Since Helene ravaged the River Arts District, artists Denise Markbreit and Anna Bryant have been working hard to resurrect the Asheville Print Studio. This weekend marks the official beginning of the studio’s next chapter with a new name, location, and meaning as Print House opens at 29 Carolina Ln. in downtown Asheville.
Markbreit founded Asheville Print Studio in 2017 and met Bryant a couple of years later when Bryant would use the press at Asheville Print Studio for her own work. Just before the storm, Markbreit asked Bryant to join the studio as a partner — but Helene hindered their plans for a smooth transition, rendering the Riverview Station studio a total loss.
After seven months of recovering, planning, adapting, and moving, Print House is ready for action. The reimagined space lets visitors step inside the duo’s printmaking studio, observing the creativity in action and on the walls of the gallery.
The second floor houses the education hub, offering workshops and classes catering to anyone from beginner printmakers to seasoned artists. Classes will be announced soon, so follow Print House on social media to know when to sign up.
The studio is rooted in sustainable practices, nixing harsh chemicals and solvents from the creative process. Bottom line, Bryant wants Print House to be a place where people can dive headfirst into the very physical art form. The space is a computer-free zone, where ideas are brought to life with your own two hands.
“We want the community to get their hands inky and educate, whether it’s taking classes or just coming into the gallery and getting their eyes on what’s possible with print,” Bryant shared.
Explore the space this Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Cheers to Print House’s new beginning with cocktails from Oak & Grist and flash tattoos from @lime.cologne.
