Chrysalis Studio is dedicated to low-toxicity printmaking: we rely almost entirely on cooking oil and citrus-based cleaners for cleanup, so our daily practices and printmaking classes are solvent-free.

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Chrysalis is equipped with a multitude of top-of-the-line polyurethane rollers and brayers ranging from ¼ inch to 16 inches in width.  The studio relies on a beautiful Griffin Series 000 Intaglio Press, hand-built in Oakland.  The usable bed size is 22 ½ by 44 inches, so the press can accommodate a full sheet of standard printmaking paper.  Two grades of paper are available in a variety of colors: our standard “good” printmaking paper is Stonehenge, and our “great” papers are Rives B.F.K. and Pescia.  All are acid-free fine art papers made from 100% cotton, available in all of our printmaking classes.

Chrysalis Studio is generously supported by SOMArts’ Affordable Space Program.

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Location
Chrysalis is located in SOMArts, the South of Market Cultural Center, at 934 Brannan (between 8th & 9th).  MAP We are right next door to the building that houses Trader Joe’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Nordstrom Rack.  The main entrance is located near the rear of the building, so walk down the long driveway and enter through the yellow double doors for printmaking classes.

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Somarts is six (longish) blocks from the Civic Center Bart — a brisk 15-20 minute walk, or you can take the 19 bus, which runs down 7th street and up 9th street.  Parking is on street and generally easy to locate.