events and workshops
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
SCREEN PRINTING TWO: LEARN TO PRINT TWO LAYERS
in collaboration with the Textile Art Center
3-week course: January 14, 21st & 28th, 2026
Wednesdays from 6-9pm
Polka! Press, 2051 Winnebago Street, Madison WI
Class Level: Beginner & Intermediate level
Age requirements: 18+
This workshop is open to anyone (beginners welcome!), though is especially well suited for anyone who has screen printing experience. You will leave the workshop with one set of 4 napkins featuring your own artwork! All of Bernie’s workshops focus on creativity, community, process over product, and learning over perfection. Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting ink on, bring an apron if you have one, and rubber gloves if you don’t want ink on your hands. Optional: If you prefer working digitally, please bring your ipad or laptop. Otherwise just bring your ideas and you will create your stencils by hand. Learn more and Register Here (through the Textile Art Center).
INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING ON PAPER
4-week course: February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2026
Wednesdays from 6-9pm
Polka! Press, 2051 Winnebago Street, Madison WI
Class Level: Beginner & Intermediate levels
Age requirements: 18+
In this four-week workshop you will complete two printing projects and learn all the basics of Screen Printing on paper. We will cover different techniques for creating stencils, including hand-drawn, paper cut out, or digitally printed. You will gain experience coating a screen with emulsion, learn to burn a screen with an exposure unit, learn to reclaim a screen, and have ample opportunity to practice printing multiples on paper. Beginners or those looking to refresh their screen-printing skills are welcome. Register here!
INTRO TO SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC
in collaboration with the Textile Art Center
2-week course: March 4th & 11th, 2026
Wednesdays from 6-9pm
Polka! Press, 2051 Winnebago Street, Madison WI
Class Level: Beginner & Intermediate levels
Age requirements: 18+
This workshop will cover all the basics of screen printing! We will take inspiration from spring flowers and plants, or anything you’re excited about. You will leave the workshop with three tea towels featuring your own artwork! All of Bernie’s workshops focus on creativity, community, process over product, and learning over perfection. Wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting ink on, bring an apron if you have one, and rubber gloves if you don’t want ink on your hands. Optional: If you prefer working digitally, please bring your ipad or laptop. Otherwise just bring your ideas and you will create your stencils by hand. Learn more and register here (through the Textile Art Center).