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Printmakers Inc at the Torpedo Factory

Printmakers Inc is a collective studio of fine art printmakers and book artists in Alexandria, VA. Currently, Printmakers Inc. and Havre de Grace in Maryland.
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Printmakers Inc., opened in June 1975 at the Torpedo Factory Arts Center in Alexandria, VA, with the intent to create and promote original hand-pulled prints. Thirty-nine years later we still make original hand-pulled prints in our workshop, and show them in changing exhibitions in our gallery. We participate in outreach to the public through special events, demonstrations and explanations about p

rintmaking techniques. The membership consists of ten dedicated and skilled printmakers, working in a variety of media. Several artists work with relief techniques (woodcuts, linocuts), others do monoprints, lithography, intaglio (etching, etc.), and silkscreens. Some work in more than one medium, and many combine different techniques, experimenting with new ideas. We learn from each other and support our fellow printmakers' efforts. The style of our work ranges from representational to abstract, black and white to color. is working with a New England printmaking group to create a portfolio of prints. Among different venues, the co-op has recently exhibited as a group in Williamsburg, VA. Studio 325 is open every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. You are invited to visit our studio to see our work and ask questions.

11/02/2024

We’re at the Dominion Hills Fall Craft Show today with a variety of smaller prints, cards, and other artwork from the Printmakers Inc crew! Stop by and say hello to see our work and the work of many other local artists and artisans ❤️

09/23/2024

Wonderful to spend time with the students and staff at Northern Virginia Community College for our reception at the Loudoun Campus Waddell Gallery.

Thank you for such a great experience as we celebrate 50 years as a printmaking nonprofit.

09/15/2024

If you’re at the Market Fair today, be sure to stop by and say hello to Printmakers Inc artist Marcus Beauregard, who’s printing etchings using historical methods in the St Paul’s Yard Printmakers tent.

09/14/2024

So neat!

Delighted to find my book in the Dulwich Gallery shop as part of the current Yoshida printmaking show. Do get to it if you can - a marvellous exhibition

09/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who turned out to celebrate out 50th year as a nonprofit printmaking studio. First founded in 1974, we look forward to our next 50 years.

Congratulations to the two winners of our Anniversary Portfolio raffle. 50 hand-pulled prints, by 11 talented folks.

What a great evening surrounded by great people!

08/31/2024

50 years of Printmakers Inc! The is celebrating its 50th anniversary in September, and so are we!
Drop by to see our special collection of prints made in honor of our 50th anniversary. Each printmaker made an edition of 50 prints, which will be collected in special collectors boxes of 11 prints each, available for sale for $519.74 (in honor of our founding in 1974).

08/24/2024

Some recent monoprints with our friends in the studio. Great fun figuring these out together

08/15/2024

"Cliff" by Pamela Day

"My puffin 'Cliff' is a traditional etching with aquatint that I hand colored with watercolors," Pam says. "The photo I used is from the Alaska Sealife Center in Seward, AK. I have visited there twice and am always impressed with the care they take of their critters."

08/13/2024

"There's a land I've Heard once in a lullaby" by Vero Barker-Barzel Kelly
This relief piece was inspired by the Wizard of Oz stories, Vero says. She really likes the idea of flying monkeys.
What classic story inspires you?

08/11/2024

Thanks to the wonderful folks who stopped by during the Sidewalk Sale and made some Turtle Hoodie prints.

08/11/2024

Summer humidity messing up your good hair day? Roll with it like this "Funky Chicken," a reduction linocut print by TFPI artist Claire Meyer.
Swing by Printmakers Inc in Studio 14 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center to see this plucky poultry print and much more.

08/09/2024

"Still Life #1" by Pamela Day

"My monotype series explores still life," Pam says. "I am in awe of Morandi’s abilities to create interest in ordinary objects. My process is using the subtractive technique of monotype in the three process colors of Blue (cyan), Red (magenta), and Yellow, overprinting the same plate to combine the colors. I keep rearranging the bottles."

08/07/2024

"The Struggle of Men," by Vero Barker Barzel Kelly
This etching represents the ongoing struggle, between man, between self, between life, Vero says.

08/05/2024

Where collage and printmaking meet...
This print by Priscilla Young is made using four blocks--two woodblocks and two plates with hand-carved rubber stencils. The print is inspired by the collages that Priscilla makes in her sketchbooks.

08/03/2024

"On the Shore" by Avis Fleming
"I like the triptych format because it is dynamic, while the diptych, which I use more, is broad and peaceful," says Avis. "I wanted the stormy atmosphere to pe*****te the woods and the sky. A Nor'easter."

07/31/2024

We have called this space our home for 50 years - what an innovation yesterday and today. Torpedo Factory Art Center

For nearly 20 years the National Archives’ Alexandria Federal Records Center was housed in the former U.S. Naval Torpedo station located on Alexandria’s waterfront. A view of the Alexan…

07/24/2024

Have you been by the studio to see the new show from yet? The artist hung the blocks alongside the finished works of art so you can get closer to the process and the materials involved in reduction relief printmaking.

Address

105 N Union Street
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17036831342

Website

http://printmakersinc.org/

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We’re at the Dominion Hills Fall Craft show today at the Dominion Gills Area Recreation Building! Come say browse a selection of prints, cards, and other work by the printmakers and other local artists and artisans!

New month, new show! Swing by October and November to see “Characters,” a new exhibition of bright and quirky prints from Printmakers Inc member Claire Meyer.

As part of our 50th anniversary, we put together 50 collector’s edition boxes of 11 prints each for just $519.74! Visit us at the @torpedofactory 50th anniversary party tonight to get a chance to win one of two boxes in our free raffle! 🤩

A half century of printmaking, now up at Printmakers Inc in studio 14 of the @torpedofactory. #50thanniversary #printmaking #alexandriava #torpedofactoryartists

TFPI member and @torpedofactory artist Ed McCluney introduces us to “The Irish Woman” and his recent work with white line relief prints. #whitelineprint #reliefprint #printmaking #printmakersinc14 #torpedofactoryartist

Collect a piece of local art history with a box of hand-pulled prints, one from each of the 11 Printmakers Inc member, later this year as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration! We’re putting the finishing touches on this collection…. Stay tuned for more information. #alexandriava #printmakersinc14 #torpedofactoryartists #torpedofactory50

New show from @jennifer_dunbar_prints is up at the @torpedofactory! Come see “Bewonder” and be dazzled by nature scenes and bold colors that inspire you to linger longer.

New show by TFPI artist John Gosling is now open! “Landscapes, Townscapes, and Peoplescapes” features new relief prints by John, who engages the viewer by addressing subject matter that incorporates the human figure in a variety of social conditions, as well as townscapes. This show demonstrates John’s work in and around @oldtownalexandria and along the Potomac. John finds inspiration in the region’s history, architecture, and people. #printmakersinc14 #printmaking #linocut #reliefprinting #torpedofactoryartists @torpedofactory

Why is Printmakers’ latest show named “Made From Scratch”? TFPI new member Marcus Beauregard provided a learning wall for visitors to see the three different methods he uses to scratch into surfaces and create intricate prints! #printmaking #mezzotint #intaglio #printmaker #etching #torpedofactoryartist @torpedofactory

Stop by today from 1-5 pm to meet Pam Day here and Avis Fleming and discuss their show Farm Fresh Memories! Can’t make it today? The show is up through the end of January. #printmaking #torpedofactoryartist