Monotype Printmaking Workshop: Two in a Day *In-Person* *NEW*

Practice one of the most instantly-rewarding forms of printmaking in our Brattle Street Blacksmith House studio. The first half of the workshop will focus on reduction monotype and using masks and stencils to create one of a kind prints and “ghosts,” the term for a lighter impression of your image to use for further work. You’ll prepare your plates and paper, and use our press. The second half of the workshop will focus on collage techniques and building layers, including the traditional technique chine collé, a form of collage, using lightweight papers and Japanese Nori paste to add richness, texture and layers. Instructor: Laurie Sheffield 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 a demonstration, slides and art books for inspiration, and discussion of monotype techniques generally. Most of the workshop time will be yours, to create with support and advice. We are excited to welcome you to the Blacksmith House printmaking studio this spring!

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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!