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Printing without Thinking: Drawing techniques in Monotype

Working with your monotype materials, switch off your brain and practice drawing without thinking in a series of drawing exercises led by artist Michelle Avison
Beginner
What happens in this class?

Work with artist Michelle Avison to explore trace monotype, drawing into an inked surface through paper to achieve a range of marks.

You will be shown everything you need to know to make trace monotype images- how to use a roller to ink up a surface and some handy tips about how to register the paper and keep workspace clean and manageable.

You will explore markmaking using different drawing tools and how different papers make a difference to the print. You will also learn how to print from the reversed drawing that remains on the plate.

Monotype is a great…

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What you will learn
  • how to print trace monotype
  • how to use printing to draw in different ways
  • drawing techniques
What you will need
  • an ink roller
  • water washable printing ink
  • different thin papers

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Age Requirement

18

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Your Teacher

Slaughterhaus Print Studio is a professional, friendly printing studio (despite the name!). They love all things print, and will surprise you with what is possible in this fantastic medium. Led by studio founder Michelle Avison, a great team of practising artist tutors share their skills in techniques such as linocut, etching and stone lithography, and a lot more besides- classes are suitable for beginners and more experienced printmakers looking to refresh and add to their skills. Class numbers are small, and the teaching is supportive and personalised - the team will challenge and help you experiment and find your creative mojo…

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