Silkscreen Monotype

SILKSCREEN MONOTYPE

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What is meant by silkscreen monotype? [Return to Top of Page]

Silkscreen Monotype is, essentially, a layering process, whereby a series of monotype prints are made by drawing or painting directly onto the silkscreen mesh with water-soluble materials. The printing paper is then registered under the screen , and the image is pushed through onto the paper by squeegeeing a specially formulated binder over the screen, as in traditional screenprinting. As the image fades progressively with each pull, no two images are exactly the same, and up to 8 - 10 impressions can be made from a single drawn/painted screen.

At this point, the screen can be washed out with water and dried, and further drawing/painting can be carried out, using one of the printed images as a 'master' drawing. Using precise registration and a sequence of over-printing, a succession of prints can be created, all of which are different and each of which possesses individual qualities. The process lends itself to an open-minded approach, and very creative and exciting 'adventures' can take place as the drawing and printing progresses.

Colour and surface texture are strong characteristics of this method of silkscreen monotype printmaking, and vibrancy is achieved by building up layers of line, mass and colour. The individual drawing and painting materials have their own characteristics, and react individually to the screenprint binder, creating intriguing textural areas, rich colour glazes and strong linear passages within the work.

An immense practical advantage of silkscreen monotype is the fact that it truly can be carried out at home. Materials are cheap and readily available, and equipment can be easily home-made. The process is totally non-toxic and cleaning up is effortless, requiring only water and a little washing-up liquid.

What does the course entail?[Return to Top of Page]

Students will have the opportunity to:-
Familiarise themselves with the principles of silkscreen monotype;
Experiment with a range of approaches to image-making;
Discover the range of drawing and painting materials suitable for the process;
Understand efficient registration methods for over-printing;
Learn how to make the simple equipment required for multi-layer printing;

Over the two-day course, participants will create a collection of printed images which investigate the potentials of this innovative and exciting process.

How much will the course cost me? [Return to Top of Page]

The two-day workshop will cost £120.00, and this will include tuition, all basic materials and comprehensive technical handouts relating to all aspects of the process, plus beverages throughout the course. Meals and accommodation are not included in the price, but we can provide some Bed & Breakfast accommodation at very competitive rates. The local pub serves food, lunchtimes and evenings, and there is a local shop, garden centre with cafeteria, and a small bakery just outside the village.