Alberta Printmakers

Artist Talk & Closing Reception with Mohammad Tabesh
2025-09-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the Closing Reception to celebrate The Book of Fading Memories by Mohammad Tabesh

Mohammad will be joining via a Zoom live-stream, and light refreshments will be provided.
In person attendance is encouraged, and folks may also join online if they are unable to attend.
The Artist Talk will begin shortly after 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.

Attending online? Register your attendance HERE.

This event is FREE and all are welcome.

About the Exhibition:
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.
In this work, The Book of Fading Memories, Tabesh collects some of his memories of war, violence and censorship into a hand-printed, limited-edition artist’s book. Each story is told from two parallel viewpoints. While a poem portrays how he sees the event today, an image illustrates his perspective as a child on the opposite page. Tabesh’s approach to writing poetry is brief and honest. By abandoning description and providing the essential elements, he invites readers to envisage these memories through their own eyes. Broken verses encourage them to live the experience instead of merely reading the stories. Tabesh has developed a narrative visual language through tracing, line drawing, and a bande dessinée or graphic novel approach.
Mohammad Tabesh (he/him) is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the complexities of the human experience, resistance, and social change. Across various media, including writing, printmaking, multimedia, and sculpture, Tabesh strives to convey profoundly human and universal stories. As an artist, Tabesh is committed to using his work as a vehicle for social change, encouraging viewers to engage with his pieces personally and creatively. With a unique ability to blend the personal and political, his work offers a powerful commentary on the human condition.
Tabesh’s work has been recognized with several grants from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the Toronto Arts Council, and the Access Copyright Foundation. An engineer-turned-artist, he earned his BFA from OCAD University and was honoured as the recipient of the university’s Sculpture and Installation Medal in 2020. He has been an Artist-in-Residence for ceramics at Harbourfront Centre since 2022.

Visitor Information:
New to the A/P space? Welcome!
Here’s a helpful guide to visiting the A/P Gallery, Studio, and Events

Hours and Location:
A/P Main Gallery Hours: Wednesday from 10am – 5pm; Thursday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm (closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday)

Accessibility:
A/P is located near the 39th Ave. C-Train Station and has free parking stalls located in front of the building, as well as street parking nearby.
There is an access ramp at the east end of the building (near the Hitch Shop), and A/P is equipped with an accessible gender neutral washroom.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.
We welcome your questions and are committed to working with our members and guests to have a great visit when you are here!

Inclusivity and code of conduct:
A/P’s cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment to learn about printmaking, to create printed works, and to pursue exciting artistic opportunities.
A/P operates by a code of conduct with an expectation of promoting dignity and respect to all, and we prioritize individual and community safety. Any form discriminatory behaviour, intimidation, bullying, harassment or victimization is not tolerated.

Printmaking Sampler
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
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 a Nolan Proof 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 is for folks who are 18 years of age or older.
No experience necessary and all supplies are provided.

What is printmaking?
Printmaking includes a range of processes where ink is transferred from one surface (a matrix) to another (the substrate) to create an image. There are several printmaking techniques, including silkscreen, relief, etching, relief, letterpress, and lithography.
Printmaking has been used for both artistic and commercial purposes for hundreds of years (books, illustrations, artworks, newspapers, posters, textiles, etc), and it continues to be a popular and versatile medium for artists who print on various surfaces, such as paper, fabric, wood, and metal.

About each technique that you’ll learn in this sampler:
Drypoint is a process where a sharp, pointed tool is used to scratch a design into the surface of a matrix (often a copper or plexiglass plate). Ink is then applied to the plate and wiped off so that it remains only in the grooves before transferring the ink onto paper using a printing press that applies substantial pressure.
Participants will create, ink, and print their own 4”x6” plexiglass drypoint plate.
Typesetting: before digital applications like Microsoft Word or InDesign, compositions of text (as well as symbols, fancy decorative ornaments, and illustrations) were manually arranged and ‘set’ by placing movable physical pieces of ‘type’ onto a letterpress machine. The surface of the composed form is then inked and transferred onto paper.
Participants will work in small groups to compose a line of text using wood type before printing the text using a Nolan Proof Press multiple times.
Silkscreen is a process where ink is pressed through the openings of a fine fabric mesh (the screen, which was traditionally made of silk) onto a flat surface beneath using a squeegee. Images are made by creating stencils that block some areas of the mesh, while leaving other areas open for the ink to pass through, resulting in a printed design.
Participants will design and prepare vinyl stencils that they will attach to a silkscreen to print their own unique compositions onto paper.
Linocut is a process where the surface of a linoleum plate is carved into using special tools to remove areas of the linoleum. The areas that are not removed result in a raised design. Ink is then applied to the surface design and printed onto paper either through pressure applied by hand or using a printing press.
Participants will each carve and print a 4”x6” linocut plates by hand, as well as by using a table-top relief press.

