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 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. 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.
Any questions? Please contact rebecca@haightstreetart.org
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Screen Printing Basics, 2025
Wednesdays June 25- July 23 (no class July 2) 6-9pm, $200
Intermediate 2-color Screen Printing, 2025
Wednesdays 5/14 - 6/4 6-9pm, $250 - SOLD OUT
Take It Home! Screen Burning Intensive: Burn your own screen and learn to print at home.
1 day workshop. $75
This one-day intensive is perfect for anyone who wants to start screen printing at home but needs help getting their screen prepped and ready. Whether you’re a band looking to DIY your merch, a teacher who wants to screen print in the classroom, or an indie business wanting to print your logo on bags or packaging- this workshop is for you.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll prep your own screen with photoemulsion and learn all the steps to exposing and rinsing out your design. We'll also walk through a full printing demo- including tips for simple at-home setup- and give you time to practice printing on a studio screen. You’ll leave with your own professionally burned screen and a guide for setting up and printing with no studio. No previous screen printing experience required!
Important:
Each participant must bring their own screen, no larger than 23"x31". You can order one from Anthem Screen Printing at https://www.anthemprintingsf.com/Screen-Printing-Screens-s/22.htm or you can purchase one from us.
Submit your artwork or logo in advance to rebecca@haightstreetart.org
All other materials provided!
Take it Home! Saturday, June 21, 1-5pm
Take It Home! Saturday, July 26, 1-5 pm
Take It Home! Thursday, Aug 7, 5-9 pm
Dreamscapes in Layers: Landscapes in Screen + Block Printing
Tuesdays July 29- Aug 12 6-9pm, $250
Build expressive, layered landscapes using both screen and block printing. In this three-week class, we’ll start by screen printing backgrounds—like skies, water, and textures. Then we’ll carve and print linoleum blocks to add bolder shapes such as trees, buildings, or landforms. This is a great class for exploring atmosphere, memory, and mood through print—perfect for beginners or returning students looking to deepen their layering skills.
All materials provided.
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 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.
