About this Event
ALL CLASS MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED
Studio Series: Printmaking - No Pressure with Joseph Velasquez
Dates: Saturday | October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 1 to 3 PM
One price. Four Workshops
Discover the creative possibilities of printmaking in this immersive four-week studio course led by acclaimed Chicano artist Joseph Velasquez.
Designed for artists of all experience levels, No Pressure introduces participants to the fundamentals of relief printmaking and book arts through hands-on exploration. Using pre-carved printing blocks, students will learn image transfer, inking, registration, and hand-printing techniques while experimenting with color, layering, repetition, and composition.
As the course progresses, participants will discover how original prints can be transformed into simple artist books, combining printmaking and book arts into a unique creative practice. Working in an intimate studio setting, students will receive personalized instruction and guidance while developing technical skills, creative confidence, and their own artistic voice.
All materials are included, making this an ideal opportunity for beginners and experienced artists alike to explore two engaging art forms and leave with a collection of original prints and a handcrafted artist book.
What You'll Learn
Week 1: Introduction to Printmaking | Saturday Ocotber 3
- Explore printmaking materials and studio practices
- Learn image transfer, registration, and inking techniques
- Create prints using pre-carved blocks
Week 2: Exploring Printmaking | Saturday October 10
Exeriment with color, layering, and multiple impressions
- Refine hand-printing techniques
- Discover how repetition and variation create dynamic imagery
Week 3: Introduction to Book Arts | Saturday October 17
- Learn the fundamentals of artist books
- Explore simple book structures
- Begin creating a personalized book featuring your original prints
Week 4: Finishing & Critique | Saturday October 24
- Complete your printed works and artist book
- Participate in a supportive group critique
- Review techniques and celebrate your finished projects
Artist Bio
Joseph Velasquez is a Chicano artist, printmaker, and founder of Drive By Press. His work is inspired by his Chicano heritage and the rich visual culture of the American Southwest, exploring family history, identity, and storytelling through printmaking.
His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including the 54th La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy. In 2017, he received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for Carnival of INK, a community-based printmaking initiative. Through his work, Velasquez transforms personal and cultural narratives into powerful visual stories that connect communities through art.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hollywood Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood, United States
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