Intro to Screen Printing on Fabric
2024-09-24 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-01 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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
$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:

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.

No Place Like Homo
2024-10-04 - 2024-11-22 | A/P Gallery, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
No Place Like Homo brings together screen printed ceramic tile and prints on paper to illustrate a non-linear experience of masculine pregnancy and queer home life. Taking root at the intersection of reproductive justice and queer liberation, No Place Like Homo draws on themes of choice, loss, intention, and autonomy, and questions what it means to “conceive of” in the context of conception itself. The exhibition explores contrasting desires for visibility and for safety, offering a view that is both zoomed in and zoomed out, tender, lighthearted, resolute, and joyfully mundane.
K Sarrantonio blends traditional and experimental screenprinting techniques to represent queer domesticity and genderqueer experience. Born in the Hudson Valley in Upstate New York, K lives and works in Queens, NY. They have attended residencies at McColl Center, Women’s Studio Workshop, Vermont Studio Center, Crosstown Arts, Signal Fire Arts, and Kimmel Harding Nelson Center. They received an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design and a BA from Hampshire College.

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 an access ramp at the north end of the building.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.

The A/P facility is mostly mobility friendly, however our washout sink area and single stall gender neutral washroom are not wheelchair accessible.
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 and Reception with K Sarrantonio
2024-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | A/P Gallery, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the Opening Reception to celebrate No Place Like Homo by K Sarrantonio.
The Artist Talk will begin shortly after 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.
Light refreshments provided.
This event is FREE and all are welcome.
About the Exhibition:
No Place Like Homo brings together screen printed ceramic tile and prints on paper to illustrate a non-linear experience of masculine pregnancy and queer home life. Taking root at the intersection of reproductive justice and queer liberation, No Place Like Homo draws on themes of choice, loss, intention, and autonomy, and questions what it means to “conceive of” in the context of conception itself. The exhibition explores contrasting desires for visibility and for safety, offering a view that is both zoomed in and zoomed out, tender, lighthearted, resolute, and joyfully mundane.
K Sarrantonio blends traditional and experimental screenprinting techniques to represent queer domesticity and genderqueer experience. Born in the Hudson Valley in Upstate New York, K lives and works in Queens, NY. They have attended residencies at McColl Center, Women’s Studio Workshop, Vermont Studio Center, Crosstown Arts, Signal Fire Arts, and Kimmel Harding Nelson Center. They received an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design and a BA from Hampshire College.

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 an access ramp at the north end of the building.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.

The A/P facility is mostly mobility friendly, however our washout sink area and single stall gender neutral washroom are not wheelchair accessible.
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.

Intro to Linocut
2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
In this class, students will learn the basics of linocut printmaking. The instructor will teach students about composition, safe cutting techniques and how to pull prints. Also covered will be information about choosing tools, ink and papers suitable for a wide range of projects. Participants will leave with hand pulled prints of their own design, their own carved blocks as well as the skill to practice at home using basic art materials.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Designing and preparing a linoleum block
Safe cutting techniques
Colour theory and ink mixing for relief printing
Hand burnishing prints and basic press operation
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
$140.00* 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:

Black and white image ideas for a 4” x 6” linoleum block
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 Etching
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
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.

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.

Creepin' it Real: A/P Print Party
2024-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 | NVRLND Boutique, 1048 21 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1N2, Canada
A full day of spectacular printmaking taking place at NVRLND Boutique!
For ALL AGES!

Let’s get this party STARTLED and enjoy our special attractions:

Build your own monster magnet!

Print your own gravestone bookmarks using LEGO and our Nolan Proof Press!

Carve and print a glow-in-the-dark linocut!

Silkscreen a supernatural tote bag!

Make your own blood-curdling buttons!

Stamp your ghoulish greeting card!

WIN BIG at our evil potion PLINKO!!

Featuring prizes from:

Recess, RICK RACK Textiles, Inglewood Art Supplies, Rosso Coffee Roasters, A/P, and CJSW!

Everyone’s a winner at PLINKO!

Browse through our PRINT BOO-TIQUE

Featuring print-based artworks by A/P members!

All hands-on activities and midway treats are each priced from FREE to $14, with MOST BEING UNDER $5! There is something for everyone!
All proceeds from the day go toward fundraising for A/P community programming.

