CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Join us to learn a new technique and grow your creative practice!
We offer hands-on in-studio classes in a variety of print techniques with supplies and tools included. All classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable print-artists.
Upcoming Classes:
It's Back! Introduction to Letterpress
Instructor - Michelle Wiebe
1 Day Workshop
April 14, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Started with Letterpress printing and try our new platen press! Looking for a quick and beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. Compatible with Linocut printing, Polymer plates and Woodcuts, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses!
The instructor will cover:
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Operation of Vandercook SP-15 Cylinder Press
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Operation of Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Platen Press
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Tools and Terminology for Letterpress
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Basic Lock-Up Techniques
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Printing Linocut and Type
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Machine Clean-Up
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Troubleshooting printing issues
$125.00 prices not subject to GST
Sign up for the waitlist here! Or scroll down to register for the one in June!
Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills.
Instagram: @mw.art
Website: michellewiebe.com
Facebook: Michelle Wiebe Art
New! The Nitty-Gritty of Collagraph Printing
Instructor - Morgan Melenka
1 Day Workshop
April 21, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Collagraph is a collage-based printing technique which encourages participants to make soft textural images. This process is loose and responsive. In our workshop we will employ both dry and wet techniques to create imagery through textures. We will learn how to make collagraph imagery on plates, and how to ink, wipe, and print our collagraphs.
The instructor will cover:
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The basics of how textured materials create tone
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How to approach atmospheric imagery employing sandpaper, cutting, glue, vinyl, tape and fabric
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How to ink plates with oil-based inks
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How to print plates with an etching press
$140.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Morgan Melenka is a visual artist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). She uses architectural forms and materials to engage with history and place, employing sculpture, installation and printmaking. She teaches visual art and is a scenic painter for film and television. She teaches printmaking at AU Arts and has taught at the University of Calgary, University of Alberta and NSCAD University.
Instagram: @moth_mel
Website: morganmelenka.com
New! Next Steps in Letterpress
Instructor - Michelle Wiebe
1 Day Workshop
April 28, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Are you ready to expand your letterpress skills and broaden your printing abilities? Join us for a deeper look at printing with platen and cylinder presses and increase your independence within the print shop! The class is excellent for students who own or are considering purchasing their own press or those who want to independently use the A/P Studio presses with greater confidence.
The instructor will cover:
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Skill and terminology refresher from Intro to Letterpress
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Tympan Paper and Packing changes
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Setting Gauge Pins and aligning with your forme.
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Basic Typesetting Techniques
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Mixing type and/or linocuts to print your own design
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Basic maintenance of Vandercook SP-15, Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Presses
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Troubleshooting printing issues
$125.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills.
Instagram: @mw.art
Website: michellewiebe.com
Facebook: Michelle Wiebe Art
New! Custom Picture Framing Basics
Instructor - Alison Frank
1 Day Workshop
April 28, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This workshop will take you through the basics of custom picture framing paper artwork. An excellent resource so that you can confidently get your artwork gallery-ready for shows or just hang your work up at home when you finish it. Learn the difference between what is archival and non-archival in picture framing. You will also learn various archival mounting techniques. The class will include learning to custom cut mats and you will go home with a fully fitted 8 x 10 picture frame.
The instructor will cover:
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The basic components of a custom-framed artwork on paper
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What's archival, and what's not, when it comes to custom framing
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Measuring and cutting a basic custom mat window using archival 4-ply mat board
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Archival mounting techniques (framing corners and t-hinges)
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Fully fitting an 8"x10" frame with a 5"x7" printed artwork to take home
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Sourcing supplies
$195.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 5 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Alison has over a decade of experience in archival custom picture framing. She holds a BFA from the University of Regina and an MFA in Printmaking from Louisiana State University. Originally from the South Saskatchewan prairies, she currently lives in Calgary. She is involved in the art community, exhibiting her work, coordinating community exhibitions and events, teaching and volunteering. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.
Instagram: @snowbunnymermaid
Website: alisonfrank.ca
Facebook: @snowbunnymermaid
It's Back! Intro to Screen Printing
Instructor - Ryan Statz
3 Day Workshop
May 5, 12, and 26, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hurry before it sells out! Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently.
The instructor will cover:
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Both analogue and digital methods of creating stencilsCoating a screen with emulsion
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Burning the screen on the exposure unit
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Mixing ink
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Registering multiple layers
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Pulling prints
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Cleaning/ reclaiming screens
$365.00 prices not subject to GST
Sign Up for the Waitlist Here!
Class limited to 4 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Originally from Montreal Quebec, Statz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2000, and received his Masters of Fine Arts degree in Print Media at Concordia University in 2008. Currently based in Calgary Alberta, Statz’s work has been exhibited across Canada, The United States, and Europe.
Instagram: @statzart
It's Back! Intro to Reduction Linocut
Instructor - Samantha Charette
4 Evening Workshop
May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This workshop is an introduction to the multi-colour reduction linocut process! Learn to make visually engaging linocut prints using a variety of mark-making carving techniques and by printing a single linocut in multiple colours through reduction.
This 4-evening workshop will cover image development for a 2-layer reduction linocut, image transfer, carving the lino, proofing, creating a registration sheet, prepping your paper, setting up a press, and printing on a press. The learning in the workshop will take place through technical demonstrations and hands-on experience.
