Monotype Printmaking Three Ways: Inspiration and Basic Techniques *In-Person*

Practice one of the most instantly-rewarding forms of printmaking in our Brattle Street Blacksmith House studio. The first two sessions of the class will focus on reduction monotype and using masks and stencils to create one of a kind prints and “ghosts,” to create a lighter impression of your image, useful for further work. You’ll prepare your plates and paper, and use our press. The second two sessions will focus on monotype mark making, with watercolor and watercolor crayons along with collage techniques and building layers, including the traditional technique chine collé, a form of collage, using lightweight papers and Japanese Nori paste. The final two sessions will include an introduction to gel plate monotype, a technique which is well-adapted for home studios. Our studio uses non-toxic materials and some tools and supplies are provided or can be purchased on site from CCAE. A list of supplies and resources will be provided to enrolled students.Classes will include demonstrations, slides and art books for inspiration, and discussion of monotype techniques. Much of the workshop time will be yours, to create with support and advice. Laurie Sheffield will be the instructor for sessions 1-4 and Susan Rice will join Laurie for the last two gel plate classes. We are excited to welcome you to the Blacksmith House printmaking studio this winter! Instructors: Laurie Sheffield and Susan Rice

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Laurie is a printmaker, painter and collage artist with a particular interest in woodcut and linocut techniques. Her primary interest is landscape, with a sideline in close observation and creating narratives through imagery. She earned her BFA and BA at Cornell University, concentrating in printmaking, painting and English literature. Laurie studied education at Simmons College and has done advanced work in the fine arts at Massachusetts College of Art and Boston University. An experienced teacher of 30 years in the English Department at Brookline High School, she enrolled in printmaking classes at CCAE in 2001 (in the midst of teaching and parenting) and found her artistic home!

Susan Rice teaches drawing, cartooning and mixed media to children and adults in various art centers and schools in the Boston area. She has a BFA from RiSD, and has been a member of the Blacksmith House Printmakers since 2007.