No Experience Needed!!!

What’s included with your registration:

A directed drypoint carving, inking, and printing session on 4 x 6″ plexiglas plates
A demonstration on type setting, followed by collaborating on a composition on the press
Pulling your own prints off the Nolan press with the assistance of staff
Designing and printing lino using a 4 x 6″ block
Screen printing your own design using cut stencils

All supplies are included!

Event Registration Fee
$135.00
prices not subject to GST

This event includes all project supplies, participants are recommended to prepare:

Image ideas for drawing and carving
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 (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)

Additional Notes:

Event limited to 20 Participants
This event is open to only participants of 18 years of age

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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 a class or workshop with 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
2025-09-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 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 5 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.

Linocut Basics
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
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.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

What should be considered when designing an image for the relief printing process
How to transfer the image to the block
The basics of carving linoleum safely and efficiently
The techniques for dynamic mark making and texture in monochromatic linocut prints.
The inking and 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. As of November 26th 2024 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
$145.00* 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:

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

—————————————————————————

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.

Annual General Meeting 2025
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
All are invited to attend our upcoming AGM!

The Annual General Meeting is a great opportunity to learn about A/P and all the ways to become involved with us!
The 2024/2025 fiscal year has been a milestone year that culminated in moving to a new facility.
There will be much to celebrate and share about during this meeting, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Current members in attendance will have voting rights at this meeting, but all are welcome to attend. (Click here if you, or someone you know would like to join or renew your membership before the meeting.)

AGM Details:

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: All are welcome to join us ahead of the meeting from 12pm to 1pm for an informal ‘meet and greet’. The AGM will take place from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Location: In-person at A/P – 460 42 Avenue SE (or virtual attendance via Zoom)

Registration:
Advance registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Register your in-person attendance through the tickets below.

Click here for virtual registration.

Registered participants will also receive an email with a complete AGM package including A/P’s Annual Report, Financial Statements, previous AGM minutes and an agenda for the meeting closer to the AGM date.

