Alberta Printmakers

Etching with BIG
2026-09-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
In this 2-weekend workshop, Kate is delighted to share tips and methods of working with this versatile etching ground developed by Andrew Baldwin of Trefeglwys Studio in Wales. Participants will explore multiple methods to create line, tone and texture, etching on copper. Then they’ll dive into printing their plates with colour, using multiple approaches such as à la poupé, viscosity, as well as introducing blends with a tonal image. Students having prior experience with etching is recommended in this workshop.
Baldwin Intaglio Ground or B.I.G. is an alternative to traditional solvent-based etching grounds, having all qualities etchers know and love about hard ground, soft ground and aquatint — minus the VOC’s. Plus it’s super-easy to use!

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Exploring products and practices for a safe and sustainable printmaking studio
Using B.I.G. as a hard ground and soft ground
Using Coffee Lift as a Sugar Lift alternative
Using Aquatint techniques
Etching copper using Ferric Chloride
Operating our Studio presses
Exploring colour printmaking methods, as we print copper plate etchings made during workshop

About the instructor:
Having a huge curiosity with Intaglio printmaking, Kate revels in the discoveries which come through etching with B.I.G. Over the past three years Kate has had the privilege to work with Andrew Baldwin, travelling to Trefeglwys Studio in Wales to take a workshop with Andrew in 2023, and assisting Andrew in two workshops in western Canada in 2025. Over the past 11 years Kate has done artist residencies at Zea Mays Printmaking, a studio dedicated to safe and sustainable practices, located in Florence, Massachusetts. She is founding member of the Alberta Printmakers Society (A/P) in Calgary where she is an active member and renter. She teaches Intaglio Workshops at A/P, at the Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists (SNAP) in Edmonton, and with Print Artists North in Fort St. John. Her artwork can be found in the public collections of the Alberta Art Foundation, the Canada Council Art Bank, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Collection, and The Calgary Public Library Central Location.
Instagram: @katebaillies

Workshop Fee
$525.00* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

This workshop includes all project supplies, students are recommended to:

Come prepared with image ideas or a creative direction to ground your design process.
Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class.
Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.
Bring a snack and water bottle.
Bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.
Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.
Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.
Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.
Tie back long hair when operating machinery.
Personal PPE (goggles if uncomfortable sharing Studio PPE)

Additional Notes:

Class limited to 8 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

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Code of Conduct:
To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.
Accommodation & Diversity:
Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.
A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Cancellation Policy:
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

Photolithography Basics
2026-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the workshop:
Photolithography is a technique perfect for anyone interested in photography or drawing in printmaking. This course will cover a range of possibilities to transform photographs, digital creations, or drawn material into richly detailed lithographs. Participants will learn to process a photosensitive plate, exposing it to light to develop a printable image.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
What you’ll learn: ​​​​

How to prepare a photographic file for lithography printing in photoshop
How to make drawings that will expose for photolithography plates
How to develop a photolithography plate
How to prepare paper for registration
How to print a photolithograph plate properly using the press

About the instructor:
Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetic history, health, and ethics informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta, Mount Allison University, University of Calgary and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts.
Instagram: @piddlepress | Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com

Workshop Fee
$295.00* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.
Additional Notes:

Class limited to 5 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

Code of Conduct:
To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.
Accommodation & Diversity:
Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.
A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Cancellation Policy:
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

Silkscreen on Fabric
2026-10-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for this workshop and discover the joy of textile screen printing! This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to essential silk screen printing techniques and give you hands-on experience printing with various inks on fabric.
We’ll guide you through the entire process, from preparing a screen with photo emulsion to exposing it with different stencils and getting it ready for printing. With all the fundamental techniques covered, you’ll be well-equipped to start your own textile printing projects. You’re also welcome to bring your own clothes or tote bags made from natural materials to print your designs on.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Understanding your screen, fabric, and squeegee options, so that you can make informed choices
Demonstration of photo emulsion coating and exposure
What to consider when designing imagery for printing on textiles and specific techniques for pulling prints on fabric
A chance to try out some unusual inks and experimental processes
Make prints that last! How to finish and care for your textile print.
Q&A time

About the instructor:
Yilu Xing is an artist-educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts and a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, specialized in Printmaking. Xing is the recipient of grants and scholarships from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council, which support her research exploring themes related to culinary cultures, human connections, and the transmission of traditions within immigrant families. Her recent work includes public-based interactive installations, prints, drawings, ceramics, and videos. Xing has also taught art courses within the community and at the University of Alberta.
Website: https://www.yiluxing.ca
Instagram: helloyilu

