Being a Grasshopper

Being a Grasshopper

Learn the silk screening artistic process from idea to execution.

Apprenticeship is…

Observing the process,
Doing it with help,
Doing it with observation,
Doing it by yourself…

Grasshoppers become Artisans!

Apply By Nov. 14!

Next Session Begins Dec. 5th

Learn to work with others in a community of respect and cooperation. Develop the skills to manage yourself, your relationships, conflicts, and ability to create healthy collaboration.

At the conclusion of 12 weeks, you will design and create your own t-shirt!

Email to Apply:

adrien.dawson@frederickbookartscenter.org,

Space is limited!

Daily Process
Arrive at the print shop after school at 2:30 pm

Check-In
2:30-3:00

get a snack,

share any needs or concerns with Ms. Dawson

Printshop Work
3:00-5:00

learning,

cleaning,

printing and more

Check-Out
5:00-5:30

evaluate day, share any needs or concerns with your team

Weekly Process

Monday

Learning a New Skill - Each Monday there will be an invitation to learn a print making skill, business skill, or how to be a healthy human in the world.

Tuesday

Hands on practice. We will be working on our own skills, growth, and development as employees, artists, printmakers and colleagues.

Wednesday

Hands on practice. We will be working on our own skills, growth, and development as employees, artists, printmakers and colleagues.

Stipend

After the second week (or 6 days of work), you will receive a weekly stipend. We are grateful to our sponsors for their generous support of this employment and empowerment enterprise.

Learn about being a sponsor!