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Classes and Workshops
We are now offering 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.
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.
Any questions? Please contact rebecca@haightstreetart.org
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August Screen Printing Basics, 2024 -SOLD OUT
Wednesdays 8/7- 8/28, 6-9pm
Open Studio Days: Thursday evenings, 8/15 and 8/29.
Fall Screen Printing Basics, 2024 - SOLD OUT
Tuesdays 9/10-10/1, 6-9pm
Open Studio Days Wed 9/4 5-9, Wed 9/18 1-5, Sat 9/21 10-6, Sat 10/5 10-6, Tue 10/15 1-5
Fall Intermediate 2-color Prints, 2024
Thursdays 10/24-11/14, 6-9pm
Open Studio Days Sat 10/26 10-6, Wed 10/30 5-9, Wed 11/13 5-9, Sat 11/23 10-6
Fall Workshop: Unique Prints, Monotypes with Screen Printing
Sat Oct 12, 1pm-5pm
$100
Unlock your creativity in this one-day workshop! Perfect for both beginners and those with some screen printing experience, this class invites you to dive into the spontaneous and unique world of monotype printing. Learn to use the action of screen printing to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints with this fun and experimental print technique. All materials are provided for a day of demos + plenty of studio time to play and explore. No prep or experience required. Join us for a day of creativity, exploration, and artistic fun, and leave with a collection of unique prints and new skills to fuel your creative journey!
Gift Certificates!
Want to give the gift of a Screen Printing Basics 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. We'll also have their gift bag ready for them on their first day of class!
A special thank you to Exceptional Papers for donating their holographic foil papers.
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.