This document discusses student reflections from an after-school printmaking class and trip to New York City. Students felt the out-of-school setting allowed for deeper immersion in projects without school distractions. The small class size created a creative environment for open discussion and idea development. Visiting museums, galleries, and studios inspired students by exposing them to professionals who were once in their position. The experience provided a more serious and professional perspective on art classes.

3. “Flowers grow out of dark moments.”
-S

18. “The fact that the class was outside
of school and several hours long
meant we could really immerse
ourselves in our projects, rather than
being confined to the structure and
distracted by the chaos of a normal
school day.”
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47. Jo Watanabe Studio – Print Publishers

48. Jo Watanabe Studio – Print Publishers

49. Jo Watanabe Studio – Print Publishers

51. “The biggest benefit of the class was
how small it was. It created a really
creative environment, one where we
could all develop our ideas freely and
have open conversations that pushed
our work forward.”
-Lindsey Huth

52. Pace Prints– Print Publishers

53. Pace Prints– Print Publishers

54. Pace Prints– Print Publishers

55. Pace Prints– Print Publishers

56. “After going on the NYC trip and touring
museums, talking to gallery owners, and
learning about studio practices, I realized
the people I met were once in my shoes
and are now living their dream.”

57. Columbia University – Print Publishers

58. Columbia University – Print Publishers

59. Columbia University – Print Publishers

60. “The after school experience gave me
the ability to experience an art class
in a more professional, serious light.”
-E

61. Columbia University – Print Publishers

62. Columbia University – Print Publishers

63. Columbia University – Print Publishers

64. Columbia University – Print Publishers

65. Museum of Modern Art

66. Museum of Modern Art

67. 9/11 Memorial

68. Socrates Sculpture Park

69. “I am a more sophisticated student and
artist because of the class and the trip.”
-Te

70. Chelsea Galleries

71. Chelsea Galleries

72. SVA – Design for Social Innovation

73. Brand X – Print Publishers

74. Brand X – Print Publishers

75. Brand X – Print Publishers

76. Brand X – Print Publishers

77. Brand X – Print Publishers

79. Watercolor
Screen
Print

81. Band
Concert
Poster

84. 3-D Structures with Printed Urban Patterns

87. T-Shirt
Design
Project

89. CMYK
Photo
Printing

92. Handmade
Journal
Project

96. Human
Trafficking
Awareness
Project