Workshop with Print House Founders, Anna Bryant & Denise Markbreit *Class tuition includes all materials.*

Join us for a two-hour intaglio printmaking workshop in honor of our spotlighted artist, Porge Buck. In this class, we’ll explore the art of drypoint etching—a low-tech, hands-on method of creating rich, expressive prints through direct mark-making.

Porge Buck was a beloved printmaker known for her etching practice and was an original River Arts District artist before moving her studio to Black Mountain. This workshop is offered in her honor and celebrates her lasting contribution to the Asheville printmaking community.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of drypoint printmaking, a technique within the intaglio family, and leave with a deeper understanding of both the process and its expressive potential.

What You’ll Learn

• An introduction to intaglio printmaking

• How to transfer and create an image using drypoint tools

• Techniques for incising or scratching into a plate to create rich, ink-holding marks

• Inking and printing your plate by hand

• How to experiment with adding color using watercolor, colored pencils, and other media

• Best practices for clean, thoughtful printmaking

DETAILS Level: All levels, no prior printmaking experience required Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Class limited to 12 participants Location: Print House – 29 Carolina Lane, Asheville, NC