NEW 2-Day Silkscreen & Encaustic Mono-Printing Workshop

February 21st & 22nd from 9:30 am-3:30pm each day

Take your monoprinting practice to the next level with this immersive two-day workshop blending silkscreen techniques with advanced encaustic monoprinting. You’ll silkscreen your own prints, then transform your prints through encaustic layering, color, texture, and composition. Expect to leave with a small series of dynamic, multi-layered prints that reflect your personal style.

All materials are included.

Optional, bring any tools or specialty papers you’d like to experiment with.

DAY ONE: Advanced Silkscreen Techniques + Print Foundations

• Demonstration of coating, exposing, and washing out a silkscreen
• Why a second exposure matters and how it strengthens your image
• How to tape, apply separators, and properly work with a silkscreen
• Access to 6 pre-burned silkscreens to use and share
• Techniques for modifying a silkscreen to create variations and layered effects
• Practice prints on test papers
• Final silkscreen printing on Rives Lightweight paper to prepare for Day Two encaustic work

Note: If you pop a silkscreen, there is a $50 replacement fee—once popped, a screen can't be repaired.

DAY TWO: Encaustic Layering, Color, & Composition

Using a heated encaustic hot-box and a range of encaustic tools, you’ll explore:

• Techniques and tools for applying encaustic color
• Layering strategies, composition approaches, and how to add depth
• Developing a series of prints, starting with your practice paper prints and then moving to your silkscreened Rives Lightweight prints

WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR:

Ideal for students who have completed an introductory encaustic class or have basic experience with encaustic monoprinting. This Level 2 workshop balances skill-building with creative exploration—no pressure, just a supportive space to expand your practice.

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

• All materials, including encaustic wax, heated plates, tools, & paper
  (Note:If there are tools or papers you would like to experiment with please bring them!)
• Guidance from Ashton Lacy Jones, a Listed Teaching Artist for R& F Handmade Paints

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• This an in-person event will be held at 1321 Coffman St.
• Rain, snow, or shine, and the colder the better!
  With 6 of us working, the studio it will heat up!
• Bring a picnic lunch and a beverage
• Wear comfortable shoes and bring an apron if you would like
• Ample parking on the street and in front of the studio