Workshops & Philosophy

Teaching has always been interwoven with and complementary to my studio practice.  I love exploring the technical, formal and aesthetic aspects of the creative process with others on the path.  I feel that we are traveling together towards deeper understanding of how, by engaging with the making of images, we can explore our creative ideas with curiosity, discernment and self reflection. In the process, we move towards what is truly meaningful to us in our work.  Forty years of making, looking at and teaching art have given me a breadth of knowledge that I enjoy sharing with others.  Deep respect for the integrity of your process and a commitment to making the joy of art accessible to all are at the heart of my teaching.

I currently teach at Zea Mays Printmaking in Florence, MA and in the Smith College Art Department. I offer workshops virtually, nationally and occasionally abroad. Please see About the Artist for my teaching resume.

Please contact me if you are interested in learning together, either virtually or in person: julielappingriver@gmail.com 

Upcoming Workshop Opportunities