Monotype Workshop With Jane Ramsey, Sunday, Aug. 16
Monotype Workshop (Session 1 of 2)
10-4pm
Sunday, August 16
$195.
Explore the mark-making possibilities of the monotype printmaking process!
The tools are simple and easy to use. We’ll begin by inking our acrylic plates and then, using a variety of different items (rags, makeup sponges, spatulas, popsicle sticks, etc.) we will remove the ink to reveal our “whites”. There’s even more to explore with adding texture by using sponges, nylon scrubbies, and more to press into the inked plate.
You can even go back into the finished monotype and add more toning or marks using a variety of tools such as litho sticks, charcoal pencils and graphite. (SEE SESSION 2 to explore this with your prints made in this workshop.)
Monotype printing is an experience in “letting go”! Even as you plan and create there will always be unexpected marks that happen. This leads to all kinds of improvisation.
This technique is open to all kinds of interpretation. From abstraction to realism, the possibilities are endless!
I will be doing a demo of the process and showing you how I find inspiration from my sketchbooks, translating them to monotypes. Then we’ll begin making our own monotypes. In addition to black ink, this workshop will be expanded into using color inks for gradated effects! It will be exciting!
All art supplies are included.
What to bring:
- The process can be a little messy so wear appropriate clothes and/or an apron. If you are wearing long sleeves, make sure you can push them up out of the way. Nothing dangly on your wrists, they get in the way.
- Bring some photos (either printed out or on your phone) for inspiration. Or some sketches or drawings that you find inspiring to work from. The subjects should be simple. For instance, a singular tree, flower, animal, etc.
- Pack a lunch/snacks and beverage as we’ll take a break during the day.
Jane will hold an optional “day 2” if you would like to take your prints to the next level. Take a look here.