FALL CLASSES
Both novice and advanced printmaker will find DPW printmaking classes that accommodate and challenge their skill level. Class sizes are kept to a minimum in order to facilitate individual instruction.
MONOPRINTING ON A GEL PLATE: THE FUNDAMENTALS
Instructor: Jennifer Love
Date: September 5, 10am - 4pm
Skill level: All Skill Levels
This workshop is suitable for those new to monoprinting with a gel plate as well as experienced printmakers who wish to expand their skillset in an atmosphere of exploration and discovery.
Explore colour blending and gradations, using found textural items, masks and stencils, the use of different viscosity paints, and registering multiple layers.
No prior experience is required.
This workshop may be taken on its own or together with Monoprinting on a Gel Plate: Beyond the Basics on Sunday, September 6.
Jennifer will provide extra acrylic paints, stencils, stamps, rollers, etc., but participants must bring their own gel plate, brayer, paper, and some paints. A detailed supply list will be emailed to registered participants.
MONOPRINTING ON A GEL PLATE: BEYOND THE BASICS
Instructor: Jennifer Love
Date: September 6, 10am - 4pm
Skill level: Intermediate
This workshop is suitable for experienced printmakers or those who have completed Monoprinting on a Gel Plate: The Fundamentals.
Explore resist and transfer printing using a variety of methods, including laser prints of your own drawings or photographs, reverse painting, and charcoal transfers. Participants will also experiment with combining multiple techniques and layers in a single-pull print, adding colour with Pan Pastels and felt markers, and using the gel plate in a more painterly way.
Some familiarity with the basics of gel plate printing is recommended.
This workshop may be taken on its own by participants with prior gel plate experience, or together with Monoprinting on a Gel Plate: The Fundamentals on Saturday, September 5.
Jennifer will provide extra acrylic paints, stencils, stamps, rollers, etc., but participants must bring their own gel plate, brayer, paper, and some paints. Jennifer will email registered participants with a detailed supply list and information about the laser print transfers.
