Hours:
Mondays: 6 pm-10 pm
Tuesdays-Fridays: 10 am-10 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10 am-6 pm

Closed for Summer
MGC will open September 15


OPEN HOUSE!
Sunday, Sept. 14 from 3:00-6:00
This special afternoon will feature free tours of the studio and demonstrations.

Special Discount Offer!
New students who enroll at the open house will receive a 10% discount on all tuition. This is in addition to the Center’s usual 10% discount for seniors and for artists between the ages of 17 and 24.
Operations: The administration of Manhattan Graphics Center is done by key holders. For their commitment to monitor four hours per week, key holders have access to the studio when it is closed and also receive tuition discounts when the studio is open. For more information click key holder.

Membership: For enrollment in classes or open workshop, artist membership is required. Membership is open to all artists for an annual fee of $35 and entitles members to numerous benefits.
THANKS TO FRIENDS OF MGC:

The Scherman Foundation, for their generous and continuous support.

Members who have made donations to the Center.

This program is supported, in part, by funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

NY Dept. of Cultural Affairs


Address all other inquiries to:
MGCPrintmaking@aol.com
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about

Manhattan Graphics Center offers printmaking classes and well-equipped studio facilities where printmakers can work in a creative environment at affordable prices. Semester-length classes are offered in silkscreen, lithography, and intaglio/etching. A selection of shorter, rotating workshop classes are offered in paper lithography, Japanese woodcut, dry point on plastic, monotype and others. Also printmakers can also use the facilities independently.


facilities

The center's facilities include 3 etching presses, an acid room, rosin box, 3 lithographic presses, silkscreen area, a complete darkroom, and exposing room.

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classes

You may review the complete course listing of semester-length classes here. We also offer many revolving courses, from new techniques to intensive workshops such as Collage Techniques and monotype. Classes include 12 hours of open workshop a week. Click on image for more details.

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open workshop

Open workshop hours are offered at affordable rates. Artists may register for the whole semester or choose a pro-rated schedule, including a daily rate. We offer several options: a daily, weekly, or full-semester rate. Our flexible option offers from 8 to 32 hours a week. Membership ($35 a year) is required to sign up for open workshop. Click on image for more detail.

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location

Manhattan Graphics Center is located at 481 Washington Street in the far West Village just above Tribeca. By train, take the 1 to either Houston or Canal, or take the C or E to Spring or Canal Street. Click on the map for more detail.

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  providing an accessible environment for the learning and practice of fine art printmaking.  
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481 Washington Street, New York, New York 10013