Printmaking
Printmaking Studio in Aspen / Snowmass
The Printmaking Studio at Anderson Ranch Arts Center, located in Snowmass Village near Aspen, Colorado, is a professional fine art print studio designed to support immersive studio practice across traditional and contemporary print processes. The facility offers dedicated press areas, specialized equipment, and technical infrastructure for artists working in intaglio, relief, monotype, lithography, and experimental printmaking techniques.
Interested in enrolling? Explore the full schedule of Printmaking workshops at Anderson Ranch.
Discover the exciting possibilities of this historically rooted medium. Our Printmaking program fosters a supportive studio atmosphere where artists of all levels have the freedom to experiment and learn new techniques. Summer printmaking workshops, taught by accomplished artists and educators, offer a fresh take on the medium, mixing traditional processes with experimental attitudes.
Anderson Ranch’s Patton Printmaking Studio is clean, spacious, and outfitted with a variety of presses and equipment to accommodate screen printing, relief, intaglio, monoprinting, bookmaking, mokuhanga, and lithography. Students have access to individual work tables, wall space, rags, hand tools, computers with Adobe software, wifi, printing, scanning, and projection capabilities.
At Anderson Ranch, the process of printmaking honors tradition, innovation, community and collaboration. We invite you to explore, experiment and expand your visual expression in this captivating environment.
Don’t know where to start? View the skill levels for Printmaking workshops.
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a historic, rustic campus that features gravel pathways and uneven terrain that may pose challenges for individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices. We strive to provide accommodations to ensure all guests can access and enjoy our programs and facilities. With advance notice, our staff can offer personalized assistance and coordinate access to studios and campus spaces. For questions or to request an accommodation, please contact us at (970) 923-3181 or [email protected].
Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a 20% tuition discount* for summer one- or two-week adult printmaking workshops for SGC International members at the advocate membership level or above. Please email [email protected] with your SGCI membership information prior to registering and we will send you a promo code to complete registration with your discount applied. You are also welcome to call 970-924-5089 to register after verifying your membership with us. **Please note this discount must be approved prior to registering and cannot be applied retroactively. SGCI discount does not apply to Advanced Mentored Studies programs or Destination Workshops, nor can it be combined with any other discount, scholarship or special offer.
Lindsey Yeager
Studio Coordinator, Paint and Printmaking
Lindsey Yeager paints and illustrates connections between society and nature, between human and animal, translating and reframing human contexts into fearful, raw, and feral allegories. Yeager received BFAs in New Studio Practice and Illustration from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Her work has been shown at Var Gallery, Mana Contemporary, Soft Times Gallery, Museum of Wisconsin Art, and Society of Illustrators, among others. Lindsey is represented by Var Gallery in Milwaukee, WI and works as the Studio Coordinator of Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking at Anderson Ranch.
Liz Ferrill
Senior Artistic Director of Painting, Drawing & Printmaking; Artists-in-Residence Program; Critical Dialogue Program
Liz Ferrill is the Senior Artistic Director of Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking at Anderson Ranch. She received her MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. She has had solo exhibitions nationally and internationally, including in Aspen, Nashville, Omaha, New York City, and Berlin, Germany.
Anderson Ranch Campus
Upcoming Workshops
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 10 - 14, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Paper Making Meets Cyanotype
Kate Aitchison
Tuition $1,195
Code P1128-26
This immersive workshop invites participants to delve into the art of handmade papermaking and the alternative photographic process of cyanotype. Participants explore the natural world as a source of both materials and inspiration, emphasizing the inherently place-based nature of these techniques. The first part of the workshop focuses on collecting and processing local plant materials, including invasive species, to create handmade paper. Participants learn essential papermaking techniques, such as fiber preparation, pulping, sheet formation, and drying, while discovering which plants are best suited for papermaking. In the second phase, participants investigate photographic imagery through the lens of place and connection. Using cyanotype—a historic photographic process known for its vivid blue tones—participants design image-based compositions that integrate seamlessly with their handmade paper. By merging organic materials with photographic imagery, the workshop creates a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of craft, nature, and storytelling. Ideal for artists and creatives interested in sustainable practices, alternative photography, and the expressive potential of handmade paper, this workshop fosters innovation and a deep appreciation for place-based artmaking.
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Aug 10 - 14, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Screen Print X Collage
John Alleyne
Tuition $1,250
Code R1111-26
Explore the dynamic intersection of screen printing and collage through unhinged silkscreens, layered imagery, and texture. Participants begin by creating bold screen printed works using hand-drawn or photo-based methods. Prints are then transformed through cutting, tearing, and pasting onto new substrates such as paper, vinyl, or found materials. This hands-on workshop welcomes all skill levels and emphasizes intuitive play, composition, and storytelling through composition and negative space. Demonstrations, open studio time, group critique, and one-on-one guidance support students in developing unique works that merge screen print and collage into vibrant hybrid artworks.
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Level I
Students have very limited experience or none at all. Classes usually start with a full day of basic instruction.
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Level II
Students have a basic understanding of press operation, tools common to printmaking, paper preparation and basic principles of registration.
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Level III
Students have significant experience in the print medium that is the subject of the workshop.
Aug 17 - 21, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Capabilities and Experimentation in Handmade Paper
Rachel Gladfelter
Tuition $1,250
Code R1212-26
This five-day course investigates the possibilities of handmade paper. Focusing on techniques working with cotton fiber of various lengths, students learn basic sheet forming and its science and history, two-dimensional applications of additive wet paper pulp techniques, developing layered imagery through cut stencils and hand applied pulp, blowout techniques, and pigmenting. Students learn to apply this knowledge in combination with traditional printmaking techniques, such as combining wet paper pulp imagery with watercolor monoprints. Students also learn basic laminate casting potentials.