February 24 | Monotypes & Collographs (6 Weeks)

Monotypes & Collographs is a hands-on introduction to two expressive printmaking processes that emphasize texture, gesture, and experimentation. This class is ideal for beginners as well as artists working in painting, drawing, mixed media, or sculpture who want to explore printmaking in an approachable, playful way.

Students will create monotypes by working directly on plexiglass plates using additive and subtractive techniques, layering color, stencils, and ghost prints to build dynamic images. The class also introduces collographs, where textured plates are constructed from found materials and printed in small, varied editions.

Throughout the course, students will make many prints while learning how ink, paper, and pressure shape the final image. By the end of the class, participants will complete a small body of work that combines multiple techniques and reflects their individual style. Students will leave comfortable using the etching press and eligible for studio authorization at Spudnik Press.