New Editions workshops
Two-hour print workshops where participants choose intaglio, relief, or screenprint and make an edition (a set of identical or variable prints) to take home. With small groups, each session is customized for you and includes a short demo, hands-on printing, and access to all the tools and materials you’ll need. Ages 15 and up. Sign up with a friend or family member to have a fun weeknight experience with an expert teacher!
This format accommodates all skill and experience levels with two options:
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A small print edition, from start to finish: great for beginners or folks looking to have a fun evening with a set of 6 prints to bring home! Choose screenprint, relief, or intaglio at checkout. All materials and paper are included.
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Assisted press time: Already working on something, or want to work at a larger scale? Bring your own screen, plate, or block and get guided support as you use the studio. Please bring your own paper. Materials like inks and modifiers are included. Great for repeaters: we’ll try and offer New Editions sessions once a month so you can pick up where you left off, as needed.
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Please bring any T-shirts, tea towels, tote bags, or found flat objects you’d like to print on.
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About the instructor
Susanna Crum cofounded Calliope Arts in 2013, and is an artist and educator. She has taught artists and makers of all ages since 2011.
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Other options
Want to schedule a guided Open Studio experience of your own, with a group up to 6 people of all ages? Please email us to discuss availability.
What you can do
in a New Editions workshop
Artist and educator Susanna Crum will be in the studio to guide you. All skill levels welcome: you’ll work with the fundamentals of your chosen technique and may book follow‑up sessions to advance your skills. If you want to work at a larger scale, let us know — we can often sell materials or recommend local suppliers.
Screenprinting
Great for photographic imagery, multicolor experiments with hand‑cut stencils, and projects from digital drawings or text. Learn more about the process here.
What you'll do: If you’re working from an existing image, email Susanna a photo (up to 8" × 10") ahead of your session for her to put on a screen. You’ll print a small edition on paper; you may also print on fabric or t‑shirts if you bring your own materials.
Relief Printmaking
Great for: bold single-color images with lines and texture. If you love graphic design, you'll love relief. Learn more about the process here.
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What you'll do: carve a block
(up to 4" x 6") and print it with one color.
Intaglio
Great for: people who love to draw with pen, ink, or charcoal. Learn more about the process here.
What you'll do: A process called "drypoint" - using a variety of tools to scratch line, tone, and pattern in a sheet of acrylic (4" x 6"). Then print with the etching press! For an additional fee, we can offer copper plate etching.