Encaustic & Screen Print Monotype Workshop with Dana Harris Seeger
Workshop: All About Monotype
Dates: June 11 and 12, 2023
Times: 10am–2pm
Location: School of Visual Philosophy, San Jose, California
Instructor: Dana Harris Seeger
Discover multiple ways to create a one of a kind print using hot wax and screen printing in this fun 2 day class. During each 4 hour session, students will be introduced to multiple methods for creating a unique, transferred image. The first day will include the creation of encaustic monotypes using a hot plate, beeswax, pigment and paper. The second day, students will learn the process of monotype screen printing using a silkscreen as a matrix for a transferred image.
The Encaustic Monotype method uses the principles of encaustic painting combined with the indirect image making process of printmaking. Participants will have the opportunity to create images on a heated anodized aluminum plate using encaustic pigment sticks, brushes and other utensils, and then transfer the images to a piece of paper multiple times, creating layers of beautiful translucent color. The Screen Printed Monotype Method allows printmakers the freedom to paint directly on the screen using both water soluble materials and screen printing ink itself! Participants will be able to create multiple versions of their image and transfer it to paper using transparent base (or clear ink). The possibilities are endless!
Workshop fee includes the following materials:
Encaustic Monotype
- Paper of different weights and material
- Encaustic pigment sticks
- Hot plates (enough for 8 students)
- Aluminum plates (enough for 8 students)
- Brushes
- Paper towels
- Q-tips
Monotype Screen Printing
- Paper (Bristol and Rives BFK)
- Screen
- Screen printing ink (water based)
- Water soluble materials such as water color paints
- Brushes
- Pastel, colored pencil and other water soluble drawing materials
Please note: participants are not required to purchase additional tools or materials, however bringing additional paper to print on is always a bonus.
Each person will have the opportunity to create at least 20 prints ranging from 4×6–8×10 in (encaustic monotype) to 11×14–16×20 in in (screen printing).
Prerequisite skills needed to attend:
While printmaking experience is helpful, no specific prerequisites are required.
Participants should bring:
Participants are encouraged to bring drawings, sketches and other material they would like to
Preparation expected:
Each participant is welcome to bring sketches/etc to use as a reference in image creation.
Instructor Bio:
Dana Harris Seeger is a painter, printmaker and educator. She holds an MFA from San Jose State University and has taught at colleges and universities as well as private institutions all over the United States. Harris Seeger is Co-founder and current Program Director of the School of Visual Philosophy in San Jose, California, an organization she co-created in 2014. She has been a member of the California Society of Printmakers since 2011. Dana was named one of KQED’s inaugural 10 Bay Area Women to Watch in 2016 and the SVCreates Artist Laureate for 2020. danaharrisseeger.com
Questions:
Please email Susan Howe at specialevents@caprintmakers.org.
Registration:
Class size is limited to 8 participants
Workshop Fee: $250 CSP members; $285 non-members.
The above fee includes materials + equipment supplied by the workshop host, School of Visual Philosophy.
Priority registration open to CSP members through May 20, 2023.
Registration opens to non-members beginning on May 21, 2023, space permitting.
Cancellation has a $25 processing fee. No cancellations after June 1, 2023.
In the event of sold out class, please email Susan Howe at specialevents@caprintmakers.org to be placed on a waitlist and notified of additional class opportunities.
