The Werkman Method

On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in Hyattsville, Maryland, presents the Werkman Method, an afternoon workshop led by visiting artist Frank Baseman. The session introduces participants to a distinctive collage-based way of working with type, in which letterforms and imagery are combined and arranged as visual material. Attendees are invited to experiment playfully with type and images, exploring the creative possibilities of this method in a hands-on setting.

The workshop is part of Pyramid Atlantic’s broader programming around printmaking, papermaking, and book arts, and it offers a focused opportunity to learn from a visiting artist while making original compositions.

What: A workshop with visiting artist Frank Baseman exploring the Werkman Method, a collage approach to typesetting and image-making.

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Showtimes: One session, running from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Tickets: Price not available; no ticketing details were provided in the listing.

Instructor: Frank Baseman, visiting artist at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center.

Run time: 4 hours.

Ages: Not specified.

Venue: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, Maryland. The center is an educational hub for printmaking, papermaking, and book arts.

Note: Participants will spend the afternoon experimenting with type and imagery, using the Werkman Method to build collaged compositions from letterforms and visual elements.