Spirit of the Season: Relief Printmaking Workshops & Exhibition

The Chrysalis
1805 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113, USA

Led by: Kelvin Lopez
Exhibition Curated by: Boree & Kelvin Lopez
Exhibition Reception: Sunday, November 2, 5–7 PM

Join us for hands-on relief printmaking workshops this fall! Participants will explore linoleum carving, inking, and printing using traditional and experimental methods. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed. The series culminates in a group exhibition curated by Boree and Kelvin Lopez, featuring all participants’ work.

Workshops are capped at 8–10 participants to ensure focused instruction and studio time.

Workshop Options

Single-Day Linoleum Cut Workshop
Learn the basics of relief printmaking by carving and hand-printing your own design.

Saturday October 4, 10AM–2PM

Sunday October 5, 10AM - 2PM

Wednesday October 8, 10AM–2PM

Single-Day Jigsaw Linoleum Cut Workshop
Experiment with a playful process: cut a block into pieces, ink them separately, and reassemble for a multi-color print.

Tuesday October 14, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Friday October 17, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Tuesday October 21, 9:30AM–12:30 PM

Thursday October 23, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Four-Day Relief Printmaking Workshop
Session 1 begins with a complete linoleum cut and hand-printing project.
Sessions 2–4 move into reduction cut techniques, layering multiple colors from a single block.
Make-up sessions can be arranged if needed.

Tuesday October 14, 12:30–3:30

Friday October 17, 12:30–3:30 

Tuesday October 21, 12:30–3:30; 

Thursday October 23, 12:30–3:30

Exhibition

Spirit of the Season: From Harvest to Altar / Impresiones del Otoño
Curated by Boree & Kelvin Lopez
Sunday, November 2, 5–7 PM
All workshop participants will exhibit their prints.