Workshop Information
I regularly teach at Pullen Art Center in Raleigh, NC.
My Winter/Spring 2026 offerings at Pullen Arts are listed below.
I’ve spent many years teaching all forms of printmaking, to students of all levels, beginners to advanced. If you’d like more information on a customized workshop or printmaking program please reach out through my Contact tab or shmartin@gmail.com. I also have a portable etching press for off-site instruction.
Clicking on the link will take you to the city’s registration site. Please call Pullen Arts for assistance: (919) 996-6126
Drawing the Print: Drypoint Intaglio
Saturday and Sunday, 1/10-1/11, 10-4
A great technique for people who like to draw, or are curious about printmaking. Drypoint is a non-acid intaglio technique where marks are made directly on plates. Plates are then inked and printed on an etching press. In this workshop we'll explore a variety of drypoint techniques, cover proper inking and printing procedures as well as various ways to incorporate color. Open to artists of all levels, repeat students welcome. We will discuss supplies at the start of class, approximate fee of $25 for supplies bought from Pullen. This workshop qualifies students for a Print Studio membership. 2 sessions.
Watercolor Monotypes
Saturday, 3/7, 10am-4pm, one day workshop
In this one day workshop we’ll dive head-first into various ways of making prints using watercolors and water-soluble crayons and pencils. You can work big and bold, washy or rich, each approach yielding unique prints. It’s magical watching the watercolors rehydrate and print onto dampened paper. Open to artists of all levels, repeat students welcome. Bring sketches, ideas, and an open mind. If you have them, please bring any favorite watercolors or water media brushes, a selection of both will be on hand for class use as well. Paper, plates, and watercolor samplers are available for purchase at Pullen, approximately $25. 1 session.
Monoprint Exploration
Thursdays, 10-1pm, 2/19-3/19
In this multi-part class we’ll explore various methods of making unique monoprints both on and off the press. This is a painterly technique of printmaking, with each approach yielding different results. We’ll explore reductive and additive techniques, watercolor and trace monotypes as well as approaches to layering and stenciling methods. (Monoprints also make great collage material!) Traditional oil based inks as well as soy based Akua inks will be demonstrated. Open to artists of all levels, no experience needed. Inks will be on hand for class time. Supply fee will vary based on paper usage, approximately $25-30, available to purchase from Pullen. Instructor will discuss supplies at the start of the first session. 5 sessions.
Printmaking Basics
Tuesdays, 10-1:30, 1/6-2/10
Are you interested in exploring the super fantastic medium of printmaking but not sure where to begin? Have you walked by the Pullen print studio and thought, that looks fun? Join instructor Susan Martin for a 6 week class where we take one image and explore 3 facets of analog printmaking: intaglio, relief, and monoprinting. I will have images on hand if that takes the stress away or you can come up with your own. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. This class makes you eligible for studio membership on equipment that is demonstrated and student demonstrates proficiency. We will discuss imagery size and supplies at the start of the first session. Supplies will either be provided or available to purchase from the Pullen Supply shop, approximately $40. 6 sessions.
Miniature Shaped Intaglio Prints
Tuesdays, 10-1:30pm, 4/7-4/28
In this class we’ll use shaped copper to make petite drypoint prints. The plates will be printed on traditional etching presses. Once printed and dry I’ll demonstrate how to “adorn” your prints with thread, hand-tinting and gold leafing. If students are interested we can complete a class portfolio to trade. Various shaped copper plates will be available for sale through the Pullen shop or the instructor, as well as paper. Open to artists of all levels, no experience needed. Supply fee approximately $25, we will discuss supplies and vendors at the start of the first class. 4 sessions.
Printed: The Recycled Edition
Saturday, 10-4pm, 4/19, one day workshop
In this one day workshop we will utilize the packaging material Tetra Pak to make unique shaped prints. Often used to package soups, stocks and other shelf stable liquids, Tetra Pak also makes an eco and budget friendly printing plate. After an introduction to the technique with printed samples and demo plates, students will receive material and create their own plates. We’ll use the second part of the day to explore inking and printing these plates on a traditional etching press. Open to artists of all levels, repeat students welcome. Instructor will provide the recycled Tetra Pak materials. Ink and tools will be supplied but printmaking paper (explained at the start of workshop) will need to be purchased from Pullen Arts, approximately $15-20. 1 session.