Growing up in Iran, the highly political atmosphere of society and the constant turmoil in the region manifested themselves in Mohammad Tabesh’s memories. He remembers the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the Iran-Iraq war of 1980-88, including mass arrests of political activists, widespread imprisonments and executions with no fair trial. The Orwellian censorship imposed on his generation and the continuous religious propaganda experienced throughout his early education have made him a vigilant observer of the intimate moments between horror and humour. As a storyteller, he strives to find a common language to share the stories of resistance and perseverance.
DATES: September 9, 16, 23 and October 7
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Hurry before it sells out!
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.
DATE: Saturday, September 13 (single day event)
TIME: 10:00am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Want to learn more about the world of printmaking? If you want to give it a go but have no idea where to start, this workshop is for you! You will get a hands-on taste of FOUR unique techniques, including screen printing, drypoint, linocut, and typesetting on the Nolan Press. Come away with four unique prints! This course is a perfect choice for those beginning in print or want to dabble in different techniques as a lead-up for taking further courses that Alberta Printmakers offers.
This workshop will be split into two groups, working on two different techniques simultaneously. In the morning, from 10:00am-1:00pm, we will cover drypoint and letterpress. Drypoint is an intaglio process in which a design is drawn on a plate with a sharp, pointed needle-like instrument. Ink is pressed into the grooves, the plate is wiped and then printed to reveal a positive image with intricate linework. In letterpress, small groups will work together to compose a text-based image that can be quickly printed in multiples.
In the afternoon, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, participants will make silkscreen and linocut prints. For silkscreen, participants will cut stencils to attach to the screen and print their own unique compositions.
DATES: September 9, 16, 23 and October 7
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Hurry before it sells out!
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.
DATES: February 18 and 25, 2025
TIME: 6-9pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Creese
COURSE SUMMARY:
In this course the basics of linocut printmaking will be taught with a focus on safe carving technique, good image design and the use of texture in the creation of compositions. Over the course of two evenings, participants will develop an image, carve it into a linoblock, and print a small edition of monochromatic prints. Participants should leave the workshop with a good foundation in the medium to allow them to continue with personal explorations.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
DATES: September 9, 16, 23 and October 7
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Yilu Xing
COURSE SUMMARY:
Hurry before it sells out!
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.
DATES: February 18 and 25, 2025
TIME: 6-9pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Creese
COURSE SUMMARY:
In this course the basics of linocut printmaking will be taught with a focus on safe carving technique, good image design and the use of texture in the creation of compositions. Over the course of two evenings, participants will develop an image, carve it into a linoblock, and print a small edition of monochromatic prints. Participants should leave the workshop with a good foundation in the medium to allow them to continue with personal explorations.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.
"...Via this work, I interweave the personal and political, to strengthen local-global perspectives of colonization's impact. I share my family’s stories as a frame through which we can better understand one another as different peoples connected through shared struggles—and shared imaginings for something beyond what our stories seem to be."
Jenie Gao (they/she) has run an anti-gentrification arts business since 2014, specializing in printmaking, public art, social practice, and community storytelling. They consult for cultural organizations and the public sector on equity and ethics.
DATES: September 27 and October 5
TIME: 10am - 4pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Jamie-Lee Girodat
COURSE SUMMARY:
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.
DATES: September 28
TIME: 10am-4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Hannah Sanford
COURSE SUMMARY:
This Linocut Basics workshop will provide an introduction to linocut printmaking, covering the fundamentals of design, carving, and printing. Activities during the workshop will get students familiar with the process, while focusing on safe carving technique, image design and mark-making.
Over the course of the day, participants will develop an image, transfer and carve it into a lino block, and print a small edition of single-color prints. Students will finish the workshop with their carved block and set of original prints, along with the foundational knowledge needed to independently continue linocut printmaking.
DATES: September 28, 2025
TIME: 10am-4pm
INSTRUCTOR: Hannah Sanford
COURSE SUMMARY:
This Linocut Basics workshop will provide an introduction to linocut printmaking, covering the fundamentals of design, carving, and printing. Activities during the workshop will get students familiar with the process, while focusing on safe carving technique, image design and mark-making.
Over the course of the day, participants will develop an image, transfer and carve it into a lino block, and print a small edition of single-color prints. Students will finish the workshop with their carved block and set of original prints, along with the foundational knowledge needed to independently continue linocut printmaking.
