Monotype printmaking methods workshop

Service Description

Ages: 10-13 year olds and their guardians (guardians not required to attend) Price: $60 a person with materials included (guardians count towards class size / need to pay) Class Size: 15 Instructor: Lauren Smith (BFA, MAT) What Can Participants Expect? To Learn: -Printmaking terms -How to print monotypes utilizing four different methods: trace, subtractive, additive, and masks/stencils using gouache paint To Leave With: -Goody bags containing some small art supplies -Four prints in monotype methods of their choosing (these methods can be combined!) What is Monotype Printmaking? Monotype is a type of planographic printmaking, alongside lithography and screenprinting, meaning that one is printing from a flat surface. Monotype differs from other traditional printmaking methods in that each print is different. It can be a multimedia process utilizing watercolor, gouache, oils, inks, paper, fabric, found objects, and other materials. How to Prepare for this Workshop -Bring reference photos to work from if desired and/or come to the workshop with themes in mind. Please work with original imagery / ideas / characters rather than by images / ideas / characters created by others. *Note: images will print as their mirror image. If you plan for text in your design make sure it is backwards. This will be covered in the workshop! -Materials that create visual textures will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own to print from. These might include leaves, flowers, thread, yarn, paper, plastic, or fabric. Nothing hard (no buttons, zippers, etc.) These materials will be thrown out after using them as they’ll be covered in ink from printing. Please bring these in a bag or box so they don’t get lost before they’re used. -Participants will be using scissors. Dangerous or irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated and will result in an inability to participate with no refund. About the Instructor Lauren is a multidisciplinary designer, art educator, and musician based in Salt Lake City. She has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and Painting with an Emphasis in Printmaking and a Master’s of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in K-12 Art Education. As of late she spends her time teaching university classes and playing live music at local venues. https://laurensmith.work