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
Experimental Printmaking [45]
Fri, Sep 12–Dec 5, 10 am–1 pm (12 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
MARY HOLLAND
Experiment with various monotype processes and produce work in oil- or water-based ink or paint by hand and on the etching press. With individualized technical guidance from the instructor, try print techniques including Gelli plates, collagraphs, and relief. Students will also learn to make simple books to display prints. Individual critiques will be provided. This is a great introduction to one-of-a-kind prints. Prerequisites: basic drawing and painting skills.
$260 (VMFA members $240)
Experimental Printmaking [46]
Tue, Sep 9– Nov 25, 10 am–1 pm (12 sessions) | Studio School, 1st floor
RANDY TOY
Experiment with printmaking processes and develop a body of work that is open to "happy accidents". Students 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.
$260 (VMFA members $240)
Intro to Gelli Plate Printing [47]
Sat, Oct 18, 10 am–4 pm (1 session) | Studio School, 1st floor
MARY HOLLAND
The Gelli plate is a wonderful tool for creating monotypes simply. With stencils, stamps, and transparent paints, as well as some planning, complex artwork results. Explore color theory and composition and enjoy using your own "printing press." Collage techniques will also be covered. Students must provide their own Gelli plate (8 inches x 10 inches or larger) and other materials.
$95 (VMFA members $80)
Simple Folded Books Workshop [48]
Sat, Oct 11, 10 am – 4 pm (1 session) |Studio School, 1st floor
DIANA DETAMORE
Create your own unique handmade book by simply folding paper. The instructor will guide students in constructing accordion style books, which provide excellent vehicles for collections of photographs, collage, drawing, or text. The instructor will share her collection of handmade books as examples of how these simple formats can be transformed into personal and imaginative books and journals. No experience necessary.