Gel Plate Printing
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
Gel Plate Printing: Experimentation
Gel plate printing is playful, intuitive, and perfect for curious makers who love happy accidents. Using a soft gel plate and acrylic paint, you’ll build layered prints with textures, stencils, marks, and color blends—no press required. The magic really kicks in with magazine transfers: ink from glossy pages lifts onto your print, leaving behind ghostly images, unexpected typography, and rich visual texture.
This process invites experimentation—pull a print, peel a transfer, respond to what shows up, and keep going. Every layer adds depth and surprise, making each print a one-of-a-kind piece. Great for art journaling, mixed media, collage backgrounds, and standalone prints, gel plate printing is all about letting go, exploring materials, and discovering what happens when you play.
No two prints are ever the same—and that’s the point.
Sign-up for the collage class next week and bring your gel prints. The creative possibilities are endless. Create artwork for the Printmaking and Mixed Media gallery show in March. Call for entries coming soon!

Tetra Pak Printing
2026-02-22 10:00 - 12:00
Explore an exciting, eco-friendly form of printmaking in this Tetra Pak Printing class! Using recycled Tetra Pak cartons (like juice or milk containers), you’ll create a unique printing plate by drawing, carving, and building texture into the surface. Then we’ll ink it up and print to reveal beautifully detailed prints.
This process is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike—playful, experimental, and full of surprises. You’ll leave with multiple original prints and a new technique you can continue using at home.
No printmaking experience required—just come ready to create! All supplies are included.
Instructor–Jami Lopeman

Junk Journals
2026-02-22 12:30 - 14:30
Junk Journals: Found, Layered & Full of Story
Junk journals are creative, handmade books created from found, recycled, and meaningful materials—old papers, fabric scraps, ephemera, packaging, and unexpected treasures. More than a journal, they’re a space for experimentation, storytelling, reflection, and play. In this class, you’ll explore layering, texture, collage, and simple binding techniques while giving new life to discarded materials. No rules, no perfection—just curiosity, creativity, and the joy of making something beautifully personal.
Read about the benefits of Junk Journaling here!
