Monotype Printing: Exploring Chance & Layers of Expression
Workshop with Guest Artist, James Rees
July 16 - July 18, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
All materials and lunch provided.
Step into the unpredictable and exciting world of monotype printing, where spontaneity, gesture, and experimentation are celebrated. Often called “the most painterly of printmaking techniques,” monotype gives you the freedom to create one-of-a-kind prints that embrace surprises and moments of discovery, helping you loosen up and expand your art-making practice.
Over three days, you’ll explore fundamental techniques for creating images on non-absorbent plates (like Plexiglass) and transferring them to paper. We’ll work with both additive approaches—applying ink with brushes, rollers, and tools—and subtractive approaches—removing ink to reveal unexpected textures and forms. You’ll also explore trace monotype and ghost prints, discovering how each layer and mark can contribute to a dynamic, expressive image.
Through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individual guidance, you’ll experiment with mark-making, color layering, and composition, building confidence in your process while embracing the joy of chance. This workshop is for anyone ready to dive in, take risks, and explore the possibilities that monotype can open in your work.
Expect to:
The fundamentals of monotype printing using non-absorbent plates like Plexiglass
How to create one-of-a-kind prints through both additive (applying ink) and subtractive (removing ink) techniques
Methods for using brushes, rollers, and various tools to build texture, gesture, and movement
How to create and layer trace monotypes and ghost prints for depth and variation
Ways to experiment with color layering and composition to develop expressive, painterly prints
How to embrace spontaneity, chance, and discovery as part of your creative process
Tips for loosening up your art-making practice and building confidence through hands-on exploration
DETAILS
Level: All levels, prior experience helpful, but not required.
Dates: July 16 - July 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (daily)
Class size: Limited to 12 participants
All materials and lunch provided
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund with 2 weeks notice.
Less than 2 weeks notice, we’ll happily issue you a credit toward another class.
For same-day cancellations or no-shows, tuition is nonrefundable.
Register & Pay: ADD TO CART then click on the CART at TOP RIGHT of site to complete checkout.
Monotype Printing: Exploring Chance & Layers of Expression
Workshop with Guest Artist, James Rees
July 16 - July 18, 2026 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
All materials and lunch provided.
Step into the unpredictable and exciting world of monotype printing, where spontaneity, gesture, and experimentation are celebrated. Often called “the most painterly of printmaking techniques,” monotype gives you the freedom to create one-of-a-kind prints that embrace surprises and moments of discovery, helping you loosen up and expand your art-making practice.
Over three days, you’ll explore fundamental techniques for creating images on non-absorbent plates (like Plexiglass) and transferring them to paper. We’ll work with both additive approaches—applying ink with brushes, rollers, and tools—and subtractive approaches—removing ink to reveal unexpected textures and forms. You’ll also explore trace monotype and ghost prints, discovering how each layer and mark can contribute to a dynamic, expressive image.
Through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individual guidance, you’ll experiment with mark-making, color layering, and composition, building confidence in your process while embracing the joy of chance. This workshop is for anyone ready to dive in, take risks, and explore the possibilities that monotype can open in your work.
Expect to:
The fundamentals of monotype printing using non-absorbent plates like Plexiglass
How to create one-of-a-kind prints through both additive (applying ink) and subtractive (removing ink) techniques
Methods for using brushes, rollers, and various tools to build texture, gesture, and movement
How to create and layer trace monotypes and ghost prints for depth and variation
Ways to experiment with color layering and composition to develop expressive, painterly prints
How to embrace spontaneity, chance, and discovery as part of your creative process
Tips for loosening up your art-making practice and building confidence through hands-on exploration
DETAILS
Level: All levels, prior experience helpful, but not required.
Dates: July 16 - July 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (daily)
Class size: Limited to 12 participants
All materials and lunch provided
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, you’ll receive a full refund with 2 weeks notice.
Less than 2 weeks notice, we’ll happily issue you a credit toward another class.
For same-day cancellations or no-shows, tuition is nonrefundable.
Register & Pay: ADD TO CART then click on the CART at TOP RIGHT of site to complete checkout.
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