Dive into Printmaking: No Experience Needed!

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

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Upcoming Printmaking Workshop

Crystal Hammerschmidt

Arts Services Coordinator

Salina Arts & Humanities

Enroll NOW! https://www.salinaartcenter.org/adult-classes

Refresh your printmaking skills or learn something new. No experience necessary, all levels welcome.

PRINTMAKING with Crystal Hammerschmidt

Art Center Warehouse, 4^th Street, Salina, KS

Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29

6-9 pm | $120

This series covers the basic foundations of relief printmaking. Each class focuses on a specific skill set.

WEEK #1 Tools & Materials: We dig in, testing various carving gouges and block materials to find our groove.

WEEK #2 Registration & Composition: We master registration tricks and plan a multi-color composition, plus create small jigs for hand printing multiples without a press.

WEEK #3 Inks, Printing & Paper: We explore the pros and cons of different products, including cleanup, safety, and cost.

WEEK #4 Create an Engaged Practice: We learn the historical context of print culture and create a list of upcoming local opportunities to engage our printmaking practice. We also explore the concept of print exchanges and allow for a dedicated block of time to finish projects.

If you have additional questions about what to expect, please email Crystal at crystal.hammerschmidt@salina.org

For registration and payment, go to https://www.salinaartcenter.org/adult-classes

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Statewide Arts Opportunities

Check out regional calls for art, juried shows, funding opportunities, residencies, professional development, or other opportunities posted by the Kansas Arts Commission.

Horizons Enrichment Grants, up to $1,000 – rolling deadline until November 15, 2025

Horizons Developing Artist Grants, up to $3,000 – Intent due 4-6 weeks in advance, application due November 1, 2025

All grant information, guidelines, and applications: https://www.salinaarts.com/horizons-grants-program/

Call for Vending Machine Artwork

Calling All Artists! Salina Arts & Humanities is on the hunt for small yet mighty artworks to fill our art vending machine, currently on display at Ad Astra Books & Coffee House.

Why Participate?

People of all ages will start their art collections with your masterpiece.

Engage in a unique and fun way to share your art with the Salina Community.

Art Criteria:

Family-friendly, with creative freedom for each artist

Consistent quality in all pieces, hand-signed

Size: Max 2.75" x 4.25"

Minimum of 50 pieces

📌 Important:

Sample designs are due on a rolling basis and are open until all available funds run out!

📞 For inquiries or submissions:

Contact Crystal Hammerschmidt at crystal.hammerschmidt@salina.org