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Sampler Session: Drypoint with Relief Roll

  • Highpoint Center for Printmaking 912 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN, 55408 (map)

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Time: 6-9pm

Cost: $35

Ages: 16+, for beginner students

Registration deadline: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Max Enrollment: 12

Instructor: Sarah Shallbetter

Print drypoint plates using relief roll color techniques.

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Sampler Session - November 21: Drypoint with Relief Roll

About Sampler Sessions:
Sampler Sessions are introductory, hands-on workshops for those interested in exploring the basics of printmaking. Classes take place in the evening, and have no prerequisites. Workshops begin with a demonstration with most of the class period used for exploring the print process learned. All materials included with class fee. Each class will have an overflow session if the first fills. Please call or check the website for updates.

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Registration and payment may be completed through this website. Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline. Please call 612-871-1326 or email info@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.

DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members.

Full Color Print Scholarship: A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available through the Full Color Print Scholarship, which provides free classes to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Request a scholarship for this class by clicking the button below, or call, email or visit Highpoint. See our Discounts and Scholarships page for more details.

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