Whether you're new to printmaking or an experienced artist, this fun, hands-on workshop will get you printing with confidence.

You’ll learn the basics—color mixing, inking techniques, and how to safely use the press. We’ll cover everything from setting pressure to cleanup, all while encouraging creativity and experimentation.

Leave with several vibrant monoprints—and the skills to keep going on your own.

Wear your favorite paint clothes and get ready to create!

Instructor: Charusmitha Ram
Smitha’s artistic journey began in Chennai, India, where she earned her BFA. She has lived across East Asia and the U.S. since 2004, and her work explores cultural intersections shaped by migration, colonization, and identity. As a teacher, Smitha brings warmth and curiosity to the studio, encouraging creative exploration and a hands-on approach to learning. @wanderlust_on_foot

Age: 16+
Dates: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Materials: Tuition includes all materials, and you'll leave with beautiful prints to keep or give as a gift.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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