The Integrity of a Story by Jenie Gao
2025-09-26 - 2025-11-14 | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the Exhibition
“My mother lives in a rural area of Kansas, threatened in recent years by encroaching suburbanization. Since 2024, my spouse and I have taken turns visiting my mother to help her with house repairs and to assert our presence to overly inquisitive realtors and developers eager to displace older residents.
The centrepiece of this exhibition is a TV tray table in my mother’s home, where we share our meals. In this modest and intimate setting, my mother steps into one of her most profound roles as our family’s knowledge keeper. Her stories—simultaneously historical, allegorical, almost mythic, and sometimes prophetic—come alive.
In one story, my mother explains how she sees herself, brave and capable of doing things alone. When she was a child in Taiwan, her family rented her a third-story bedroom separate from their first floor flat. Every night, she had to ascend the staircase outside into the mountains under the watchful eyes of mountain lions.
In another story, my mother shares that the character for Yuàn 苑 in her name means “garden of the immortals,” or “the deer garden where the emperor’s sons practice their hunting.” As I admire the poetry of her name, my mother laughs at the irony of her family naming her after imperials and celestial beings who would have never troubled themselves over the problems of working class mortals. Her family by then had suffered repeated losses of language and home under multiple occupying governments, including the Japanese and the Chinese Nationalists. Years later after our family immigrated, my grandparents would lose their house again when the US government eminent domained their neighbourhood for a freeway project.
The Deer Garden woodblock features a Formosan Sika Deer and Clouded Leopard in a continuous, cyclical chase. The woodcut is designed to resemble a piece of hand-carved jade, with the final block inlaid into the surface of a TV tray table.
The works in this exhibition capture moments when my mother’s stories are suspended between a child’s imagination and an elder’s recollection, one in which there might truly have been lions in Taiwan’s mountains, or perhaps an elusive Clouded Leopard before habitat loss caused them to die out and disappear.
The mountain lions of my mother’s childhood ended up being feral cats. The white-tailed deer my mother watches from her window are in the heart of the rural Americana Midwest. Yet for a moment, as she passes her stories to my stewardship and safekeeping, the common becomes mythic.
The works in this exhibition are part of my ongoing series called The Negotiation Table, in which I take hand-carved woodblocks and transform them into sites of negotiation. This transformation responds to the history of how print became indoctrinated in the fine arts, in contrast to its use in community activation and protest. To compete with high art forms, it became best practice to destroy printing plates to make prints artificially rare. I have always been uncomfortable with destroying evidence of labour in favour of rarifying the asset. I reflect on the tension of assimilation and resistance within printmaking, as a person of Taiwanese and Chinese descent who has been made artificially rare via ongoing exclusionary policies in white dominant spaces. I reclaim printmaking as a tool of abundance and presence.
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.”
Artist Bio:
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.
Jenie pulls from experiences as a second generation Taiwanese-Chinese American and a descendant of working class immigrants. Prior to founding their business, Jenie worked in the museum industry, public education, and lean manufacturing. Through their cross section of experiences, Jenie has become attuned to issues of artists’ labour, cultural power, and institutional accountability. They run a paid apprenticeship program and have thus far mentored 25 emerging artists.
Jenie has a BFA in Printmaking/Drawing from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Their work is in 40 institutional collections including Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bowdoin College, Cornell University, Stanford University, and the Library of Congress. Their recent exhibits include Museum of Wisconsin Art, Trout Museum of Art, Burnaby Village Museum, Cedarburg Museum, and South Bend Museum of Art. Their work has been included in publications such as PBS, Shoutout LA, and Fête Chinoise. Their art residencies include Women’s Studio Workshop in Kingston, New York; Art in the Park with Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation: Decolonization, Art, & Culture; Ma’s House in the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, New York; Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in Okoboji, Iowa; the Bubbler at Madison Public Library in Madison, Wisconsin; Artist Campaign School in Chicago, Illinois; Proyecto’ace in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Museo de Arte Moderno in Chile. They are a TEDx Madison speaker and gave a talk entitled The Power and Purpose of Creativity.
Jenie Gao is the recently appointed Executive Director of Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. They live on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

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Visitor Information:
New to the A/P space? Welcome! Here’s a helpful guide to visiting the A/P Gallery, Studio, and Events
Hours and Location: A/P Main Gallery Hours: Wednesday from 10am – 5pm; Thursday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm (closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) Accessibility:
Accessibility:
A/P is located near the 39th Ave. C-Train Station and has free parking stalls located in front with additional street parking nearby.
There is an access ramp at the east end of the building, and A/P is equipped with a wheelchair accessible, gender neutral washroom.

We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible. We welcome your questions and are committed to working with our members and guests to have a great visit when you are here!
Inclusivity and code of conduct:
A/P’s cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment to learn about printmaking, to create printed works, and to pursue exciting artistic opportunities.
A/P operates by a code of conduct with an expectation of promoting dignity and respect to all, and we prioritize individual and community safety. Any form discriminatory behaviour, intimidation, bullying, harassment or victimization is not tolerated.

Artist Talk & Opening Reception with Jenie Gao
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the Opening Reception to celebrate The Integrity of a Story by Jenie Gao

Jenie Gao will be in attendance, and will be providing a hybrid in-person and online artist talk during this opening reception to celebrate their exhibition: The Integrity of a Story.
Light refreshments will be provided.
In person attendance is encouraged, and folks may also join the artist talk online if they are unable to attend.
The Artist Talk will begin at 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.

Attending online? Register your attendance HERE.

This event is FREE and all are welcome.

