Long before the digital era, artists and makers developed countless ways to reproduce images and share ideas through print. While many of these traditional processes have faded from mainstream media, their tactile qualities and distinctive visual textures remain vital in the art world today.

In this class, students will explore the expressive potential of hand-printing techniques and discover the unique mark-making possibilities that each process offers. Over the four-week session, students will be introduced to a range of printmaking methods, including screen printing, woodblock relief, monoprinting, intaglio, and collagraph.

Through guided demonstrations and studio practice, students will create their own editioned and experimental prints, developing both technical skills and personal style. By the end of the course, each participant will have a portfolio of original prints and the confidence to continue exploring printmaking as part of their artistic practice.

While this elective can be taken on its own, is is designed to pair perfectly with the core Summer@Cornish morning Art & Design Intensive program.

We encourage students to enroll the morning intensive to build a strong foundation, then expand their skills and interests through these afternoon electives.

Explore the morning Art & Design Intensive [here], or email plus@cornish.edu with any questions.

How the Summer@Cornish Program Works

Design your own schedule: full days, morning Intensive only or afternoon Electives only!

Three Ways to Participate

• Full-Day Program

• Half-Day Program

• Single Elective

Full-Day Program

• Morning Intensive: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–12 PM

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• Afternoon Electives: Monday/Wednesday/Friday) & Tuesday/Thursday, 1 PM–4 PM

Half-Day Program

Students can select a combination of: 

• Only morning Intensive

• Only two afternoon Electives

Residency Program (Optional Add-On)

Available to Full-Day students:

• Evening & weekend activities

• Extra studio time

• On-campus supervision and housing

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