Workshop Fee (includes materials fee): $130
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Pochoir is a method of stenciling: applying pigments with a flat round brush through cut-out areas of a thin material like mylar, acetate, Tyvek or cardstock. 

Students will learn the basics of stencil creation and will work on images made up of simple shapes to practice their technique. Throughout the day, different materials will be employed to make stencils; different brushes and their effects will be examined; and various ‘dry pigments’ and papers will be investigated as students expand their pochoir skills. The instructor will also lead a discussion on how students can incorporate pochoir into their own artwork, including books, prints, cards, and more.

Students will also make a simple folder at the end of class for the samples that were made.

>> Prerequisite: None <<
 

Materials to Bring: All tools and materials will be provided.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025 :: 10am-4pm

Location: 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

NOTE: Please read over the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class. Registration will close approximately three days prior to the start date of the workshop to allow the instructor time to prep materials for class. We recommend you not wait to register, as workshops that don't meet our minimum enrollment will be canceled, sometimes as much as a week in advance.
 

About the Instructor | Bettina Pauly (she/her)

Bettina lives in San Francisco and works as both a book artist and a letterpress printer with Kim Vanderheiden at Painted Tongue Studios, Oakland, California. She loves books and boxes both as physical objects and as containers of meaning. She is interested in a variety of folded, sewn and woven structures in which she can incorporate her printing.

Past Student Reviews:

 “It was relaxed, no pressure, everyone worked at their own pace, everyone in the class was friendly, Bettina's instruction was clear and helpful and she was generous with materials and I learned a lot.”

“Bettina was great and informative. She helped me a lot when I didn’t understand the steps. Or was patient with repeating what I couldn’t hear.”

“It got me interested in book arts for sure! Will look into more workshops for the future. Thank you!!”