Chine Collé Secrets
2024-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Take your prints to the next level! This one-day chine-collé workshop would be ideal for those with some prior printmaking experience, who may have old etching plates they would like to revisit, old proofs printed on washi paper, monotypes, or drawings rendered in oil-based inks. In this workshop, students will learn how to chine-collé, a process of printing on Japanese rice paper and bonding to a heavier substrate, both with and without a press. Over the course of a single class, Participants will extend their print knowledge as students will walk through the chine- collé process step-by-step to make unique works of art.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Operating an etching press
Paper selection
Mixing and applying rice paste
Collage techniques
How to chine-collé at home

About the instructor:
Myken McDowell is an Edmonton-based visual artist and educator. Rooted in printmaking and full of questions about memory, place, and their influence on one another, her interdisciplinary artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally and has earned numerous scholarships and awards. She also works as the Printshop and Programs Coordinator at the Society of Northern Alberta Printmakers, but when she’s not doing that, she likes to take pictures of empty spaces and collect other people’s love letters.
Website: mykenmcdowell.com

Workshop Fee
$140.00* 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:

To bring old plates or drawings
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
2024-11-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-23 10:00 - 15:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Hurry before it sells out!
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 4 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.

2024 Not So Mini Exhibition and Auction!
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-13 | A/P Gallery, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the Exhibition
Each year, A/P hosts a print exchange and exhibition in conjunction with an exciting sale and silent auction fundraiser.
Participants from around the globe submit an edition of ten original 8” x 10” prints (maximum size) to exchange with each other. Two impressions of each edition are retained by A/P to sell and auction to lucky buyers/bidders at affordable rates.
The annual Not So Mini has become our most anticipated event of the year that showcases the work of local and international printmakers, with all funds raised directly supporting A/P’s community programming.
This year we received over 55 editions by artists from:
Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Foothills, AB; Spruce Grove, AB; Sherwood Park, AB; Montreal, QC; Stukely-sud, QC; Golden, BC; Regina, SK; Halifax, NS; Astoria, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Ambala City, Haryana, India; Adachi ku, Tokyo, Japan; Sherwood Park, AB; Draycott, Derby, United Kingdom.
About the Online Sale and Silent Auction
STEP 1: Register as a bidder online at www.auctria.events/2024NotSoMini
STEP 2: Browse through all the prints and swag that are up for grabs
STEP 3: Place your bids & claim your winnings!
The Auction OPENS on Saturday, December 7 at 12pm (MST). Bidding CLOSES on Friday, December 13 at 9:00pm (MST).

All is Bright: Cyanotype Night
2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 6-9pm
Create a gift or keep it for yourself! Come design and expose your own beautiful cyanotype prints!
Cyanotype is a photography method that involves laying an objects, drawings, or photo negatives on a surface coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images. With the help of AP staff, we will direct how you can use your own drawings, photographs, or small, soft, objects to create images on paper with the best results. You will participate in all the steps and will leave with two 4×5″ prints!
No Experience Needed!!!

What’s included with your registration:

A directed session on what a cyanotype is and how it works
Using either drawing, a photograph, or potentially small, soft materials to expose
All participants with receive two, 4×5″ cyanotype sheets to expose
SNACKS!

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 with using either drawing, or a photograph, or small, soft objects
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.

Closing Reception: NOT SO MINI 2024 Print Exchange
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:30 | A/P Gallery, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Our most anticipated event of the year, A/P’s Not So Mini 2024 features 57 original prints by artists from around the globe!
This Exhibition is also paired with a fundraising auction and sale, where 2 impressions of each artwork are available to buy through our online sale and auction – just in time for holiday gifting! The auction will close at 9pm during the reception.
This event is FREE and all are welcome.
There will be music, door prizes, plinko, and light refreshments.

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 an access ramp at the north end of the building.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.

The A/P facility is mostly mobility friendly, however our washout sink area and single stall gender neutral washroom are not wheelchair accessible.
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.

Intro to Reduction Linocut
2025-01-21 18:00 - 21:00
This intro class to the reduction linocut technique will teach the basics of the process through the creation of a 3 layer reduction woodcut at the Alberta Printmakers studio over the course of four evening 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 linoleum
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. 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
$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:

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 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.

