Workshop: SCREEN PRINTING ON FABRIC with bernie & zuzu


2-week course: October 13 & 20
Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm
Polka! Press, 2051 Winnebago Street, Madison WI

This workshop will cover all the basics of screen printing! We will take inspiration from spring flowers and plants, or anything you’re excited about. You will leave the workshop with three tea towels featuring your own artwork. All materials included.You are welcome to work digitally if you have your own device and knowledge of creation software. Follow this link to learn more and register (through the Textile Art Center)

Workshop: BLOCK PRINTED PILLOWCASES with bernie & zuzu

Sunday September 27, 1-5pm
Textile Art Center, 1702 S. Park Street, Madison WI

Make your own repeat pattern block printed throw pillow! This workshop will cover all the basics of block printing. We will be inspired by nature or anything you are excited about. You will be led through a design process, learn to carve your own easy-cut rubber blocks, and learn to print repeat patterns. You will leave the workshop with a throw pillow featuring your own artwork. All materials included in the workshop fee except the pillow insert. Follow this link to learn more and register (through the Textile Art Center)

Workshop: SCREEN PRINTING ON PAPER with bernie & zuzu

September 8, 15, 22 & 29
Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm
Polka! Press, 2051 Winnebago Street, Madison WI
Age requirements: 18+

In this four-week workshop you will complete two-three printing projects and learn all the basics of Screen Printing. We will cover different techniques for creating stencils, including hand-drawn, paper cut out, or digitally printed.* You will gain experience coating a screen with emulsion, learn to burn a screen with an exposure unit, and have ample opportunity to practice printing multiples on paper. All materials included. *You are welcome to work digitally if you have your own device and knowledge of creation software. Register Here

FRAN-dana Fundraiser! at Polka! Press

Sunday, July 26th from 3-5PM at the Polka! Press studio 2051 Winnebago St. Madison, WI

Screenprint your own volunteer-designed HONGkerchief to show your campaign support!

We’ll provide the bandanas, light refreshments, assistance printing, & plenty of good camaraderie for folks who support or want to learn more about Francesca Hong’s campaign for governor.

Family-friendly and all ages welcome. (Dogs who wish to sport frandanas can join in the small courtyard, but not inside the Polka Press.)

Suggested donation: $20 Donations can be made ahead of time by visiting:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/frandana

SCREEN PRINTING ON PAPER with bernie & zuzu

4-week course: May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 2026
Wednesdays from 6-9pm
Polka! Press, 2051 Winnebago Street, Madison WI
Class Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced levels
Age requirements: 18+
In this four-week workshop beginning and intermediate students will complete two printing projects and learn or review all the basics of Screen Printing on paper. Advanced students (those who have taken a workshop with Bernie in the past) will be able to work independently. We will cover different techniques for creating stencils, including hand-drawn, paper cut out, or digitally printed. You will gain experience coating a screen with emulsion, learn to burn a screen with an exposure unit, and have ample opportunity to practice printing multiples on paper. Beginners, those looking to refresh their printing skills and/or more advanced students looking to complete an independent project are welcome! Learn more and register here