Upcoming Events
A Printmaking Sampler with the West Hartford Art League
A 10-week course beginning Saturday, January 13.
The transfer of ink to paper is the essential component in the making of prints. Something truly magical happens during this process. There are many methods to achieve the transfer and create a unique handmade print - and you will be able to try out several of them during this 10 week course. Designed to be an entry level exploration of Printmaking as a medium for the curious beginner, we know you’ll be just as enamored with making prints as we are!
Each method will be explained step by step while you work with your instructor to create exciting new pieces in five different media! Explore the techniques of Monotype with Brandon Brownlee, Relief with Jenni Freidman, Screenprint with Kathleen Woodward of Woodward Paper Company, Drypoint with Jenni Freidman and Bookmaking with Krista Narciso.
In addition to making lots of beautiful work, each participant will have the opportunity to view actual examples of each technique, watch demonstrations, share in conversation and enjoy the community that develops while working collectively in a shared space. All of these ingredients are the hallmarks of Printmaking and are part of what make the medium so special.
Curiosity and excitement are encouraged!
There is lots of fun to be had and tons of beautiful prints and books to be made, join us!
Crowdfunder Kickoff Party
Our fundraising campaign will launch on 3/22 and we want to celebrate with you! This event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. Join us for hands-on bookbinding and linoleum printing demonstrations by Jenni Freidman and Alexis Crowley, have the opportunity to purchase prints from 30 local artists, and get a sneak peak at the HPC merch designed by Katie Woodward for the campaign. There will also be a raffle and silent auction featuring work donated by local artists and prizes contributed by local businesses. 100% of the proceeds from this event sold goes directly to the campaign for our space and community.
This event is free to attend, but please let us know you’re coming so we get enough snacks! If you are able, please consider making an additional donation when you RSVP.
Cyanotype Workshop
Join instructor Rebecca Lee for a cyanotype workshop to welcome the spring season and longer days! Rebecca will guide you through the process of creating cyanotype prints using coated paper and sunlight.
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces blue prints and works with pressed plants, found objects, or photographic negatives.
Registration is $45. Cyanotype materials and some pressed flowers for printing will be provided. *Participants are encouraged to bring their own items to print as well. We recommend bringing items such as plants, lace, photographic negatives of any size, or any material with varying opacity.
Print your own Valentines!
Join HPC instructors Jenni Freidman and Katie Woodward for a valentine making workshop! Jenni and Katie will guide you through designing, carving, and printing your own linoleum block for custom valentine cards. Registration is $40 and includes all supplies. Participants will go home with hand-printed valentines and their linoleum block, so you can continue to print more on your own! Pre-registration is recommended, space is limited to 12 participants. Register here.
New Year's Intention Journal Making Workshop
Rescheduled to Sunday, January 14th due to snow!
Join HPC founder and instructor Krista Narciso for a bookbinding workshop! Krista will teach you how to make your own softcover books from scratch. Fold, sew, and fill your journal with your New Year’s intentions. Prompts will be provided for drawing and/or writing in your journal, or you may choose to make up your own. Sewing schemes for 3-hole, 5-hole, and chain stitch pamphlet books will be shown. Participants can expect to have time to make 1-2 books.
Registration is $40 and includes all supplies. Participants will go home with their journals and bookbinding instructions, so you can continue to make more books on your own! Pre-registration is recommended, space is limited to 12 participants. Register here.
A Printmaking Sampler with the West Hartford Art League 2.0
A 10-week course beginning Saturday, April 6.
The transfer of ink to paper is the essential component in the making of prints. Something truly magical happens during this process. There are many methods to achieve the transfer and create a unique handmade print - and you will be able to try out several of them during this 10 week course. Designed to be an entry level exploration of Printmaking as a medium for the curious beginner, we know you’ll be just as enamored with making prints as we are!
Each method will be explained step by step while you work with your instructor to create exciting new pieces in five different media! Explore the techniques of Gelli Printing with Brandon Brownlee, Monotype with Jenni Freidman, Screenprint with Kathleen Woodward of Woodward Paper Company, Book Arts with Chris Roque and Lithography with Alexis Christina Crowley.
