Haight Street Art Center offers a host of educational opportunities, from specialized art classes to public outreach programs and partnerships with local schools and organizations. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about new classes and programs.
We offer Adult Education Classes at HSAC!
Ages 15+
Screen Printing Basics
This class is your introduction to screen printing and/or orientation to the studio and equipment at HSAC. This hands-on 3 session class takes you through the basics of creating screens, printing, and troubleshooting. The 3 sessions take place over 4 weeks. In the first two weeks, we’ll meet as a full group. For the final two weeks, the class splits into two smaller groups to allow everyone the space and resources needed to work on their projects. You will sign up for one of these final weeks based on your schedule and preference.
You’ll spend time with the design process as well and learn multiple techniques for creating screen-ready artwork. Get familiar with the studio workings at HSAC and comfortable with the steps to creating projects in a print studio. Open to beginners and those with previous screen printing experience.
Screen Printing Basics is a prerequisite for other screenprinting classes at HSAC.
The classes are limited to 12 students. The 3 session classes cost $200, with all materials included in price. But we suggest bringing a notebook and pencil!
Intermediate 2 Color Screen Prints
Ready to take your screen printing skills to the next level? Our Intermediate 2 Color Screen Prints class is designed for those with a basic understanding of screen printing or those who have completed our Screen Printing Basics course. In this four-session workshop, we delve into the world of layered imaging and registration techniques, with ample opportunities for creative experimentation.
The classes are limited to 12 students. The 3 session classes cost $250, with all materials included in price.
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Take your linoleum block prints beyond black and white. In this hands-on class, you'll learn multiple approaches to carving linoleum blocks and printing colorful relief prints.
We'll learn how to create multiple color layers, plan color separations, and incorporate delicate papers into our prints to bring rich, expressive color to our images. Whether you're new to printmaking or looking to expand your practice, you'll leave with a portfolio of original prints and new techniques to continue exploring.
Open to all skill levels. Materials provided.
Gift Certificates!
Want to give the gift of a Printing Studio Class to someone?
Click below, remember to add who the gift is for in the notes, and we'll reach out with a digital card so they can redeem for a class of their choosing.
A special thank you to our Print Studio Sponsors who support us with materials donations!
About the Instructors
Rebecca Rippon is an artist specializing in printmaking and illustration. She received her MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute where she received the Cadogan Contemporary Art Award. She has taught art in the Bay Area for the past 5 years at multiple studios including the UC Berkeley Art Studio, Sharon Art Studio, Pixar University, SFAI Public Education, and many others.
Emily Peterson assists Rebecca in the studio. They have degrees in Art Education and Printmaking from California State University, Chico. They have been running educational programming surrounding access to art and printmaking since college. Emily is also pursuing a master's degree in museum studies at the University of San Francisco.
