Alberta Printmakers

Photolithography Basics
2026-04-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

Pump Up the Volume
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the workshop:
Halftones – who needs ‘em!? Instead, build your silkscreening know-how to create depth without using digital processes.
This workshop will cover a very brief refresher of the silkscreen process (such as coating and exposing your screen, as well as registering and pulling your prints) before diving deep into hand-drawing and exposure techniques to help define volume in print.
Skills learned will include creating stencils with rubylith (a specialized film used for various printing techniques), as well as developing tone through posterization – a process where you layer multiple exposures of hand-drawn stencils to create volume in your printed imagery.
Please note, this course is intended for participants with a base-knowledge and some experience with screen printing who want to take their skills to the next step. This is an excellent follow up to our Intro to Screen Printing workshop, or if you’re looking for a refresher after learning silkscreen basics in the past.
What you’ll learn: ​​​​

A brief refresher of the screen printing process
Advanced drawing techniques for silkscreen
Building layers using rubylith film
Using floating stencils of newsprint to block out areas while printing
Posterization through combining multiple exposures of the same image

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
$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.
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 Letterpress
2026-04-19 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.

Next Steps in Letterpress
2026-05-03 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 Etching
2026-05-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 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
$365.00* 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 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.

Lasting Impressions 2026
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-06-20 00:00 | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
A/P presents Lasting Impressions 2026!
Our annual member exhibition, Lasting Impressions is an opportunity for A/P to:

Celebrate members while welcoming new and returning members
Foster community through an inclusive group exhibition
Connect with local and global printmakers and showcase the breadth and depth of their print-based work
Promote sales that will support individual artists and raise funds for sustaining A/P’s community programs*

*artworks are not required to be available for sale to participate

This year’s exhibition features works by over 60 artists including:
Bailey Arnholz, Gabrielle Arrizza, David B., Erik B., Zoe B., Sherry Bachmann, Kate Baillies, Zara Basseri, Christine C., Christine Caissie, Melisa Centofanti, Anthony Daniel Cleghorn, Cooney, Jonathan Creese, Lyndon D., Jules de Guzman, Kendra Delichte, Eric Dyck, Deirdre Earl, Nicole Estabrooks, Cathy Evans, Chad Fournier, Iren Gibson, Jamie-Lee Girodat, Nishma Gopaul, Erin Haid, Andrea Hoflin, Heather Huston, Wayne Immonen, Eirian Jewitt, Julie Johnson, Nicholas Kirk, Irena Kongsuwan, Christina Krentz, Amanda Kriaski, Brittany L., Hanna Lopez, Rachel MacKinnon, Carol Mannas, Cece Marin, Renata Martin, Sarah McPhail, Shinobu Mitsuhashi, Craig Moser, Phoenix Ning, Kent Pointon, Eckhard R., Anne Range, Liz Robertson, Kaitlin Roth, Janine Samuelson, Hannah Sanford, Krys Sikora, Margo Smith, Sheryl Spencer, Angela Torres, Kris Twyman, Michelle Wiebe, Sarah Wilkins, Tracy Wormsbecker, Cy Yang-Smith, and Roxann Yuen

The Latest Edition: Senior Print Student Exhibition
2026-05-08 00:00 - 2026-06-20 00:00 | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
The Latest Edition presents print-based artworks created by a selection of senior students and recent graduates from Calgary’s two post-secondary arts universities: Alberta University of the Arts and the University of Calgary.
This exhibition showcases 9 emerging artists who use printmaking as a means of questioning and discovery. For each artist, meaning emerges through process. Initial ideas, images, and concepts concerning nuanced themes of self, interconnection, and change have transformed slowly through the materiality, repetition, and layering that is characteristic of print media–allowing depth of understanding to surface.
From the University of Calgary: Gabrielle Arrizza, Aidan Dupuis, Joshua Seguin, and Míša Štorková.
From Alberta University of the Arts: Leafa Christieson, Dana Nell Doshewnek, Kat King, Naia Lisch, and Dimitri Smith-Kac.