About the Exhibition:
“My mother lives in a rural area of Kansas, threatened in recent years by encroaching suburbanization. Since 2024, my spouse and I have taken turns visiting my mother to help her with house repairs and to assert our presence to overly inquisitive realtors and developers eager to displace older residents.
The centrepiece of this exhibition is a TV tray table in my mother’s home, where we share our meals. In this modest and intimate setting, my mother steps into one of her most profound roles as our family’s knowledge keeper. Her stories—simultaneously historical, allegorical, almost mythic, and sometimes prophetic—come alive.
In one story, my mother explains how she sees herself, brave and capable of doing things alone. When she was a child in Taiwan, her family rented her a third-story bedroom separate from their first floor flat. Every night, she had to ascend the staircase outside into the mountains under the watchful eyes of mountain lions.
The works in this exhibition capture moments when my mother’s stories are suspended between a child’s imagination and an elder’s recollection, one in which there might truly have been lions in Taiwan’s mountains, or perhaps an elusive Clouded Leopard before habitat loss caused them to die out and disappear. The tension of disappearance in these stories alludes to the repeated displacement my own family members, who have lost their homes to multiple occupying governments across generations.
The mountain lions of my mother’s childhood ended up being feral cats. Yet for a moment, as she passes her stories to my stewardship and safekeeping, the common becomes mythic.
Via this work, I interweave the personal and political, to strengthen local-global perspectives of colonization. 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.
Jenie pulls from experiences as a second generation Taiwanese-Chinese American and a descendant of working class immigrants. Prior to founding their business, Jenie worked in the museum industry, public education, and lean manufacturing. Through their cross section of experiences, Jenie has become attuned to issues of artists’ labour, cultural power, and institutional accountability. They run a paid apprenticeship program and have thus far mentored 25 emerging artists.
Jenie has a BFA in Printmaking/Drawing from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Their work is in 40 institutional collections including Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bowdoin College, Cornell University, Stanford University, and the Library of Congress. Their recent exhibits include Museum of Wisconsin Art, Trout Museum of Art, Burnaby Village Museum, Cedarburg Museum, and South Bend Museum of Art. Their work has been included in publications such as PBS, Shoutout LA, and Fête Chinoise. Their art residencies include Women’s Studio Workshop in Kingston, New York; Art in the Park with Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation: Decolonization, Art, & Culture; Ma’s House in the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, New York; Iowa Lakeside Laboratory in Okoboji, Iowa; the Bubbler at Madison Public Library in Madison, Wisconsin; Artist Campaign School in Chicago, Illinois; Proyecto’ace in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Museo de Arte Moderno in Chile. They are a TEDx Madison speaker and gave a talk entitled The Power and Purpose of Creativity.
Jenie Gao is the recently appointed Executive Director of Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. They live on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.

Visitor Information:
New to the A/P space? Welcome!
Here’s a helpful guide to visiting the A/P Gallery, Studio, and Events

Hours and Location:
A/P Main Gallery Hours: Wednesday from 10am – 5pm; Thursday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm (closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday)

Accessibility:
A/P is located near the 39th Ave. C-Train Station and has free parking stalls located in front of the building, as well as street parking nearby.
There is an access ramp at the east end of the building (near the Hitch Shop), and A/P is equipped with an accessible gender neutral washroom.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.
We welcome your questions and are committed to working with our members and guests to have a great visit when you are here!

Inclusivity and code of conduct:
A/P’s cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment to learn about printmaking, to create printed works, and to pursue exciting artistic opportunities.
A/P operates by a code of conduct with an expectation of promoting dignity and respect to all, and we prioritize individual and community safety. Any form discriminatory behaviour, intimidation, bullying, harassment or victimization is not tolerated.

Photolithography Basics
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Linocut Basics
2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
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.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

What should be considered when designing an image for the relief printing process
How to transfer the image to the block
The basics of carving linoleum safely and efficiently
Techniques for dynamic mark making and texture in monochromatic linocut prints
The inking and printing process
How to setup and use a printing press for relief
How to clean and care for linocut tools and equipment
Discussion on continuing printmaking independently, including tools to get started and considerations for materials and workspace

About the instructor:
I am an artist living and working in Calgary, Alberta. My work is primarily nature-themed, featuring birds and plants. My art is endlessly inspired by my experiences of the beautiful landscapes around me, and I strive to capture a sense of the wonder I feel in nature in my prints. I primarily work in linocut, but often combine techniques such as linocut, silkscreen and watercolor on paper.
Website: https://www.hsanfordcreative.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hsanfordcreative

Workshop Fee
$145.00* 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:

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 Letterpress
2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
Get Started with Letterpress printing and try our Vandercook press, Platen press, and Nolan press!
Looking for a quick and beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. Compatible with Linocut printing, Polymer plates and Woodcuts, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses!
No experience required.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Operation of Vandercook SP-15 Cylinder Press
Operation of Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Platen Press
Operation of Nolan Proof Press
Tools and Terminology for Letterpress
Basic Lock-Up Techniques
Printing Linocut and Type
Machine Clean-Up
Troubleshooting printing issues

About the instructor:
Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills.
Instagram: @mw.artco | Website: michellewiebe.com

Workshop Fee
$135.00* 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, digital files 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 lunch 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 (if uncomfortable with Shared 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.

