Collaborative Woodcut Printing with Dre
In this special Collaborative Woodcut Printing workshop, participants will learn relief printing and carving techniques to apply to a unique series of woodblocks and create a collective vision.
Participants will each design and carve their own 12” x 12” wood block, while also working collaboratively on a shared collective installation of the final artwork. Responding and creating work with the theme Community & Connections, former OffCenter Arts printmaking studio manager Dre Rivera will guide participants through the wood block printing process from design and carving through printing and displaying work.
Artwork from this class will be part of a special May exhibition at OffCenter Arts along with artwork created in the Ink Manipulation Monotypes class.
This is a three week class series, Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 2, 9, and 16.
At OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ.
These workshops are part of our 2025 Supporter Series, a fundraiser for OffCenter Arts’ free community art programs. This means (unlike our other classes which all have tiered pricing including free options) pricing is set at one price. We offer a limited number of free spots for classes in this fundraiser series. Email info@offcenterarts.org to sign up for a free class spot.
Supporter $180, all materials included. No experience necessary.
In this special Collaborative Woodcut Printing workshop, participants will learn relief printing and carving techniques to apply to a unique series of woodblocks and create a collective vision.
Participants will each design and carve their own 12” x 12” wood block, while also working collaboratively on a shared collective installation of the final artwork. Responding and creating work with the theme Community & Connections, former OffCenter Arts printmaking studio manager Dre Rivera will guide participants through the wood block printing process from design and carving through printing and displaying work.
Artwork from this class will be part of a special May exhibition at OffCenter Arts along with artwork created in the Ink Manipulation Monotypes class.
This is a three week class series, Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 2, 9, and 16.
At OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ.
These workshops are part of our 2025 Supporter Series, a fundraiser for OffCenter Arts’ free community art programs. This means (unlike our other classes which all have tiered pricing including free options) pricing is set at one price. We offer a limited number of free spots for classes in this fundraiser series. Email info@offcenterarts.org to sign up for a free class spot.
Supporter $180, all materials included. No experience necessary.
In this special Collaborative Woodcut Printing workshop, participants will learn relief printing and carving techniques to apply to a unique series of woodblocks and create a collective vision.
Participants will each design and carve their own 12” x 12” wood block, while also working collaboratively on a shared collective installation of the final artwork. Responding and creating work with the theme Community & Connections, former OffCenter Arts printmaking studio manager Dre Rivera will guide participants through the wood block printing process from design and carving through printing and displaying work.
Artwork from this class will be part of a special May exhibition at OffCenter Arts along with artwork created in the Ink Manipulation Monotypes class.
This is a three week class series, Wednesday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 2, 9, and 16.
At OffCenter Community Arts Project, 808 Park Ave SW, ABQ.
These workshops are part of our 2025 Supporter Series, a fundraiser for OffCenter Arts’ free community art programs. This means (unlike our other classes which all have tiered pricing including free options) pricing is set at one price. We offer a limited number of free spots for classes in this fundraiser series. Email info@offcenterarts.org to sign up for a free class spot.
Supporter $180, all materials included. No experience necessary.
Teacher bio: Born in Las Cruces, NM with a passion for art, Anndrya "Dre" Rivera is a talented and visionary local artist with a unique style and creative expression. From an early age, it was clear that art was more than just a hobby for them - it was a way of life. Influenced by her grandfather who was a painter and muralist in Mexico, Dre developed a passion for painting and an appreciation for other renowned artists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Dre later developed an appreciation for pop culture, graphic art, and horror which became a major influence on their art. Inspired by pop art artist Andy Warhol, and illustrator Guillermo Del Toro, Dre became a graphic illustrator.
Growing up in a household that valued self-expression and emotional well-being, they developed a unique artistic style that seamlessly combines various mediums and techniques. After completing their formal education in fine arts and psychology, Dre moved to Albuquerque to pursue specialized training in art therapy, recognizing the transformative power art holds in healing and self-discovery. Their artistic journey has been deeply influenced by their personal experiences and struggles, shaping their empathetic approach towards helping others through art.
Dre began volunteering as an intern at OffCenter Community Arts Project in 2021 while completing her master's in art therapy, and later worked as the printmaking shop manager. Now working in their chosen field of art therapy, Dre continue to grow their unique style of art making involving both printmaking methods and painting.
All materials provided. No printmaking or wood carving experience necessary. Participants will need to design and draw their own original images for their wood block, so some comfort with drawing is recommended.
Unless otherwise specified ages 16+ are welcome to attend OffCenter classes independently. Students age 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) who stays with them for the duration of the class. We highly recommend that the accompanying adult register and participate in the class as well. Individual classes may have additional age or experience requirements. This class is for ages 16 and up.
There are a limited number of free spots available online. If these are sold out, please email, call, or drop by the studio to sign up! Email info@offcenterarts.org.