Introduction to Monoprinting Workshop

Join us at Hope Press for a relaxed, hands-on evening exploring monoprinting — perhaps the most immediate and expressive printmaking technique there is.No two prints are ever the same, which makes it perfect for letting go of perfectionism and just seeing what happens.Over the course of the evening, we'll work through three core monoprinting techniques, each with a short demo followed by proper hands-on time to get stuck in:Trace monoprinting — drawing onto the back of paper laid over an inked plate, using different tools and marks to control line and texture.Stencils, masks, and textures — building up layered, considered compositions by controlling exactly where ink does and doesn't transfer.Direct mark-making — working straight into the ink with palette knives, plastic cutlery, rags, and anything else to hand, for loose, gestural, expressive results (my favourite!).Each student has their own workstation for the evening, so you'll be able to work at your own pace and get into the meditative headspace monoprinting really allows for!By the end of the session, you'll have a stack of your own original prints, a solid grounding in the basic vocabulary of monoprinting, and hopefully a few happy accidents along the way.This one's sociable by design — bring a friend, a bottle if you fancy it, and enjoy welcoming in the weekend in an inky way! a stack of monoprints for their sketchbooks Read more details