Holiday Card Collaborative Screenprinting w/Beth Hansen

In this workshop, we will experiment with layering images and colors on paper and envelopes to make unique prints that can be folded into cards.

Instead of the traditional method of taking apart and putting back together with a single design, we will experiment with texture, color, and image placement as participants work together to choose stencils and inks, and rotate between different screens as they assemble one-of-a-kind cards. You also have the option to further customize your cards with different materials such as ink, watercolor, pastels, markers, and more!

What to Bring: Yourself! Paper, inks, screens, envelopes, and other needed materials will be provided for use during the workshop. While we’re using water-based inks, it is highly recommended that you wear clothes that can get dirty. Also, since we’ll be on our feet quite a bit as we move from screen to screen and to hang up our prints, wear comfortable shoes!

Beth is an alum of the Corcoran College of Art + Design, and has been printing in Washington, DC for over 15 years. She specializes in non-linear screen printing, which focuses more on experimentation and manipulating the surface of the print to create varied editions, rather than executing a replicable design. Beth shares her knowledge and love of printing by creating collaborative prints with other artists and inviting people to join her in making their own designs.

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