The Ashantilly Print Shop is Proud to Announce Sarah Shebaro as our Summer Artist in Residence
The Ashantilly Center in Darien, Georgia, is delighted to announce that Sarah Shebaro has been selected as the Summer 2025 Artist-in-Residence. Sarah will spend three weeks in July at the historic Ashantilly Print Shop.
An accomplished printmaker and book artist based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sarah brings a wealth of experience in letterpress printing, she is known for her dynamic approach to traditional printmaking, often blending historical methods with contemporary aesthetics. Her work has been featured in various exhibitions and workshops.
During her residency, Sarah will utilize Ashantilly’s historic press to produce prints and book art projects. The residency will culminate in a public closing reception on Wednesday, July 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees can view Sarah’s creations and learn more about her artistic process.
The Ashantilly Artist-in-Residence program offers artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in a setting steeped in history and natural beauty. Residents are provided with access to the print shop’s antique equipment. This program aims to foster an increased appreciation for the art of letterpress printing.
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Shebaro to the Ashantilly Print Shop and look forward to her creative insights. Her residency promises to be a vibrant addition to the Center’s ongoing mission to celebrate and preserve the arts, history, and environment of coastal Georgia.
To learn more about Sarah and her art, visit her site here.
For more information about the residency program and upcoming events at Ashantilly, please visit ashantillycenter.org.
Introduction to Letterpress Class
The Ashantilly Press Print Shop is offering a three-week Introductory Letterpress Class.
The class will be led by our very own Sara Blocker and Nick Silberg. This hands-on course will span three classes, giving participants a chance to learn the fundamentals of letterpress printing using Ashantilly’s historic presses. All supplies are provided and you will walk away with your very own printed project. This is a very hands on class.
Week 1: Learn letterpress terminology, safety and simple printing techniques.
Week 2: Dive in typesetting and start your own project.
Week 3: Finalize and complete your unique printed piece.
Be sure to secure your spot in this special class.
Artist is Residence Program
Ashantilly Press is accepting Letters of Interest (emails) for our 2026 Summer Residency program. This position is limited to letterpress printers and book artists.
This three-week residency has a stipend of $1,000.00. Housing and some food are provided.
If you are interested, please email us your qualifications and why you would like the experience.
We will send you an application and more information when we hear from you.
Our last two artists in residence were Laurie Darby and Hannah Batsel. Watch a video of Hannah at work.
Hannah Batsel describes her time spent and project during her time here at Ashantilly
View her Instagram Post.