Painting Through Print: Monotype Techniques Aug. 29-30

Painting Through Print: Monotype Techniques Aug. 29-30Explore two approaches to monotype printmaking in this hands on workshop taught by veteran printmaker, Mary Sundstrom Gramer.. We'll begin with painterly monotypes printed on dry paper, using brushes, brayers, and other tools to create layered images with expressive marks and textures. The second half of the workshop focuses on watercolor monotypes printed on wet paper, a less common process that produces soft transitions, transparent color, and

and I’ll print our collaborative matrix so everyone goes home with a shared memento from the weekend

How to construct an image—We will look at some prints and discuss how they were made

The class begins with an investigation into watercolor monoprinting in which students print from watercolor painting on Yupo paper

How to coat a screen

and most printing materials

Class Date: Saturday April 6

How to combine drypoint with existing etching plates

12:00 - 4:00 PM

students will learn techniques for making and printing collagraph plates

If you already have some screenprinting experience

we will explore the endless possibilities of story telling with a combination of collagraph

Etching and Aquatinit