NOTICE ME!
2025-01-24 - 2025-03-14 | A/P Gallery, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the Opening Reception and Artist Talk!
When: Friday, January 24th from 7-9pm at A/P. The artist talk will begin at 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.
Click here for more reception info and to RSVP
About the Exhibition
Giving ourselves the space to be soft and silly during these times is a radical act and deserves some attention! HOT 4 THE MOMENT will be taking over the Alberta Printmakers Main Gallery with “NOTICE ME!”, a printed and quilted construction site. THE FIX-ITS is a parody performance, and installation work assuming the characters of a multi-talented duo of contract workers who critique systems of oppression and misogyny within professional spaces through hard work, physical labor and community care. Getting to work as THE FIX-ITS required the proper OHS approved signage, designating spaces to be soft and silly with yourself. This installation is the accumulation of the FIX-ITS body of work and will consist of the quilted signage used in our FIX-ITS performances, our constructed light box art crate signs, screenprints, and textile work.
Artist Statement: HOT 4 THE MOMENT uses printmaking, performance, textiles, sculpture and video as tools to explore labour, gender, and friendship. Their work uses humor as a vessel for change and pop-culture as a language to explore difficult topics, and to break down expectations of “women under the patriarchy”. This often looks at gendered labour and representation in the media. ‘NOTICE ME!”is a playful examination of gendered cultural and social labour norms. This body of work uses imagery of work sites and construction signage to consider what is traditionally valued as paid labour vs. what goes mostly unrecognized and underpaid moving through the world as both artists and women. With their first body of work as HOT 4 THE MOMENT, Georgia and Drew use playfulness, humour, softness and collaboration as an act of resilience and protest against systems of oppression within professional spaces as THE FIX-ITS. Together, they dissect these themes through dispersing labour and decentering oneself in practice.
Artist Bios: Georgia Dawkin and Drew Pardy are the two halves of the friendship heart necklace that is HOT 4 THE MOMENT. A creative collective, HOT 4 THE MOMENT developed as a way for Georgia Dawkin and Drew Pardy to combine common themes within their work, and to provide a space for play within their art practices. HOT 4 THE MOMENT has exhibited in Eastern Edge Gallery (NL), Neutral Ground Artist Run Centre (SK), designed sets for Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival (NL), and performed at CB Nuit (NL), and the Atlantic Arts Symposium (NB). They were the 2024 Elbow Room Artists in Residence at The Rooms (NL) and the VANL Emerging Artists of the Year in 2024. Both Georgia and Drew are currently based in St. John’s, NL and have received their BFAs from Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

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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 an access ramp at the north end of the building.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.

The A/P facility is mostly mobility friendly, however our washout sink area and single stall gender neutral washroom are not wheelchair accessible.
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 & Reception with HOT 4 THE MOMENT
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | A/P Gallery, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the Opening Reception to celebrate NOTICE ME! by HOT 4 THE MOMENT
The Artist Talk will begin shortly after 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.
Light refreshments provided.
This event is FREE and all are welcome.
About the Exhibition:
Giving ourselves the space to be soft and silly during these times is a radical act and deserves some attention!
HOT 4 THE MOMENT will be taking over the Alberta Printmakers Main Gallery with NOTICE ME!, a printed and quilted construction site. THE FIX-ITS is a parody performance, and installation work assuming the characters of a multi-talented duo of contract workers who critique systems of oppression and misogyny within professional spaces through hard work, physical labor and community care. Getting to work as THE FIX-ITS required the proper OHS approved signage, designating spaces to be soft and silly with yourself. This installation is the accumulation of the FIX-ITS body of work and will consist of the quilted signage used in our FIX-ITS performances, our constructed light box art crate signs, screenprints, and textile work.
Georgia Dawkin and Drew Pardy are the two halves of the friendship heart necklace that is HOT 4 THE MOMENT. A creative collective, HOT 4 THE MOMENT developed as a way for Georgia Dawkin and Drew Pardy to combine common themes within their work, and to provide a space for play within their art practices.
HOT 4 THE MOMENT has exhibited in Eastern Edge Gallery (NL), Neutral Ground Artist Run Centre (SK), designed sets for Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival (NL), and performed at CB Nuit (NL), and the Atlantic Arts Symposium (NB). They were the 2024 Elbow Room Artists in Residence at The Rooms (NL) and the VANL Emerging Artists of the Year in 2024. Both Georgia and Drew are currently based in St. John’s, NL and have received their BFAs from Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

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 an access ramp at the north end of the building.
We do our best to accommodate the needs of our visitors whenever possible.

The A/P facility is mostly mobility friendly, however our washout sink area and single stall gender neutral washroom are not wheelchair accessible.
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.

Intro to Reduction Linocut
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-11 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada

Painterly Printmaking
2025-02-02 10:00 - 16:00
Monotypes are one of a kind prints that combine printing, painting, and drawing techniques with surprising and painterly results. In the course we will create monotypes with and without the press, using both additive and reductive techniques.
This is a great workshop for beginners, intermediate, and experienced printmakers who want to loosen up and embrace painterly mark making. Students will leave with multiple unique prints, a full understanding of how to create their own monotype prints at home and in the studio, and the renewed energy to create.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

Techniques and required tools for press based monotype printing
Mixing, applying and storing ink
Using the press
How to pull accurate prints
Troubleshooting and how to use accidents to your advantage
Cleanup and finishing your prints

About the instructor:
Christina Krentz is an multidisciplinary artist, living and working in Calgary, AB. She is an experienced adult facilitator, known for her enthusiasm, and infectious passion for art. She has a background in painting, and approaches print making with a commitment to experimentation and chance. Christina is an active member with Alberta Printmakers, and the founding member of FEM ASSEMBLY, a feminist critique group in YYC.
Instagram: @christinakrentz
Website: https://christinakrentz.com/

Workshop Fee
$265.00* 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.

Painterly Printmaking
2025-02-09 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada

Linocut Basics
2025-02-18 18:00 - 21:00
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.

Linocut Basics
2025-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
