Peoria Art Guild Print Studio
At the Peoria Art Guild, there is a printmaking studio that offers wonderful opportunities. This studio is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their printmaking skills. We welcome beginner and novice artists of all career and artistic backgrounds in creation of new work. Students, artists, teachers, and the general public engage in printmaking, many of them for the first time, through the printshop’s opportunities. Our studio has the tools and materials for anyone to create prints. Some of our resources include etching presses, a Vandercook IV proofing press, paper, ink, and more! Classes and studio hours offer opportunities to study and explore printmaking in depth, and hands-on.
Printmaking Open Studios and printmaking classes are regularly scheduled in the Print Studio and are open to any member of the community. Current Classes for a list of scheduled classes.
Printmaking Open Studios
Our Print Studio offers an exciting opportunity to work independently in a creative environment with printmaking equipment. There are shared resources in the Print Studio such as paper, presses, ink, and more!
Sessions are “pay-as-you-go” at the rate of $10 per session. This fee covers the cost of materials such as paper, ink, etc.
An experienced printmaking monitor will be present in the studio to assist with any questions.
Students can register through the Peoria Art Guild Website to access open studios.
Requirements:
-Enrollees must be at least 18 years old.
-Have experience working in a print studio or have taken a printmaking class with the Peoria Art Guild.
-Must be knowledgeable in the operation of the printshop and clean-up.
Orientation
A basic Orientation is required of each individual who is new to the Print Studio. Completion of the Orientation is required before working in the Studio. Orientations are open to all community members. The Orientation is a great way to “test the waters” of printing. No previous experience is required! Orientation appointments can be requested by email at pagprint@peoriaartguild.org.