Printmaking with Jane Pagliarulo
This beginner block printing class introduces the core techniques of relief printmaking, from designing a simple image to carving it into a block and printing it by hand. We’ll go over how to transfer your design, safely use carving tools, and work with ink and paper to create clear, expressive prints. Along the way, you’ll get a sense of how line, texture, and contrast come into play in this tactile, hands-on process.
The focus is on learning by doing, with plenty of time to experiment and troubleshoot as you go. You’ll come away with a small edition of prints, your carved block, and a foundational understanding of the tools and materials involved. This class is a practical, low-pressure entry point into a process that can be adapted for use at home with minimal equipment.
Class Details
Date: Saturday, September 27, 10am-3pm
Duration: 10am-3pm (includes hour break)
Cost: $95
Materials Provided
About Jane Pagliarulo
Jane Pagliarulo, the Master Printer and Studio Manager of Atelier Meridian in Portland, is a co-founder and expert in printmaking. She offers workshops in monotype, etching, woodcut, and collagraph. Additionally, she performs contract printing of editions and assists artists with monotype sessions.
Jane Pagliarulo, a co-founder and expert in printmaking, offers workshops in monotype, etching, woodcut, and collagraph. She performs contract printing of editions and assists artists with monotype sessions.
Jane’s artistic journey began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987. She studied at Exeter College of Art and Design, traveling extensively in Europe and working as an artist in London and Italy. From 1989 to 1996, she honed her skills as a fine art printer at Hand Graphics in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
As head Monotype printer, Jane collaborated with artists like Carol Anthony, Allen Ginsberg, Edgar Heap of Birds, Robert Kelly, Emily Mason, Richard Tuttle, and Emmi Whitehorse.
In 1996, Jane moved to Oregon, transitioning from fine art printing to independent survey forester and outdoor guide. She also taught printmaking as an Artist in Residence at Hood River County schools.
From 2000 to 2006, she co-founded a printmaking workshop in the Alpinee Hut in Hood River. Jane’s talents have been recognized nationally, and she’s represented in Portland by the Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery and Print Arts Northwest. She actively participates as a board member of Print Arts Northwest.
Together we are Wags & Pags, two ink pushers from Jersey!
