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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Sep 5

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Community Meeting on Sunday, September 14 at 1pm.

In addition to board voting, we’ll share studio updates, preview our newest merch, and more!

For more details, visit www.spudnikpress.org/event/see-yo...

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are in the middle of our SOS fundraiser—and we need a drink. Join our next session of DRINK & DRAW with EC Brown on September 10 (Wednesday) at 6-8pm!

Pay what you can at spudnikpress.betterworld.org/events/drink...

We provide the beer. You just bring yourself (& friends). See you there!

Drink & Draw: Botanical Readiness with EC Brown

Come have a drink with us! As part of our fundraising efforts to stay inky, join us for Drink & Draw on September 10.

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Sep 5

Spudnik Press is accepting applications for 2025-2026 Teaching Artists in our studio!😊

Visit www.spudnikpress.org/call-for-app... important dates, eligibility, compensation, and more information. Email Managing Director at [email protected] for inquiries.

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Sep 2

Another beautiful piece to consider for your print collection available at www.spudnikpress.org/shop/artwork...

Pyrenees I | Hannah Ireland
Medium: Xerox transfer, ink
Year: 2013
Edition Size: 8
Dimensions: 9″x11″

#madeatspudnik #artforsale #printmakingart #printmakersofchicago

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 30

Come have a drink with us! Join our next session of DRINK & DRAW with EC Brown on September 10 (Wednesday) at 6-8pm!

Pay what you can at spudnikpress.betterworld.org/events/drink...

We provide the beer. You just bring yourself (& your friends and family). See you there! #drinkanddraw

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 19

Write, improve, or polish your artist statement, artist bio, and CV at our virtual workshop ON THURSDAY (August 21) via Zoom at 5:30pm!

Sign up now at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

#artiststatement #artbusinesstips #artistresource

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 19

🤩DO-IT-TOGETHER is more fun than just DIY!

Did you know that classes at Spudnik Press can be offered as a customized private workshop?

Learn more and inquire about our private workshops today at www.spudnikpress.org/private-work...

#printmaking #bookaclass

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 13

✨Print WITH Spudnik Press! If you need t-shirts, totes, posters, or zines printed, we would love to work with you!

Find more details and send an inquiry at www.spudnikpress.org/printing-ser...

#screenprinting #risography

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thinking of getting back into #screenprinting? Sign up for our 4-Hour Screenprinting Refresher & Authorization TOMORROW at 5pm!

Registration is still open at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 12

Get guidance about writing your artist statement, artist bio, and CV to best showcase your body of work!🙌

Join our VIRTUAL class on Thursday, August 21 via Zoom at 5:30pm. Sign up at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

#artbusiness #artistessentials

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 12

Come have a drink with us! Support our “SOS: State of Spudnik” fundraiser by joining the re-launch of Drink & Draw sessions on Wednesday, Aug 13 at 6-8pm. There will be beer, paper, pencils, conversations, & fun!

Pay what you can at spudnikpress.betterworld.org/events/augus...

#drinkanddraw

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 12

🤩Get started with #monoprinting at Spudnik! Join our 4-Hour Monotype 101 class on August 17 (Sunday, 2pm) with Teaching Artist Anders Zanichkowsky!

Sign up today at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 6

Make your next screenprinting project at Spudnik ! Join us for our 4-Hour Screenprinting Refresher & Authorization with Teaching Artist Anders Zanichkowsky on August 14 (Thursday, 5pm).

Registration is open at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 6

DRINK & DRAW IS BACK!😍 Come have a drink with us!

As part of our fundraising efforts to stay inky, we are re-launching Drink & Draw on Wednesday, August 13 at 6pm. There will be beer, paper, pencils, conversations, and commiseration. Pay what you can at spudnikpress.betterworld.org/events/augus...

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 4

We have this incredible print by artist Tom Christison available for purchase in our shop at www.spudnikpress.org/shop/artwork...

Trilobite No. 3 | Tom Christison
Medium: Lithograph, Serigraph, and #Monotype
Paper Type: Reeves BFK
Year: 2018
Edition Size: Unique Print
Dimensions: 15″ x 19″

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Aug 4

⏰There's still time to sign up for our 4-hour #Risography 101 class on August 6 (Wednesday, 5pm) with Teaching Artist Miguel Limon!

Register now at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

The class also includes authorization and a free Open Studio session!

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 30

Sharing a beautiful #etching by artist Benjamin Merritt, printed during his residency at Spudnik Press available for purchase at www.spudnikpress.org/shop/artwork...

Nap Suite III | Benjamin Merritt
Medium: Etching
Year: 2020
Edition size: 18
Dimensions: 14″ x 22″

#intaglio #printmakingart

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 30

We still have a few slots available for our 4-Hour Bookbinding 101 workshop this Sunday at 2pm!

You can still sign up at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

This workshop focuses on styles of #bookbinding that are low-cost yet dynamic, and well suited for poetry chapbooks and portfolio books.

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 29

Riso, RISO, everywhere!🎉 Join our 4-hour Risography 101 class happening on August 6 (Wednesday, 5pm) with Teaching Artist Miguel Limon!

Register today at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

#printmaking #risography #zinemaking

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 29

Promoting yourself and engaging with your audience are integral to your livelihood as an artist!☝️ Join us and learn about Self-Promotion and Communications for Artists on August 7 (Thursday, 5:30pm) via Zoom!

Sign up now at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/augu...

#artpromotion #artbusinesstips

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 25

🥳Last call to join our 2-Day Weekend Intensive class on collagraph printing starting TOMORROW (Saturday and Sunday) at 1pm with Teaching Artist Anna Wagner!

Yo can register to join at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/july...

#printmaking #collagraph

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 21

Check out this screenprint by artist Jeremy Lundquist available at spudnikpress.org/shop/artwork...

The Cities | Jeremy Lundquist
Medium: Screenprint

Year: 2009
Edition Size: 33
Dimensions: 22 x 30″

#MADEatspudnik #printmakingart #screenprinting #screenprint

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 21

😍We still have available spots for our 2-Day Weekend Intensive class on collagraph printing on July 26-27 (Sat-Sun) with Teaching Artist Anna Wagner!

Yo can register to join at spudnikpress.org/classes/july...

#printmakingart #collagraph #reliefprinting

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Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 18

Want to build connections with people who will support your art? What the best practices for reaching out to a gallery are?

Join our virtual workshop on De-mystifying Artist Grants, Residencies, and Exhibitions on July 24 at 5:30pm via Zoom)! Sign up at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/july...

Spudnik Press @spudnikpress.bsky.social · Jul 18

🤩Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get inky at Spudnik! Join us on July 20 (Sunday, 1pm) for our 4-Hour Drypoint Printing workshop.

Sign up at www.spudnikpress.org/classes/july...

This beginner-friendly session will get your feet wet in #etching and other #intaglio processes.