MONOTYPE: MATERIALS & METHODS
A self-paced course exploring creative monotype techniques
Develop your skills and learn about the range of gel plates, papers, paints and inks, and processes.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Monotypes are a hybrid of painting and printmaking. They are often referred to as “painterly prints”. However, there are several techniques in this distinctive process which yield effects and imagery that can’t be achieved through painting. This is the perfect course for beginners, or those who want a fresh approach to their monotype printmaking.
Develop your skills and learn about the range of gel plates, papers, paints and inks, and processes that can be used to create exciting prints. By providing you with all the techniques you need to create exciting prints you will gain the confidence to keep exploring with this creative way to make artwork.
The course is self-paced, so you can do it at a time that is convenient to you, and you get lifetime access. You also have the opportunity to share your work and interact with me and other students on the specialist course platform.
This course will:
- Introduce you to all of the elements of making exciting monotypes using a gel plate.
- Teach you a range of approaches that you can adapt and use to develop your own style.
- Give you access to the Printmakers Forum, a private online space to share, chat and ask questions.
- Help you to create a portfolio of richly layered prints that can be framed, made into exciting artists books or used as collage material.
- Give you lifetime access to the content.
The course is divided into THREE sections, with a total of 10.5hrs of video instruction. You can enrol on section individually (scroll down for more info) or buy all together with a 10% discount.
BUNDLE DISCOUNT
Enrol on all three sections for a £30 discount!
£285 £255
“It’s jam packed with everything you need to know and more. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Sally’s inspiring, instructional videos and enthusiastic, knowledgeable artistic approach have taught me a different way of looking at my gelplate” Ruth
SECTION 1: Paints, Paper and Printing
- Explore the range of paints, papers are tools that are suitable for gel printing.
- Master the basics of applying and manipulating paint on your plate building .
- Learn about the range of paints and colour theory, drying times, transparency and viscosity.
- Create acrylic skins with your gel plate to use as collage material
Includes 25 videos and 3.5 hrs tuition
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Buy Materials & Methods Section 1 here
£95
SECTION 2: Registration, Stencils and Transfers
- Learn about registration; how and when to use it through my 6 different methods.
- Stencils and masks; print with your own stencils and see how I use mine.
- Learn about laser transfers to add drawings, text and photo imagery to your prints.
Includes 32 videos and 4 hrs tuition
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Buy Materials & Methods Section 2 here
£95
SECTION 3: Textures, Marks and Combinations
- Explore and print with found and natural textures.
- Create your own unique texture tools and stamps.
- Discover how to use paint and rust to create textural prints.
- Combine techniques on one print
Includes 31 videos and 3.5hrs tuition
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Buy Materials & Methods Section 3 here
£95
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Testimonials
“Absolutely recommend this course! This is my 4th with Sally and it is as exquisite as the others. Just when you think you have learned all there is to learn….along comes a new Sally Hirst course. Informative, fun and inspirational. By far the best available online and great value for money”
Course FAQs
WHEN DOES THIS COURSE START?
The first two parts will be launched in January, the final part in May. Once launched they can be started as soon as you sign up. On enrollment, you will be provided with access to all content immediately. You can work through the classes at your own pace.
IS THERE TUTOR INTERACTION?
The course content is very comprehensive so you shouldn’t need any help but you can always email me at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk if you have a question.
CAN I PAY IN ANY CURRENCY?
Of course! The payment is set in GDP as I am in the UK but when you pay it will convert to your own currency.
Payments are made via Stripe, a safe and secure payment platform, using a debit or credit card.
HOW DO I ACCESS THE COURSE
You will be asked to register on the teaching platform Ruzuku. That is where the course lives.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
I cover a lot of ground and each course is 3 hours of video content to watch plus working time. But it is broken down into bit-size chunks, perfect for busy lives. The classes also come with lifetime access.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT?
The classes in this course are delivered in video format via the online platform Ruzuku. There is also additional written content in the form of downloadable PDF’s
WHAT INTERNET CONNECTION WILL I NEED?
To get the most out of the class you need to have a high speed internet connection and newer computer or mobile device that is equipped to stream video off of the internet.
WHAT LEVEL ARE THE CLASSES?
The first part is for beginners, a Level 1, the subsequent two courses are intermediate Level 2. The course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in creating, beginners and more advanced artists alike
DO I NEED ALL OF THE SUPPLIES?
No, I encourage you to work with what you have and adapt the classes to suit your needs. I am all for mixing things up and experimenting with materials! There is a supplies list for each course.
IS THERE AN ONLINE COMMUNITY?
Yes, all class participants have the option of joining my Printmakers Forum which is on the Ruzuku site. There you can share your work if you wish to do so and see the work by other students. The Forum is divided into sections for each of my printmaking courses so you can take a look and see what else is going on! There is no tutor interaction on self-paced courses, but I pop in approx once per week. You will also receive support from your fellow artists.
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?
I do not offer refunds for self-paced courses as the course descriptions give a very full account of the content, but in the unlikely event you have booked a course that is not right for you let me know BEFORE you start accessing the content, please email to discuss at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk. You can find my full Terms & Conditions here.