The Art of Printmaking Is Within Your Reach

Are you a creator seeking to study new techniques? Do you love printmaking, but lack access to professional studio equipment? Do you want to learn how to print beautifully, sustainably and safely? Can't make the trip to our studio in person?

The Zea Mays Printmaking online school is here for you.

Develop Your Printmaking Skills
Learn at your own pace through video tutorials, with detailed insights on techniques provided by our instructors and researchers. Our courses are designed for artists of all experience levels, whether they have access to a press or not.
Learn from Artist Educators
Our instructors are both practicing artists and excellent teachers adept in a wealth of disciplines and techniques. You'll learn technique as well as be inspired by their love of the medium.
Print Safely and Sustainably
Zea Mays Printmaking has been on the cutting edge of developing and using safe, non-toxic printmaking methods since our inception in 2000. You can learn to create beautiful, high-quality prints without the use of harmful chemicals or allergens.
Deepen Your Artistic Practice
No matter where you are in your artistic journey, Zea Mays can help you reach the next level. Join a community where students and instructors learn from one another and support creative growth every step of the way.

Message Boards

  • Free

Virtual World Tour 2021

A space for participants in the Summer 2021 Virtual World Tour to connect, share art inspired by the demonstrations and talk international printmaking opportunities.

  • Free

Community Gallery

If you've created something with the techniques you learned in our video tutorials, we want to see it! This is the place to share your artwork with the Zea Mays team and your fellow students.

About Zea Mays Printmaking


Established in 2000, Zea Mays Printmaking is a working studio located in western Massachusetts, USA.  

Our mission is to research, practice and share safe printmaking practices. We offer studio access, workshops, residencies, internships, mentorships and contract printing services to an international community of artists.

Demonstrating the high quality and creative possibilities of original prints made with health and environmental consciousness is at the core of our mission.

For information about artist residencies, in-person and Zoom workshops, gallery shows and more, visit our website.

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