Spring it On!
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Come design and carve your own card and have it printed on the Nolan Proof Press!
AP staff will help direct the basics of linocut carving to help you achieve the best results. You will also be ables to set your own type and pull the prints off the Nolan Proof Press with the assistance of staff. All designs will be printed on specialty, scored, paper to create cards.
You will be able to take a set of five home to share and spread the love!
No previous experience necessary!
The event will include:
– A directed carving session on lino
– Pulling your own prints off the letterpress with the assistance of staff
– Paper size is 4 x 5.5 inches
– Participants will leave with a total of 5 cards
Who is it for?
Adults
18+
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 at the size of 4 x 5.5″
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.

What the Stencil?!
2026-05-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-27 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the workshop:
Are you interested in printmaking techniques that use photo-processes and stencils, but want to branch away from digital image-making?
This workshop will get you creating stencils with your hands, and thinking about image-development for your photolitho/silkscreen/cyanotype practice in a new, tactile way.
So come prepared to say goodbye to half-tones and endless photoshop editing. Instead, you’ll learn to use hands-on methods to translate textures, drawings, and other materials into intricate printmaking imagery.
With demonstrations and guidance from the instructor, participants will spend the first week experimenting with a range of techniques, and the second week diving deeper into their preferred methods to create their own stencils that can be used in upcoming printmaking projects.
Some familiarity with how stencils work in one or more printmaking techniques is recommended but not required.
What you’ll learn: ​​​​

A brief overview of how stencils are used in various printmaking methods.
Demonstrations using a variety of drawing, painting, and transfer techniques to develop stencils on transparent sheets including mylar, tracing paper, and washi paper.
Methods for creating stencils that use the surface texture of objects and materials (including but not limited to fabric, wood grain, and botanicals).
Troubleshooting considerations.
Consultation and guidance for participants based on their own project ideas.

About the instructor:
Tracy Wormsbecker (she/her) is an arts administrator and printmaker living in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. She earned her BFA in printmaking from the University of Calgary, where she began experimenting with non-digital methods of printing and hasn’t stopped since.
Tracy wears many hats and spends her time maintaining a casual arts practice, working as the Executive Director of A/P, chasing after her two adorable children (and more recently, a new puppy), and making artwork when she finds the time.

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.
Additional Notes:

Class limited to 8 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

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

Printmaking Sampler
2026-05-23 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.

Artist Talk & Opening Reception with Anna Gaby-Trotz
2026-06-18 00:00 | A/P Gallery and Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
Join us for the Opening Reception to celebrate Baseline by Anna Gaby-Trotz
Anna Gaby-Trotz will be in attendance, and will be providing an in-person artist talk during this opening reception to celebrate her exhibition: Baseline.
Light refreshments will be provided.
The Artist Talk will begin at 7pm, followed by the reception until 9pm.
This event is FREE and all are welcome.

