion for art, creativity, and education. With a background as a public school and art educator, she brings a wealth of experience to her teaching. Her own work focuses on finding reverence and beauty in everyday objects—a simple chair, a flower, or hands playing cat's cradle become subjects of wonder through her lens. 5% family discount for anyone signing up more than one person for classes at the Maker Hive. Use code FAMILY Payment: Zelle payment (914-319-9096) is preferred. Choose "Pay in person or Zelle" at checkout. “Pay what you can” option available through Maker Hive scholarships for families that need it. Please email us to learn more.