Class Overview
A monoprint is a single impression of an image that can be used for multiple printings. Learn how to create beautiful monoprints in many different styles in this fun hands-on class.
Play with shapes, negative space and textures. Create landscapes, portraits, still lives, and abstract works on paper and canvas. No prior experience necessary. Just bring your supplies and curiosity.
This class is recommended for anyone who wants to embrace art with creativity and ease. Projects are stress-free, therapeutic, and satisfying. Set-up and materials are simple and easy.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the process of monoprinting
- Be familiar with the materials for monoprinting
- Take home original art that you created, and prints you can share with others
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Anyone who would like a relaxing and creative art experience.
- Art students and artists interested in exploring monoprinting.
- No prior experience is necessary, only a willingness to learn and create!
Supplies Needed
Acrylic Paints
You will need six small acrylic paint tubes. They can be purchased in kits or separately. Tempera or craft paints also work. Do not worry about the brand, just look for these colors:
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White, yellow, red, green, blue, black
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If you have a favorite color like gold, silver or cooper, feel free to add them to the list. Use colors you like.
Brushes for Acrylics
Brushes are made from natural hair and synthetic fibers. Choose one. Synthetic brushes are popular, and they are smoother. Natural hair has a rougher texture.
Brush Size and Style
Large brushes are good for bigger strokes and small brushes work well for detail. Brushes can be purchased individually or in sets. Sets often have better prices. A good set includes a range from small to medium to large. For class, please get these brushes:
- One small round brush (comes to a point)
- One medium flat brush (looks like a square top)
- One filbert brush (great for blending)
- One large wash brush
Paper
You will need 10 sheets of lightweight watercolor paper and or rice paper (or regular white typing paper of a heavier weight is okay). Paper can be purchased in a pad or separately.
Monoprinting Specific Materials
- 1 Gel printing plate; they come in different sizes; choose one that is the size of your canvas or watercolor paper.
- 1 Brayer, near the size of your canvas or paper.
Other Items
- Plastic palette knife — small, medium or large
- Wax paper — a roll or a palette pad
- Painters tape
- Two cups to clean your brushes
Easels are not necessary since you will work on a flat surface.
Please note, when purchasing online supplies, materials could take a week to arrive, so plan ahead.