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Tuesdays, August 4 - September 1, 2026
10 am - 1:30 pm
Learn the fundamentals of screen printing in a welcoming, hands-on studio environment. This six-week course introduces students to the complete screen printing process using accessible stencil-based techniques. Students will explore hand-cut paper stencils, drawing fluid and screen filler, image development, screen preparation, registration, color mixing, layering, and edition printing while producing their own original prints.
Designed for beginners and artists of all backgrounds, this course emphasizes both technical skill and creative exploration. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual projects, participants will gain confidence working in a community print studio while developing a strong foundation for more advanced screen printing techniques. No previous experience is required.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own screens
Tuition supports instructor compensation, studio operations, equipment maintenance, and the continued growth of the San Diego Printmaking Society.
We are committed to making printmaking accessible to our community. Scholarships are available for individuals experiencing financial hardship. If the cost of a class is a barrier, we encourage you to contact us to discuss available options.
[Note: Please bring an additional $30 materials fee, to be paid directly to the instructor, on the first class.]
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Instructor: Kelvin Lopez
Email: printmaking @ sandiegoprintmakingsociety.org
Kelvin Lopez is a Chicano printmaker and interdisciplinary artist working between Los Angeles and San Diego. He earned his BFA in Printmaking from California State University, Long Beach, and his MFA in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Tuesdays, August 4 - September 1, 2026
10 am - 1:30 pm
Learn the fundamentals of screen printing in a welcoming, hands-on studio environment. This six-week course introduces students to the complete screen printing process using accessible stencil-based techniques. Students will explore hand-cut paper stencils, drawing fluid and screen filler, image development, screen preparation, registration, color mixing, layering, and edition printing while producing their own original prints.
Designed for beginners and artists of all backgrounds, this course emphasizes both technical skill and creative exploration. Through demonstrations, guided exercises, and individual projects, participants will gain confidence working in a community print studio while developing a strong foundation for more advanced screen printing techniques. No previous experience is required.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own screens
Tuition supports instructor compensation, studio operations, equipment maintenance, and the continued growth of the San Diego Printmaking Society.
We are committed to making printmaking accessible to our community. Scholarships are available for individuals experiencing financial hardship. If the cost of a class is a barrier, we encourage you to contact us to discuss available options.
[Note: Please bring an additional $30 materials fee, to be paid directly to the instructor, on the first class.]
—
Instructor: Kelvin Lopez
Email: printmaking @ sandiegoprintmakingsociety.org
Kelvin Lopez is a Chicano printmaker and interdisciplinary artist working between Los Angeles and San Diego. He earned his BFA in Printmaking from California State University, Long Beach, and his MFA in Printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design.