Varied Impressions
2025-10-13 - 2025-11-30 | Crescent Heights Community Galleries (Rotary Park), 617 1 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6W4, Canada
Explore the possibilities of print this fall!
Through Varied Impressions, Alberta Printmakers is showcasing the range of printmaking techniques that can be learned and created within our Calgary-based community studio. From lithography and letterpress to etching and silkscreen – each mini display will be a window into a different method, showcasing the creative potential that print-media can bring to any artistic practice.

Intro to Stone Lithography
2025-10-14 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 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
$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.

Intro to Stone Lithography
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 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 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.

Next Steps in Letterpress
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Are you ready to expand your letterpress skills and broaden your printing abilities? Join us for a deeper look at printing with platen and cylinder presses and increase your independence within the print shop! The class is excellent for students who own or are considering purchasing their own press or those who want to independently use the A/P Studio presses with greater confidence.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Skill and terminology refresher from Intro to Letterpress
Tympan Paper and Packing changes
Setting Gauge Pins and aligning with your forme.
Basic Typesetting Techniques
Mixing type and/or linocuts to print your own design
Basic maintenance of Vandercook SP-15, Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Presses
Troubleshooting printing issues

About the instructor:
Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills.t
Instagram: @mw.artco | Website: michellewiebe.com

Workshop Fee
$135.00* 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:

Optional: bring your own carved 3” x 4” or 4” x 6” linocut block (mounted or unmounted traditional lino – no pink or softcut lino please)
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 lunch 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 – none

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 Screen Printing
2025-10-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
It is back!! And in a bigger, newer space!
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

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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.

Carve it Nice, Share it Twice
2025-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Come carve your own greeting card design and have it printed on the letterpress! AP staff will help direct the basics of linocut carving to help you achieve the best results. Then you will be able to pull the prints off the letterpress with the assistance of staff. All cards will be printed in GOLD.

No Experience Needed!!!

What’s included with your registration:

A directed carving session on lino
Pulling your own prints off the letterpress with the assistance of staff
All cards will be printed with a metallic gold
Participants will leave with a total of 15 cards

All supplies are included!

Event Registration Fee
$45.00 for a single participant
OR
$75.00 for two participants
prices not subject to GST

This event includes all project supplies, participants are recommended to prepare:

Image ideas for carving their greeting card at the size of 3.5 x 5″
Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.
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 (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)

Additional Notes:

Event limited to 12 Participants
This event is open to children ages 12 and up. All participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by either a parent or guardian who is also registered.

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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 Etching
2025-11-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Alberta
Ever wonder how those beautifully illustrated old books were made? With all those fancy lines and cross hatching? Picasso, Degas, Rembrandt and Francisco de Goya have all made famous works just with basic copper etching techniques!
This course will cover the fundamentals of etching, including drypoint, hardground and aquatint ground techniques. Participants will learn how to use a traditional 15th century style printing press, to create their works.
No experience required!
What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Brief history and relevance
Copper plate preparation, cutting, bevelling, sanding, removing scratches
Drypoint Technique
Copper plate inking, registration, printing and press use
Hardground Etching Technique
Intro to Aquatint

About the instructor:
Alison has over a decade of experience in archival custom picture framing. She holds a BFA from the University of Regina and an MFA in Printmaking from Louisiana State University. Originally from the South Saskatchewan prairies, she currently lives in Calgary. She is involved in the art community, exhibiting her work, coordinating community exhibitions and events, teaching and volunteering. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.
Website: https://www.alisonfrank.ca
Instagram: snowbunnymermaid

Workshop Fee
$345.00* 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 sketches/ideas designed to 4×6 size, try to bring 3 include both a line drawing/image and shaded value drawing/image if possible.
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 5 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.
