COMMUNITY PRINTMAKING PROGRAM
The Art and Art Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University is dedicated to preparing art educators, teacher educators, and leaders in visual arts education. As a part of one of the leading graduate schools of education in the world, TC Printmaking has a long, vibrant history, hosting a wide variety of students and artists with diverse backgrounds.
The summer 2025 Community Printmaking Program provides 11-12 weeks of studio access to printmakers with previous experience. Tuition also subsidizes studio monitorship and limited material access. The summer session runs May 22–August 15, 2025. More information details may be found in the application form here, and applications will be reviewed through May 18, 2025.
A fall 2025 session of community printmaking will also be offered, and details will be shared here soon.
PLEASE NOTE: This studio access program is not a course, and prior printmaking experience is required. Matriculating TC Students are ineligible to participate Community Printmaking Program.
General Course Offerings
Community Printmaking
This open-level, introductory course is ideal for beginner printmakers. Students will be introduced to relief printing processes such as linoleum, woodblock, and basic intaglio processes. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to learn about silkscreen and mono-printing.
Independent Community Printmaking
This advanced and independent level session allows students to engage in different Printmaking topics. Students registered will have designated open studio access to the print studio to engage in the following processes: Silkscreen, Woodblock and Linoleum, Etching and Aquatint on copper plates, Lithography (plate, photo, stone) and some mono printing. Prior experience in printmaking is required.
Registration Information
The summer 2025 Community Printmaking program begins on May 22.
Learn more and apply here.
Information regarding the fall 2025 session will be shared here and via email as soon as it is available. If you would like to be added to the Community Printmaking program mailing list, please email printmaking@tc.columbia.edu.
Questions regarding tuition payment and TC campus access can be emailed to The Art & Art Education Program Office at artofc@tc.columbia.edu.
- Summer 2025 session applications may be submitted here through May 18, 2025.
- Applications are reviewed as they are received prior to each session.
- The cost for each session varies and additional fees may apply.
- Instructions for payment delivery/drop-off will be sent after registration ends and once your registration is confirmed.
All students are strongly encouraged to follow TC's Healthy Hygiene Practices and Behavior Guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. You can learn more at this link.
Instructions for payment by check will be sent once your registration is confirmed.
TC Entry Requirements
All Community Printmaking participants are required to comply with TC's policies and procedures for health and safety. These requirements may shift as deemed necessary by the Art and Art Education Program and Teachers College.
- All TC Community Printmaking students are strongly encouraged to follow TC’s healthy hygiene practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. TC strongly recommends community members get a flu shot and an additional COVID-19 booster if you are eligible.
- If you feel sick at any point during the semester, please remain home until you are feeling well.
Campus and Printmaking Studio Access
All printmakers working in the Printmaking Studio will be required to complete an online the TC Printmaking Shared Commitments Agreement, and attend an in-person studio orientation with the Printmaking Studio Fellow during the first week of the session. Links to agreement forms and information regarding open studio hours will be sent after registration is confirmed.
Temporary visitor IDs will be available for pickup on the first day of the session. Participants must present a government-issued ID to pick up their temporary visitor IDs with a Public Safety Officer at TC's main entrance (located at 525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027) and .
Community safety and effective communication are core values at the heart of the Teachers College Public Safety Team’s mission. At various times, the College may need to alert the community to incidents or issues of concern, including by sending safety messages.
A safety resource available to all Community Students is the TC Safe App. Furthermore, Community Students can choose to create a TC Alert account at this link. This emergency notification system provides folks with critical information in various situations, such as active threats on campus, campus closures due to severe weather, missing persons, building evacuations, and other safety-related warnings. Community Students will receive time-sensitive messages in the manner you specify. TC Alert is only initiated for safety-related messaging and is not used to disseminate general campus information. You may opt-out at any time.