Printmaking with Emma Montalbano

This two-day workshop will survey three different printmaking techniques: screen printing, block printing, and monotype printing. Both workshop days will be six hours long and include various lessons in each method.

Screen Printing: Attendees will learn the basics of image-based screen printing. They will bring an image of their choice and create a screen with emulsion. Set-up stations will allow attendees to experiment with other screen printing methods, including monotype screen prints, drawing fluid and screen fulling, and screen printing on fabric. Stations will enable attendees to remain busy while creating the main objective of an emulsion screen.

Block Printing: Attendees will learn the basics of block printing. The general objective of this session will be to learn the differences in materials within block printing, including different block materials and inks. Attendees will learn how to safely carve a design into a linocut, wood, or rubber block. Participants will ink and print their blocks with a variety of different inks and methods, including water/oil-based inks and hand/press printing methods. Additional pre-carved blocks will be provided to extend exploration.

Monotype Printing: Attendees will learn about the unique method of monotype printing, which creates a single image each time you print. Participants will also learn how to paint with ink, different ink removal techniques to create designs, and mono-print techniques with images. The session will explore using different plates, including plexi and geli plates, and other mediums to print on, such as fabric and paper. Materials are included.

This workshop is open for General Participation and open to people aged 14 and up.

Workshop is limited to 25 people.

Host or Publisher YoloArts