Workshop Fee
$285.00* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

This workshop includes all project supplies, students are recommended to:

Bring image ideas or other creative prompts
Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class.
Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.
Bring a snack and water bottle.
Bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.
Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.
Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.
Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.
Tie back long hair when operating machinery.
Personal PPE (goggles if uncomfortable sharing Studio PPE)

Additional Notes:

Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

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Code of Conduct:
To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.
Accommodation & Diversity:
Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.
A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Cancellation Policy:
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

Intro to Reduction Woodcut
2026-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
This intro class to the reduction woodcut technique will teach the basics of the process over the course of two classes.
The reduction process is one way of introducing colour into the relief printing process without the necessity of having multiple blocks. Students will be instructed on ways of designing imagery for reduction printing, useful approaches to the carving process, the use of a registration jig, and finally the setting of the press and printing.
Participants should leave the workshop with a small edition of reduction prints designed and printed by themselves as well as a good foundation in the technique to allow them to continue with their own personal explorations.
Some prior experience with relief printmaking (linocut or woodcut) is an advantage to taking this workshop but is not a necessity.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

What should be considered when designing an image for the reduction process
How to transfer the image to the block
The basics of carving wood
How to achieve accurate registration for multiple layers of colour
The printing process

About the instructor:
Jonathan Creese is a Trinidadian artist, currently living, working, and studying in Calgary AB. Being introduced to art primarily from the realm of printmaking, his work uses the language and sensibilities of printmaking to highlight the realities of the cultural and socio political landscape of his homeland. He is interested in ways of representing quantitative data visually, particularly in relation to homicide statistics in Trinidad and Tobago.
Website: https://www.thecreolefactory.org/
Instagram: the.creole.factory

Workshop Fee
$275.00* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

This workshop includes all project supplies, students are recommended to:

Come prepared with image ideas or a creative direction to ground your design process.
Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class.
Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.
Bring a snack and water bottle.
Bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.
Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.
Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.
Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.
Tie back long hair when operating machinery.
Personal PPE (goggles if uncomfortable sharing Studio PPE)

Additional Notes:

Class limited to 8 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

—————————————————————————

Code of Conduct:
To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.
Accommodation & Diversity:
Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.
A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Cancellation Policy:
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

Intro to Screen Printing
2026-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
It is back!!
Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Both analogue and digital methods of creating stencilsCoating a screen with emulsion
Burning the screen on the exposure unit
Mixing ink
Registering multiple layers
Pulling prints
Cleaning/ reclaiming screens

About the instructor:
Originally from Montreal Quebec, Statz completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Alberta College of Art + Design in 2000, and received his Masters of Fine Arts degree in Print Media at Concordia University in 2008. Currently based in Calgary Alberta, Statz’s work has been exhibited across Canada, The United States, and Europe.
Instagram: @statzart

Workshop Fee
$375.00* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.

Additional Notes:

Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

—————————————————————————

Code of Conduct:
To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.
Accommodation & Diversity:
Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.
A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Cancellation Policy:
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.

Intro to Stone Lithography
2026-11-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the workshop:
Let us demystify stone lithography! A process that is more than 200 years old and uses an image drawn on a limestone to make hundreds of prints! In this process, an image is drawn using greasy materials. You can even use butter! The painterly marks achieved are unmatched to other techniques. Lucky for us, Alberta Printmakers is one of the few places in the province that offers lithography stones and equipment for use!
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed. Participants will learn how to prepare, draw, etch, and print a litho stone to make a small edition.
What you’ll learn: ​​​​

How to prepare a grain, level and prepare a litho stone
Drawing techniques for lithography
How to etch a litho stone
How to prepare paper for registration
How to print a lithograph properly using the press

About the instructor:
Jamie-Lee Girodat completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Fine Arts in Printmaking at the University of Alberta. Her interest in genetics and mental health informs her practice in print media, drawing, and animation. She has exhibited nationally and internationally and has taught at the University of Alberta, Mount Allison University, University of Calgary and is currently teaching at Alberta University of the Arts.
Instagram: @piddlepress | Website: www.jamieleegirodat.com

Workshop Fee
$385.00* prices not subject to GST
*Access to using the A/P studio equipment, including as a workshop participant, requires an A/P membership. Annual memberships are $30 and $10 for current students and current recipients of AISH. Membership fees can be applied directly to your workshop registration.
Additional Notes:

Class limited to 5 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

Code of Conduct:
To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.
Accommodation & Diversity:
Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.
A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
Cancellation Policy:
If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run.
If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 72 hours in advance with a full refund issued. For classes cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund.
