Kress Contemporary Inc

LXCL:Includes all instruction and supplies. No-show participants may be charged a $20 cancellation fee.

Individual Participant

Relief Printmaking Workshop with artist William Downs Saturday, April 18 from 12:00&ndash;3:00 PM Kress Press Printmaking Lab at Kress Contemporary (1624 E 7th Ave) Join artist William Downs for a hands-on introduction to relief printmaking, one of the oldest and most direct forms of print. Relief printing involves carving into a surface&mdash;such as linoleum or wood&mdash;so that the raised areas hold ink while the carved-away areas remain blank. When pressed onto paper, the inked surface creates a bold and graphic image defined by contrast, line, and rhythm. In this workshop, participants will learn basic carving techniques, safe tool handling, inking methods, and printing processes. Through guided exercises, artists will explore how line, pattern, and repetition can create dynamic compositions. The workshop is presented by Kress Contemporary in partnership with Tempus Projects, and is sponsored by the University of South Florida&rsquo;s College of Art, Design and Performance with support from Bank of America. Space is limited. This is an all-ages workshop (ages 12 and up). Artists under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. About the Artist: William Downs is a contemporary American artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Working across drawing, painting, printmaking, and installation, his practice centers on an ongoing investigation of the line as both a formal structure and a conceptual tool. Downs treats the line as an unstable and generative force, pushing its limits through repetition, distortion, and transformation. His work draws from familiar forms that gradually shift into ambiguous and surreal configurations. Through seriality, figures and shapes evolve beyond recognition, disrupting expectation and producing a quiet tension that invites sustained looking. Rather than relying on fantasy, Downs locates the surreal within the ordinary, using subtle alterations to challenge perception and meaning. Downs received a BFA in Painting and Printmaking from the Atlanta College of Art and Design and an MFA from the Mount Royal School of Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. His work has been presented in solo exhibitions at Sandler Hudson Gallery, Band of Vices Gallery, Derek Eller Gallery, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Group exhibitions include the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Tempus Projects, Whitespace Gallery, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and the Martin Museum of Art at Wesleyan University. His work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the High Museum of Art, the Coca-Cola Museum of Art, the Clark Museum of Art, and the Birmingham Museum of Art, among others. About the Partners: Kress Contemporary is a multidisciplinary arts campus in historic Ybor City, supporting artists through exhibitions, studios, workshops, and community programming. The space is dedicated to fostering collaboration, experimentation, and public engagement across the visual and performing arts. The University of South Florida&rsquo;s College of Art, Design and Performance supports innovative teaching, research, and community engagement across the arts. Through public programs and partnerships, the college works to expand access to arts education and connect academic resources with the broader community. Tempus Projects is a nonprofit visual arts organization that supports contemporary artists through exhibitions, residencies, publications, and public programs. Known for its experimental and collaborative approach, Tempus Projects creates opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with timely ideas and emerging practices.

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Relief Printmaking Workshop with artist William Downs Saturday, April 18 from 12:00–3:00 PM Kress Press Printmaking Lab at Kress Contemporary (1624 E 7th Ave) Join artist William Downs for a hands-on introduction to relief printmaking, one of the oldest and most direct forms of print. Relief printing involves carving into a surface—such as linoleum or wood—so that the raised areas hold ink while the carved-away areas remain blank. When pressed onto paper, the inked surface creates a bold and graphic image defined by contrast, line, and rhythm. In this workshop, participants will learn basic carving techniques, safe tool handling, inking methods, and printing processes. Through guided exercises, artists will explore how line, pattern, and repetition can create dynamic compositions. The workshop is presented by Kress Contemporary in partnership with Tempus Projects, and is sponsored by the University of South Florida’s College of Art, Design and Performance with support from Bank of America. Space is limited. This is an all-ages workshop (ages 12 and up). Artists under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. About the Artist: William Downs is a contemporary American artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. Working across drawing, painting, printmaking, and installation, his practice centers on an ongoing investigation of the line as both a formal structure and a conceptual tool. Downs treats the line as an unstable and generative force, pushing its limits through repetition, distortion, and transformation. His work draws from familiar forms that gradually shift into ambiguous and surreal configurations. Through seriality, figures and shapes evolve beyond recognition, disrupting expectation and producing a quiet tension that invites sustained looking. Rather than relying on fantasy, Downs locates the surreal within the ordinary, using subtle alterations to challenge perception and meaning. Downs received a BFA in Painting and Printmaking from the Atlanta College of Art and Design and an MFA from the Mount Royal School of Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art. His work has been presented in solo exhibitions at Sandler Hudson Gallery, Band of Vices Gallery, Derek Eller Gallery, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, and the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. Group exhibitions include the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Tempus Projects, Whitespace Gallery, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and the Martin Museum of Art at Wesleyan University. His work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the High Museum of Art, the Coca-Cola Museum of Art, the Clark Museum of Art, and the Birmingham Museum of Art, among others. About the Partners: Kress Contemporary is a multidisciplinary arts campus in historic Ybor City, supporting artists through exhibitions, studios, workshops, and community programming. The space is dedicated to fostering collaboration, experimentation, and public engagement across the visual and performing arts. The University of South Florida’s College of Art, Design and Performance supports innovative teaching, research, and community engagement across the arts. Through public programs and partnerships, the college works to expand access to arts education and connect academic resources with the broader community. Tempus Projects is a nonprofit visual arts organization that supports contemporary artists through exhibitions, residencies, publications, and public programs. Known for its experimental and collaborative approach, Tempus Projects creates opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with timely ideas and emerging practices.

Kress Contemporary Inc

Relief Printmaking Workshop

1624 E 7th Ave

Individual Participant

Free