In addition to making lots of beautiful work, each participant will have the opportunity to view actual examples of each technique, watch demonstrations, share in conversation and enjoy the community that develops while working collectively in a shared space. All of these ingredients are the hallmarks of Printmaking and are part of what make the medium so special.
Curiosity and excitement are encouraged!
There is lots of fun to be had and tons of beautiful prints & books to be made, join us!
Print your own holiday cards!
Join HPC instructors Katie Woodward and Alexis Crowley for a holiday card making workshop. Katie and Alexis will guide you through designing, carving, and printing your own linoleum block for custom holiday cards. Registration is $40 and includes all supplies. Participants will go home with hand-printed holiday cards and their linoleum block, so you can continue to print more on your own! Pre-registration is recommended, space is limited to 12 participants. Sign up here!
Day of the Dead Celebration
Join us on Pratt St. with Hecho by Helena and Gentle Bull Shop! Make a festive print (or two, or three) on our portable press, and fold your own zine to home, available in English or Spanish.
Cooperate Connecticut
Join us at the Cooperate Connecticut Network Launch! We will be popping up with our portable press so you can print with us! Make a print of a custom block carved just for the event and take it home as a keepsake. Register here.
Monotype Workshop with Artlighten LLC
HPC will be popping up at Artlighten for a monotype workshop! Genna Riggi of Artlighten LLC will teach participants monotype printing methods using a Vandercook Press (just like the one being donated to HPC!) And the HPC team will be showing methods for printing by hand without a press. $25 from each registration goes toward the HPC’s fundraising efforts.
HPC Pop-up @ Hartford Prints! 10th Anniversary Night Market
HPC will have a table at Hartford Prints! 10th Anniversary Night Market! Stop by to make a print on our provisional press or purchase a print from an HPC artist. Funds raised from donations and print sales at this event will go toward securing a permanent space for the HPC.
HPC @ Gentle Bull Grand Opening
HPC will have a table at Gentle Bull Shop’s Grand Opening vendor market! Stop by to make a print on our provisional press or purchase a print from an HPC artist. Funds raised from donations and print sales at this event will go toward securing a permanent space for the HPC.
Pick, Press & Print: Create your own botanical print
Join us for a pop-up event at HPC committee member Zoe Chatfield’s garden! Pick your own flowers, print them using gelli plate monotype techniques, enjoy herbal tea, and take home a seed packet with seeds from Zoe’s garden. $20-25 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
HPC x HAS Galleries Screen Printing Event
The HPC is collaborating with Hartford Art School galleries to print t-shirts for gallery student workers and tote bags for sale in the galleries. Tote bags will be sold for $25 with all proceeds benefitting the HPC. This event is not open to the public, but if you would like to volunteer to assist with printing, please email us at hartfordpresscoop@gmail.com
HPC x FREE HART Pop-Up Press Party
We're collaborating with Free Hart Closet to host a pop-up Press Party Fundraiser!
Drop in between 2 and 5pm on Saturday, June 17th to check out the new FREE HART space before it opens and to create your own print(s) to take home on HPC’s portable mini press!
Suggested donation is $25 and will be split between both initiatives. You can of course donate more or less; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
The HPC is raising funds to secure a space in Hartford that will allow us to offer space, press time, and workshops on our four presses. FREE HART is raising funds to offer free, non-intimidating art and craft workshops in their new space.
Print Party!
Print with us! Artists participating in our open call may drop in and use our Vandercook to print their edition on Friday, June 2 between 3 and 8 PM. Relief processes only on the Vandercook, blocks must be mounted. West Hartford, CT. Full address will be sent to confirmed participants via email.
Print Party!
Print with us! Artists participating in our open call may drop in and use our Vandercook to print their edition on Saturday, May 27 between 11 AM and 4 PM. Relief processes only on the Vandercook, blocks must be mounted. West Hartford, CT. Full address will be sent to confirmed participants via email.