The use of printmaking with mixed mediums and mixed techniques will expand your artistic horizons and bring your creativity to new and uncharted territories. This workshop will take you from printmaking with a gel plate, to collage and paper folding for bookmaking. In the process, you will experiment with acrylics, charcoals, oil pastels, crayons, found objects, embossed stencils and printed materials. This class is all about the creative process and discovery of new ways to approach making art. The workshop is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned artists. All materials are provided. Bring an apron or wear an old t-shirt.

WHEN: May 18 & 25, 2025 12-4 PM

WHERE: Myrtle Press inside Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Franca is an Italian mixed media artist, living in Stockton, California. Her background is in psychology, philosophy and education. In the last few years, she has dedicated herself to art full-time and attended art classes at Delta college. Franca teaches art in Stockton and Sacramento.

Community Standards

In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.

Cancellation and Refunds Policy

Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.

If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.

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From Printmaking to Bookmaking