Open Press Mini Print Workshop & Exchange

from $150.00

Instructor: Melissa Woods & Camille Davis

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm

Workshop Description:
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the Open Press Mini Etching Press, a fully functional 3D printed press that makes printmaking easy and accessible at home or on the go. The workshop will start with an inspirational demo to get ideas flowing, and give participants all the tools they need to create their own mini etchings on plexiglass, then play with ink and technique to fine tune their creations before they execute a small edition of mini prints to exchange with the other participants.

No prior printing experience is required! Participants are encouraged to prepare for this process by visiting the Open Press website and checking out the print exchanges from years past and practice small scale sketching if they feel inclined.

The workshop leaders are avid artists and nurturing humans to get you over any creative hurdles and hesitations. The workshop will be held at Cactus Flower Studios and School of Yoga, so there will be space to move and stretch when you need a break from all things mini!

All students will be provided with their own Open Press mini etching press for use during the workshop, and have the option to purchase their press to keep for an additional cost. If you know you’d like to purchase a press, please choose that option at checkout!

Please note: the location of this workshop is on the second floor. It is not wheelchair accessible, and may be challenging to folks with mobility limitations.

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Instructor: Melissa Woods & Camille Davis

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm

Workshop Description:
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the Open Press Mini Etching Press, a fully functional 3D printed press that makes printmaking easy and accessible at home or on the go. The workshop will start with an inspirational demo to get ideas flowing, and give participants all the tools they need to create their own mini etchings on plexiglass, then play with ink and technique to fine tune their creations before they execute a small edition of mini prints to exchange with the other participants.

No prior printing experience is required! Participants are encouraged to prepare for this process by visiting the Open Press website and checking out the print exchanges from years past and practice small scale sketching if they feel inclined.

The workshop leaders are avid artists and nurturing humans to get you over any creative hurdles and hesitations. The workshop will be held at Cactus Flower Studios and School of Yoga, so there will be space to move and stretch when you need a break from all things mini!

All students will be provided with their own Open Press mini etching press for use during the workshop, and have the option to purchase their press to keep for an additional cost. If you know you’d like to purchase a press, please choose that option at checkout!

Please note: the location of this workshop is on the second floor. It is not wheelchair accessible, and may be challenging to folks with mobility limitations.

Melissa Woods is a jack of many trades, an avid yoga teacher, retired professional chef, solo mama of two teens, and US NAVY veteran. She has a Master's Degree in Art with a minor in Psychology and another Master's Degree in Teaching. She has taught everything from special warfare combat systems, to cooking and middle school art. You will find her playful, adventurous and encouraging in this mini-print workshop.

Camille Davis is a painter and printmaker living and working in Silver City. Since receiving her BFA in 2005 and working as a painter for over a decade, she recently got her AA in graphic design and now works full-time as an illustrator and designer. She continues to paint the high desert landscape in her free time and is excited to share her love for art during this mini-print workshop!

Learn more about Camille Davis

 

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY

A lot of work and investment go into planning our workshops, and vacancies can be hard to fill, even when there’s a wait list. If you need to cancel your registration, please reference this schedule:

For cancellation 30 days or more before the start of your class, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 service fee.

For cancellation 29-14 days before the start of your class, you will receive a 50% refund.

For cancellations within 13 days of the start of class, no refunds will be given.

Workshop cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@southwestprintfiesta.org

If it is necessary for Southwest Print Fiesta to cancel a workshop for any reason, students will be notified and offered the choice of a full refund or another class, if space is available. We cannot, however, be responsible for travel or lodging expenses associated with your trip.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

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