Dauphine Winter 2007 Workshop Schedule

Visit our shop for custom letterpress invitations, stationery, baby announcements and fine gifts - inquire about private parties - we'll customize an intimate gathering for you and your friends to learn letterpress, bookbinding, calligraphy, collage, ribbon flowers, box making and more - children's parties also available.

Dauphine Press will work to customize a workshop for your special occasion. Please inquire about scheduling a private party for you and a group of friends! Refreshments, class materials, expert instruction and a beautiful setting provided. Priced upon request.

Reserve our beautiful downtown location for your next meeting, fundraiser or special event. Dauphine Press will donate a percentage of sales to your organization.

Download the pdf of our workshop schedule or instructor bios.

Registration can be made by phone (707.775.4200) or in person at our Dauphine Press stationery store at 119 Kentucky Street in historic downtown Petaluma. We encourage you to register early - most workshops are limited to 8 students and therefore fill up quickly.

Gift certificates are available for all classes - perfect for gift giving!

BEGINNING CALLIGRAPHY 

$65 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Barbara Harris
These 2.5 hour workshops provide an introduction to the art and technique of calligraphy and brush lettering ... the perfect way to dress up your Valentines! Students leave with nibs, ink and a beautiful pen holder ideal for practicing their new skills at home.

Wednesday, January 17    6:30 - 9:00pm
Wednesday, January 31    6:30 - 9:00pm

VALENTINE'S WITH A TWIST 

$65 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Barbara Harris
This 2.5 hour workshop, taught by professional Calligrapher and Artist Barbara Harris, will focus on creating Valentine's cards and wrapping paper with the use of innovative materials (creating stamps, gilding, unusual paper surfaces, inks, gouache, cut-outs, along with layout and formatting of designs).

Wednesday, February 7    6:30 - 9:00pm
Create Valentines and fun wrapping paper with metallic leafing, block prints and innovative materials.

DéCOUPAGE ON GLASS 

$65 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Ann Gerard
Venetian craftsmen used découpage as a way of imitating expensive inlay, marquetry and Chinese lacquer work and, at the height of its popularity, it spread to France where it was given its name. Découpage is experiencing a revival and Dauphine Press has added a new twist to an old craft. Enjoy this workshop where you will learn valuable techniques and create a one-of-a-kind découpage home accent.

Thursday, January 25    6:30 - 9:00pm

LETTERPRESS I - NOTE CARDS 

$85 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Stefan Gutermuth
Receive an introduction to the history and beauty of typography with a project that brings letter forms and vintage motifs to life. Learn the basics of letterpress printing while creating note cards and Valentine's on our vintage Vandercook press.

Saturday, February 3    10:30am - 1:30pm

CREATE A CUSTOM CLASS THIS WINTER! 

Dauphine Press will work to customize a workshop for your special occasion. Refreshments, materials expert instruction and our beautiful downtown location provided. Priced upon request.

LETTERPRESS I - FAUX POSTAGE STAMPS 

$85 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Kim Hillman or Nathan Rose
Using our vintage Vandercook press, students will learn the basics of letterpress printing with a brief history of the press, inking and plate placement. Print a series of holiday faux postage stamps on dry-gummed adhesive backed paper. Our vintage pin-hole perforator provides the finishing touch!

Saturday, March 3    10:30am - 1:30pm

COLLAGE ON CANVAS TECHNIQUES 

$75 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Kim Hillman
Students will receive an introduction to the world of collage with a brief discussion of adhesives, color composition, balance and image transfer techniques. Drawing from a selection of provided imagery and materials, each student will complete a collaged canvas. The class on March 13 will also introduce some beginning bookbinding techniques so that your collage will become the cover of a hand-made journal.

Tuesday, February 20    6:30 - 9:30pm
Create a beautiful canvas ready for hanging
Tuesday, March 13    6:30 - 9:30pm
Collaged Journals combine collage and beginning bookbinding

RIBBON FLOWERS 

$75 materials included
limit 5 students
Instructor: Anna Bies
Anna Bies, a talented fashion accessory and costume designer, will instruct you in the art and techniques needed to create an assortment of elegant and colorful ribbon flowers. Create roses, pansies, daffodils and more, for use as brooches or to embellish a handbag or belt. Each workshop will focus on new tips, techniques and a unique project ...treat yourself to both dates!

Tuesday, January 9    6:30 - 9:30pm
Thursday, March 22    6:30 - 9:30pm

CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTY ... 

Dauphine Press will work to customize a workshop for your special occasion. Refreshments, supplies, materials, expert instruction and our beautiful setting provided. Priced upon request.

RESERVE OUR KENTUCKY STREET SHOP FOR YOUR NEXT MEETING OR SPECIAL EVENT ... 

Reserve our beautiful downtown location for your next meeting, fundraiser or special event. Dauphine Press will donate a percentage of sales to your organization.

Registration & Refund Policy

Registration can be made by phone or in person at our Dauphine Press stationery store located at 119 Kentucky Street in historic downtown Petaluma. Phone 707.775.4200

HOURS: Monday through Saturday, 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday from 11:00 - 5:00pm.

PARKING: Free 10 hour parking is available in the Keller Street garage, 1 block west of Kentucky Street.

REGISTRATION: We encourage you to register early as workshops are limited to 8 or fewer students and fill up quickly. Registration is only confirmed with receipt of payment in full.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY: Cancellations made at least 14 days in advance of scheduled workshop will be refunded in full unless student chooses to transfer to another date, apply the fee toward a different class, or retain store credit. If a cancellation is made after 14 days prior to workshop, there is no refund or credit of fees. If less then 4 people enroll in a workshop, Dauphine Press reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule the workshop. If for any reason Dauphine Press needs to cancel a class, students will be notified and refunded the full class fee. Students may also choose to retain a store credit or apply the fees toward a different workshop, provided space is available. If a student does not show up for a scheduled workshop, their fees will be forfeited and no store credit will be given. These cancellation policies ensure that our instructors are compensated for their investment in materials and class preparation.