Who says printmakers are rigid? Loosen up in this collaborative and spontaneous screenprinting workshop! Through a series of prompts and exercises, you will learn how to respond and build off…
Every Wednesday, Pyramid Atlantic hosts the Hyattsville Figure Drawing Group for a classical nude figure drawing session. *9 Participant Limit, First come first seated (no RSVPs). Masks must be worn at all times. When: Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery (2nd Floor) What: Sharpen your drawing skills in a relaxed, informal…
In our November in-person mini-workshop, you'll learn how to transform old or discarded books into sculptural works of art. Through scoring, folding and cutting, you'll learn how to make a variety of different shapes and sizes of playful sculptures. Bring a book (or 5!) and join us for this fun evening! No experience necessary. Members…
A simple, single sheet of paper contains infinite possibilities, and in this workshop we will learn a variety of structures created by simply folding and cutting. While some structures mimic and are informed by the traditional codex, others contain the potential to become sculptural objects. In this virtual workshop, we will begin with simple foundational…
Get a backstage pass to Pyramid's community studios! Pyramid Atlantic's Artistic Director, Gretchen Schermerhorn, will lead guests on a tour of Pyramid’s Hyattsville location, show off the various media and artistic processes that Pyramid is known for, and dive deeper into how some of the exhibition pieces were created.
Learn the basics of letterpress printing with antique lead type on a Chandler & Price Pilot tabletop platen press. Students will learn how to set lead type, operate the tabletop press, troubleshoot, clean, and maintain the press—the perfect foundation for anyone interested in having their own small press at home. Each participant will handset a…