Silkscreen Monotype Printing

This 4-hour silkscreen monotype workshop is suitable for beginners.

If you are looking for a printing technique that’s a little bit different, this workshop is for you. And you don’t have to be able to draw!

Silkscreen monotype is a type of printing. It is sometimes referred to as serigrapy.

The image is applied directly to the silkscreen with either acrylic paints, watercolours and/or watercolour pencils and crayons. Print paste is applied

and the the screen is squeegeed.

Unlike normal screen printing, where the image is burnt into the screen (and you can get multiple prints), this technique only produces one print. Hence the term monotype. Each print is unique with a beautiful painterly effect; and a gorgeous texture from the screen.

There is an element of serendipity with this technique. You are never sure of what you are going to get. The amount of pigments, how they are applied, the pressure of the squeegee and the type of paper all contribute to producing a stunning print.

In the workshop you will learn skills and knowledge to:

1. Design an image;

2. Mix pigments and print paste;

3. Apply the pigments to the silkscreen;

4. Print your image;

5. Clean your silkscreen correctly; and

6. Enhance your image with additional materials .

You will take home at least one print framed.

You don’t need to be able to draw!! All you need is a reference image for the landscape you want to create.

All materials and PPE are supplied.

Participants will need to bring:

• an apron

• an A4 black and white image of flora. Images will be provided in the workshop if you are not sure what type of image to bring.

About Deborah Price

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Deborah is a multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the intricate beauty of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from aerial landscapes, native Australian fauna and microscopic cellular structures, she transforms these elements into vibrant textile and print artworks.

Her creations are characterised by bold colours, dynamic textures, and a sense of movement that captures the essence of life’s unseen patterns.

Beyond her artistic practice, Deborah is a dedicated educator and disability advocate, committed to fostering creativity and inclusivity through hands-on workshops, whether you’re a seasoned artisan or a curious beginner.

Her passion for collecting unique materials like textiles, fibres and papers fuels her innovative approach to art-making, inviting others to explore and express their own creative potential.

Notes for Workshop Participants

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop start time to get settled in our Workshop Area

• Workshops are held in the Mezzanine, located upstairs within The Churn Room

• Street parking is available on Williams Street

• Workshop participants must wear closed in shoes and have long hair tied back.

• We suggest wearing comfortable, breathable clothes suitable for warm weather conditions - we have fans, but our building is not air-conditioned

• Access to the Mezzanine may be difficult for persons with significant mobility issues. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please consider this prior to booking.

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