The instructor will cover:
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Image development for a 2-layer reduction linocut print
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Image transfer technique using transfer paper
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Safe carving of the lino
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Paper preparation
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Registration creation
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Proofing and printing on a press
$245.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Samantha Charette (she/her) is a visual artist situated in Calgary, located on Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta, Canada. Charette received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. Charette is a visual artist that combines academic research with the production of art, with the goal of contributing to contemporary art discourse on interdisciplinary feminist practices.
Charette’s work has been presented in exhibitions across Canada including at the Art Gallery of Alberta, Western GM Drumheller Art Gallery, Harcourt House, Nickle Galleries, Okotoks Art Gallery, Leighton Art Center, Alberta Printmakers Society, Latitude 53, FAB Gallery, and Museum London. Charette is a member of the Calgary based artist collective, The Fem Assembly, and a visual art instructor at the University of Calgary and Alberta University of the Arts.
Instagram: @s_charette
Website: https://www.samanthacharette.com/
Another One! Introduction to Letterpress
Instructor - Michelle Wiebe
1 Day Workshop
June 2, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Started with Letterpress printing and try our Vandercook press, Platen press, and the new Nolan press! Looking for a quick and beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. Compatible with Linocut printing, Polymer plates and Woodcuts, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses!
The instructor will cover:
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Operation of Vandercook SP-15 Cylinder Press
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Operation of Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Platen Press
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Operation of Nolan Proof Press
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Tools and Terminology for Letterpress
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Basic Lock-Up Techniques
-
Printing Linocut and Type
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Machine Clean-Up
-
Troubleshooting printing issues
$135.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills.
Instagram: @mw.art
Website: michellewiebe.com
Facebook: Michelle Wiebe Art
It's Back! Photolithography Basics
Instructor - Jamie-Lee Girodat
2 Day Workshop
June 2 and 9, 2024
10:00am - 4:00pm
Photolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs, digital creations, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate, exposing it to light to develop a printable image. This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
The instructor will cover:
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How to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop
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How to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates
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How to develop a photolithography plate
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How to prepare paper for registration
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How to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press
$285.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 5 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history, health, and ethics informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary.
Instagram: @piddlepress
Website: https://www.jamieleegirodat.com/
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It's Back! Fabric Fundamentals
Instructor - Skye Louis
4 Evening Workshop
June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Experiment with the wonderful world of textile screen printing with this introduction to working with fabric! The emphasis in this class is on understanding basic analog concepts you need to know to successfully print on fabric, as well as a chance to try out interesting inks and materials in an informal space.
Using shared class screens, we will layer imagery to create printed designs on reclaimed fabric. We will coat a screen with photo emulsion and expose it using hand-drawn stencils. We will also explore paper stencils and touch on key technical considerations for printing on fabric. We will also have fun with some unusual inks and experimental processes. Participants will leave feeling excited about the possibilities of textile printing, and empowered to get started. You are also welcome to bring in a blank 100% cotton t-shirt to print with your design. Please note - digital processes will not be covered in this class.
The instructor will cover:
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Understanding your screen, fabric, and squeegee options, so that you can make informed choices
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Demonstration of photo emulsion coating and exposure
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What to consider when designing imagery for printing on textiles and specific techniques for pulling prints on fabric
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A chance to try out some unusual inks and experimental processes
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Make prints that last! How to finish and care for your textile print.
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Q&A time
$260.00 prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 5 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old
Instructor Bio:
Skye is a community-based printmaker and arts educator and frequently collaborates with local organizations. Skye focuses on making complex ideas and skills accessible through hands-on, interactive learning. Skye is a member of CADA’s Artist As Changemaker cohort and Alberta Printmakers.
Website: https://www.skyelouis.com
Add me to the Waitlist!
Want us to let you know when a class is almost ready to go live on our website? Ask to be added to the waitlist!
Individuals on the waitlist will be notified approximately 24 hours before the workshop goes live on our website. Your name will stay on the waitlist for the current fiscal year (Apr - Mar), you will be notified at least once if the type of printmaking you are interested in is listed during that year. Individuals may receive more than one email for similar classes and can let us know anytime if they wish to not receive further waitlist communications.
Due to high demand, some classes might not have all spots made available to waitlist participants in order to keep places open for website registration. All waitlist and website spots are first come, first served - unpaid holds are not permitted.
Looking for a refresher or to hone your technique?
A One on One Tutorial might be right for you!
You can arrange to learn at your own pace from a professional artist right in our studio! We have instructors available to teach lithography, etching/intaglio, relief, and silkscreen processes. Contact us with your query and we will seek to arrange your private lessons, subject to Studio and instructor availability.
Please note - one on one tutorials are not as comprehensive as a workshop and not meant to be an alternative to them. A/P staff may require a few weeks lead time to make arrangements with potential instructors.
Cancellation Policy
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.
Visitor Update - June 29, 2022:
A/P has updated our visitor guidelines for all in-person visitors.
(1) Masking is not required.
Visitors are supported in wearing a mask if they prefer.
To accommodate anyone who visits without their own mask and would like to wear one, A/P has disposable masks available (in both child and adult sizes).
(2) Anyone who has had respiratory symptoms in the previous 10 days should wear a mask when indoors with other people.
Special Thanks to A/P's Studio-Based Education Programming Sponsor
Access to many of the printmaking supplies required for for A/P's in-studio and online educational programming is generously supported by our community sponsor Inglewood Art Supplies.
Inglewood Art Supplies also provides A/P members with 20% off in-store purchases with proof of A/P membership!
Become a member today to receive your A/P Membership Card.