Workshop Information:
I’ve spent many years teaching all forms of printmaking, to students of all levels. 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.
I also regularly teach at Pullen Art Center in Raleigh, NC. My Fall 2025 offerings are below.
Clicking on the link will take you to the city’s registration site. Please call the art center for assistance: (919) 996-6126
Printmaking - Intaglio, Continued!
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm, 9/9 - 10/14
Open to students who have taken Drypoint Intaglio at Pullen and/or artists comfortable in the intaglio method of printmaking. We will build on past skills of mark making and learn how to print multiple copper plates together. Two or three plates will be printed together to create rich printed works. Watercolor monotypes will also be demonstrated for additional color. Registration, image offsetting, inking and editioning topics will all be covered. Copper plates and printing paper purchased from Pullen, approximately $25-30. Color inks will be discussed at first class, only black ink is provided for workshop use. Reusing old copper plates may be an option, bring in any for consideration the first class. 6 sessions.
Watercolor Monotypes
Saturday, 9/27, 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.
Printmaking - Line and Shape
Saturday, 10/18, 10am-4pm, one day workshop
In this one day printmaking workshop we will use trace monotype techniques merged with stencil printing (pochoir) to develop still life prints. It’s an off press process that can be done at home without a complex set up. A great way to explore printmaking, all levels welcome, beginning to advanced! Instructor will have source imagery on hand, feel free to bring your own in too. You can work direct from the source or approach your pieces abstractly. A supply fee of approximately $25, instructor will cover supplies at the start of the day. 1 session. Instructor: Susan Martin
Textured and Layered Prints
Thursdays, 10am-1pm, 11/6 - 12/18
Utilizing collagraph techniques printed on an etching press, we will explore options with paper, plastic and recycled plates. Textures will be incorporated with carborundum (a grit suspended acrylic medium) to explore tone and density. Techniques using sandpaper, stylus, adhesive tapes and matte and gloss acrylic mediums will also be demonstrated. Open to artists of all levels, repeat students welcome, printmaking curiosity appreciated! Printing paper and plastic plates purchased from Pullen for approx. $25. Supplies will be discussed at the beginning of class. This class qualifies students for a Print Studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Susan Martin