About the Exhibition:
Shifting baseline syndrome is an acclimatization to one’s surroundings. In 1995, Daniel Pauly used this term to reference fisheries and the environment. In regards to climate change, it means that each generation adapts to its current environment and defines a new baseline. As extreme weather, fires, floods and droughts become commonplace, forthcoming generations will know this as the reality and may have little understanding that the world was and could be different.
This installation features a collection of images gathered while examining the changing climate through the North West Passage. These waters – situated between Kugluktuk, Nunavut and Greenland – have a deep history of colonial conquest and now, once impassable due to ice, are open to commercial passage, mining of resources, and military access.
Over a decade has passed since this journey, and the situation has only worsened. The Arctic is melting twice as fast as anywhere else on the planet, which has an immense impact on the communities and ecosystems that rely on this land and water. As I travelled through this landscape, I was struck by the lack of ice. Days passed, and the water was still open. Then the first iceberg floated onto the horizon. It was almost the size of our ship. How long did it last before being absorbed into the ocean? Will future generations know a diverse environment with sea and glacial ice? How is the opening up of this once closed passage going to change our world?
Baseline is an attempt to shift this narrative: to challenge us to change, to listen, to act.
I would like to acknowledge that the lands depicted in these images are not my home. This land and water belong to the Inuit people of Canada and Greenland. I am grateful to have been welcomed into their homelands and acknowledge the problematic nature of being a settler within this space. Climate change impacts us all, but not all equally.
Anna Gaby-Trotz (she/her) is a printmaker and photographer whose work critically explores social issues, identity, and the natural environment. With an MFA in Printmaking from The University of Alberta, her practice centers on the transformative power of art, particularly in creating inclusive spaces for marginalized communities. Anna has worked on significant community projects, such as Be Our Ally with Sheatre, addressing homophobia among rural youth. She also founded The Queer Print Project at The University of Guelph, where she teaches screen printing and fosters a supportive, creative environment for queer artists.
From 2015 to 2021, Anna served as Technical Director at Open Studio in Toronto, where she initiated a North/South Printmaking Residency with The West Baffin Cooperative and has overseen numerous creative projects with national and international artists. Anna’s work Baseline was shown at Open Studio in Toronto. Her recent collaboration with Richelle Forsey, The Landscape is Dead was featured at the CAFKA25 Biennale. Anna co-curated the show Queer Print Project: Body Language at the Art Gallery of Guelph. Her work is in collections including The University of Alberta, The Edmonton Arts Council and Open Studio. Anna has taught at The University of Alberta, The Ontario College of Art and Design University and is currently an Assistant Professor in Studio Art at The University of Guelph.

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.

Adding Hype to Cyanotype!
2026-06-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 21:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
About the workshop:
Are you curious about cyanotype and wondering what you can do with this magical medium?
In this workshop you will not only learn the basics of preparing, exposing and developing your own cyanotypes, but how to take them several steps further through toning, bleaching, and multiple exposures.
During the first day of the workshop, you’ll prepare cyanotype solution before applying it to paper, and then expose your imagery using both the sun and exposure unit equipment to create several of your own prints.
Then, using dye baths and registration strategies for multiple exposures, you’ll move beyond the quintessential cyanotype blue to achieve rich browns, reds, yellows, and even some colour combinations on the same print!
Participants will gain the know-how and confidence to continue their cyanotype journey both at home or in a studio environment.
What you’ll learn: ​​​​

An overview of the process’s origins and how it works
Preparing cyanotype solution
Applying cyanotype solution to paper
Various exposure techniques using both photographic negatives and other materials for image-development
Developing the exposed image
Toning exposed cyanotype images to produce different colours
Double exposures and considerations for image-registration

About the instructor:
Tracy Wormsbecker (she/her) is an arts administrator and printmaker living in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. She earned her BFA in printmaking from the University of Calgary, where she began experimenting with non-digital methods of printing and hasn’t stopped since.
Tracy wears many hats and spends her time maintaining a casual arts practice, working as the Executive Director of A/P, chasing after her two adorable children (and more recently, a new puppy), and making artwork when she finds the time.

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.
Additional Notes:

Class limited to 8 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

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

Intro to Screen Printing
2026-07-12 10:00 - 16:00 | A/P Studio, 460 42 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1Y5, Canada
It is back!!
Screen printing (or silkscreen) is a printmaking technique where layers of ink are pulled through a mesh screen to create a wonderfully detailed image, often with multiple layers of transparent ink interacting with one another. In this comprehensive workshop, students will gain an understanding of the processes involved in creating a screen print on paper within a professional printmaking studio and will leave with the knowledge and experience required to produce work independently.
This course is suitable for all levels with no prior experience needed.

What you’ll learn: ​​​​

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

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

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

Additional Notes:

Class limited to 6 Participants
Adults 18+ Years Old

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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
2026-07-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Alberta
