A great area of study for students who enjoy drawing and painting, Monotype Studio and Experimental Printmaking provide exciting and unpredictable creative processes to challenge students preconceived notions of how to make an image.
Instructor Mary Holland teaches the classes.
Class Schedule
Gelli Plate Prints & Collage [34]
Fri, Jul 12-- Aug 2, 10 am--1 pm (4 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
Mary Holland
The Gelli or gel plate is a wonderful tool for creating monotypes simply. With stencils, stamps, and transparent acrylic paints, as well as some planning, complex artwork results. Explore color theory, composition and enjoy using your own “printing press”. Collage techniques will be covered. Prerequisites: basic drawing and painting skills.
$145 (VMFA members $125)
Experimental Printmaking [35]
Tue, Jun 4–25, 10 am–1 pm (4 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
RANDY TOY
In this class, students are encouraged to experiment with printmaking processes and develop a body of work that is open to experimentation. They will learn various monotype processes including Gelli plates, watercolor transfers, and hand-tinting as well as a few developed by the instructor to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints. This is a great opportunity to explore printmaking. Individualized critiques will be provided. Prerequisites: basic drawing and painting skills.
$145 (VMFA members $125)