Nov. 6-8 — Expressive Explorations with Jeff Hirst
Expressive Explorations: Carborundum & Monoprint Workshop
3-Day Workshop with guest artist, Jeff Hirst
Nov. 6-8, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
$600 class cost .All materials are included in tuition and lunch provided.
We are pleased to welcome multidisciplinary artist and educator, Jeff Hirst, to Print House for a dynamic three-day workshop exploring the expressive range of carborundum and monoprint techniques! Known for his innovative approach to layered surfaces and color, Jeff offers a rich combination of technical instruction and creative exploration.
Hirst, carborundum print on found material, 2023
Carborundum printing—a process that uses silicon carbide grit to create textured, tonal plates. This process is celebrated for its painterly, sculptural qualities. Over the course of the workshop, participants will work with a variety of substrates, including acrylic plates, to build multilayered images and develop complex visual relationships across multiple plates.
Monoprinting methods will be integrated throughout the workshop to expand the possibilities of mark-making, color, and composition. Participants will print with Akua intaglio and liquid pigment inks, learning how to combine transparent and opaque color systems to achieve depth and luminosity. Multiple registration strategies will be introduced to support accurate, stress-free printing.
Although the workshop offers substantial technical grounding, the focus remains on personal vision. Artists will create, build, and rebuild printing surfaces as they push their imagery forward. Sketchbooks will be used for rapid studies and idea development, while prompts and demonstrations will support experimentation and discovery. Jeff will also share visual resources and process presentations to deepen understanding of the medium.
Expect to:
Learn how to build carborundum plates using silicon carbide grit and various substrates
Develop layered imagery using both carborundum and monoprint techniques
Explore transparent and opaque color systems with Akua inks
Practice multiple registration methods for aligned, consistent prints
Use sketchbooks for idea generation and mark-making exploration
Receive individualized guidance while creating a series of experimental, expressive prints
Work in a supportive environment designed to encourage risk-taking and creative growth
Hirst, carborundum, drypoint, 2023
DETAILS
Level: No prior experience required.
Dates: November 6-8, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily
Class size: Limited to 10 participants
Register & Pay: Class cost is $600. Click HERE to register.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund with 72 hours notice.
Less than 72 hours’ notice, we’ll happily issue you a credit toward another class.
For same-day cancellations or no-shows, tuition is nonrefundable.
Register & Pay: Class cost is $600.
Please contact Denise at Print House or Jeff Hirst with any questions.
Click HERE to register.
Hirst, carborundum, drypoint, found material plate, 2023
JEFF HIRST
Jeffrey Hirst has exhibited his work throughout the United States and Europe since 1987. He has his MFA from Louisiana State University and BFA from the University of Minnesota. His work has been showcased at national and international venues including the Minneapolis Institute of Art; McLean Projects for the Arts, VA; McKinney Contemporary, Dallas, and Bienal do Douro, Portugal. Hirst is a recipient of numerous grants and was awarded a fellowship at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation in Ireland where he has gone on seven residencies. Hirst is represented by Addington Gallery in Chicago and Brandt Gallery in Columbus, OH and his work is in numerous public and private collections in The U.S., Portugal, Italy, France and Ireland. In 2021, Hirst co-founded Catalyst Art Lab and teaches encaustic and printmaking workshops across the U.S. Canada, Ireland, Mexico and France.
Jeff is a Core instructor for R & F Handmade Paints and has taught and presented many times at the International Encaustic Conference.
Register & Pay: Class cost is $600.
Please contact Denise at Print House or Jeff Hirst with any questions.
Click HERE to register.