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…
Monotype is any form of printmaking that results in a unique, one-off print. It offers the printmaker a very direct way to transfer an image from a plate and presents by its very nature a limitless potential to experiment with rich color and mark making. In this Zoom+Make, you will learn how to remove the…
2-day workshop: November 17 and December 1, 6pm-9pm - Monotype and Collage: Looking for ways to explore printmaking beyond the singular page or edition? This hands-on course will teach you the basics of color monoprinting and unique methods for collage. While creating our mixed-media prints we will consider approaches to mark-making, composition, and color. You…
This week's session has been canceled. __________________________ 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…