When I graduated in May, I knew I was ready to move on and out of La Crosse. I never imagined the heartache that was to come. Now that school is about to begin again at UW-L, I find myself longing to be back on campus. Back with many friends, memories, great professors, and the beautiful scenery. La Crosse was a small and wonderful community that I hold dear to my heart. And you could say that the Printshop of Love has left ink on my heart.
Here in Minneapolis, I have gotten a job with Apple working as a Mac Specialist. My creative background is important as I can help people with projects, blogs, and utilizing software programs. I am still working at the YMCA in the fitness center and may be teaching yoga and group cycle this fall as a certified instructor. I am also volunteering with Bolder Options, an activity-based, one-to-one youth mentoring program based in Minneapolis. They use running & biking, academic goal setting, and volunteerism to build self-esteem and encourage healthy habits in 10 – 14 year old youth.
There are a few printmaking shops in the Twin Cities that I have been able to visit and check out a few times. At the Uptown/Powderhorn Art fair a few weeks ago there were some cool printmakers from all over the US with their work. One intaglio artist was from Madison but I can’t remember his name for the life of me. Oops. Anyways, here are two cool printshops you should check out if you are in the area!
Highpoint Center for Printmaking is a sweet printshop off W Lake St in Uptown (Southwest of downtown Mpls.) It’s a printmaking and educational resource that is open to the community. The center is 10,000 square feet in size and is equipped for intaglio, monoprinting, relief, screenprinting, and litho. Cool stuff!
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
912 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2857
(612) 871-1326
Also cool is the MN Center for Book Arts near the U of M campus in east Downtown. It is more centered around letterpress and bookmaking but is still a really neat place to visit. They have many workshops and community events. Def check it out! Also, look at their Opportunities for Artists page! Great way to get your name out there and be involved!
Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.215.2520
I hope everyone at the Printshop of Blood, Sweat, and Tears is doing well and best wishes in the upcoming semester! I miss you all greatly.
Your print-sister for life,
Becca
