Monotype

Sun. November 10, 2 p.m.—5 p.m.

The graphic technique monotype is often arrogantly dismissed as »kids’ stuff« because its possibilities are misunderstood. It is still practiced by many recognized artists. Nowadays it is extremely rare to see such prints in contemporary exhibitions, but in the Berggruen Collection in the Stüler Building hang some wonderful prints by Paul Klee and among many others H. Matisse, Ch. Rohlfs and H. Janssen worked with this technique.

Through monotypes (often mistakenly called rubbing) only originals / uniques can be produced. It is created by a single impression from a plate on which a thin layer of ink has previously been applied to. This simple approach is very expressive though and makes experimenting worthwhile. Further color layers can be applied on top. Participants will use experimental creativity to learn the »secrets« of black and white, multi-color, stencil and other monotypes. Different effects can be made by playing with tools, color mixes, pressure applied and of course by using different papers. A lot of prints are created in a very short time, for which only a few utensils are needed.

Day 1, 2 p.m.—5 p.m.: Introduction and working/printing on/on the plates/paper

Material: paper sized A4 to A3 80-120 gr., approx. 40 sheets per participant, as well as other material (paint, thinner, etc.) will be provided.

7 – 10 participants

50 € (incl. 19% VAT) p. p.

Binding registration via bank transfer to our account 14 days in advance. Please include subject for payment: Monotype Workshop Month Year

Registration: Please email (plus bank transfer) to info@druckgraphik-atelier.de.

Cancellation is possible free of charge up to two weeks before the workshop starts, after that 50% of the workshop price will be charged. Cancellation less than two days before the workshop starts will result in 100% of the workshop price being charged.