Monotype Gel Printing & Collage / February 15 & 16

$200.00

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During this two-day immersive workshop, participants will experience taking non-traditional printmaking techniques into higher levels of skills and sophistication.

Using gel printing plates, participants will push the boundaries and discover their own style by working with multiple options and combinations to create original and unique monotypes. Participants will work with color and design elements as they create patterned and textured prints which can then be manipulated and layered to create captivating collages.

Gain expertise in: sophisticated layering techniques, printing on high-quality tissue, crafting focus stencils, the elements of color and design, and much more.

Open to ages 16-adult.

There is one scholarship available for this class.  Please apply before registering for the class: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION  Applications are due by February 10.

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Monotype Gel Printing & Collage

February 15 & 16

10am-4pm – $200

During this two-day immersive workshop, participants will experience taking non-traditional printmaking techniques into higher levels of skills and sophistication.

Using gel printing plates, participants will push the boundaries and discover their own style by working with multiple options and combinations to create original and unique monotypes. Participants will work with color and design elements as they create patterned and textured prints which can then be manipulated and layered to create captivating collages.

 Gain expertise in:  sophisticated layering techniques, printing on high-quality tissue, crafting focus stencils, the elements of color and design, and much more.

~      Using seasons for inspiration

~      Harmonize colors

~      Pop colors

~      Monochromatic colors

Develop a variety of printed materials to use in finished work

~      Create an original focus stencil

~      Learn when and how to use translucent colors and/or opaque colors

~      The art of positive, negative, ghost prints

~      Abstracting with stencils

~      Print layouts and multiple colors on one pull

~      Botanical prints

~      Pressure and timing

~      Using all types of paper

Abstract Pieces

~      Design and layering papers

~      Translucent affects

~      Lasting layering applications

~     Harmonizing

~     Utilize color theory

Kathy Pike is the founder of The Academy for Coaching with Horses. She is a life coach, artist, nature lover, and an internationally published author and teacher. Her work with horses has reached over 25 countries as she has trained others to employ Horses as a guide for the human heart and spirit. Kathy was an Art major at the University of Utah and has been creative her entire life. She enjoys skiing, hiking, and being with her equine family.

See her art work visit: www.KathyPikeArt.com

There is one Scholarship available for this class.  Please apply before registering for the class: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION  Applications are due by February 10.

  • Limited to 6 students – minimum class size 4
  • Jody: admin@mancoscommonpress  303-917-4627