Cara Gonier – Advanced Technique in Gelatin Plate Monotype Saturday, May 30, 11am-3pm This workshop covers advanced techniques in gelatin plate monotype. We will explore paint chemistry, including why and how to layer specific colors to achieve painterly and atmospheric effects to create a collectable fine art landscape monotype. We will discuss printmaking tools and terms, the importance of paper selection as well as care and maintenance of a gel plate. All will be discussed in a relaxed and fun environment suitable for the beginner or professional artist. (To reduce emission of VOC’s and encourage an allergy reduced environment, NO solvents, oil based paints, rubbing alcohol or other materials that give off strong VOC’s will be used during this class). Click here to register. All are welcome, no prior experience in gelatin plate printing necessary. Materials will be provided on the day. Max Capacity 20 students. CARA GONIER is a New England based award winning painter and printmaker. Her work is collected internationally and is featured in solo, invitational, museum and juried exhibitions her work was published in International Artist Magazine under the feature “Master Painters of the World”. Cara is the founder and executive director of Rolling River Printmakers of New England and shares her joy of printmaking thru her accessible traveling workshops, teaching students and artists how to create collectible fine art monotypes with minimal equipment.
Contemporary American art museum with seaside sculpture park & gardens | Open everyday 10am-5pm
