Monoprinting

Adult Online Class | This program is completed

All levels welcome.

1/7/2021-3/11/2021

1:00 PM-3:00 PM EDT on Th

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$285.00

$255.00

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Monotypes are quick and direct. These painterly prints can easily be done at home. You will create many images while learning these simple processes. Monotypes can be complete as a finished print or form the basis for collage or enhanced with drawing. Throughout this class we will use their unique mark making qualities to design and compose your own images. The classes will include both demos and examples, as well as time for feedback from the instructor and fellow students.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS CLASS

1. How to create Additive and Subtractive and Stencil Monotype techniques
2. How to use your prints as finished art and as a source for collage and drawing
3. How to make, discuss, and evaluate your work
4. How to develop your own personal style
5. How to think about working in a series

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • • Akua starter kit, includes four inks and two mediums
  • • Magnesium carbonate (available at Dick Blick) or cornstarch or baby powder (used to stiffen the inks)
  • • Akua plates (come in a three pack) or frosted mylar or duralar. These will be your printing plates. We will work on the small side, under 10"
  • • Strathmore 300 series printmaking pad 11"x14"
  • • Kozo Pad
  • • Tracing paper (sheets or pad)
  • • Freezer wrap (partial roll is fine)
  • • 4” soft Speedball brayer and several smaller ones too,1.5” 2” etc.
  • • Several brushes (used are fine)
  • • Q-tips
  • • Baren or wooden spoon
  • • Flexible putty knife 1.5 ” (can use a palette knife but this is better) Russel is the preferred brand
  • • X-acto knife
  • • Paper scissors
  • • Old magazines, wrapping paper, and collage supplies (later in class)
  • • Glue for collage (can also use acrylic matte medium)
  • • Painters tape (1" is perfect)
  • • Old newspaper or newsprint pad

  • • Pencils
  • • Choose one: stabilo pencil or china marker or sharpie marker
  • • Apron
  • • Liquid dish detergent (Dawn works really well and can also be used as a plate release)
  • • Bottle to hold detergent and water mixture for clean up
  • • Old rags (can be rewashed after clean up) or paper towels or baby wipes. Rags are better ecologically and work really well.
  • • Pastels, colored pencils, or whatever you have if you want to draw back into your prints