Contact Hrs/CEUs: 2/0.2

In this two-hour online workshop, students will learn to create beautiful trace monotypes and fold them into a variety of accordion book structures. The immediate and ethereal nature of trace monotype printing is the perfect addition to any book and in this workshop, we will discuss tricks for registering multiple color prints, plan how your images will interact with the accordion book structures, and explore methods to enhance the book forms.

We will cover: proper inking and printing techniques, multiple color registration, using a guide to print multiples, folding a simple accordion, folding a Land + Sky accordion, and folding a one- page accordion.

Materials List:

      Plexiglass, ideally larger than print size (glass or similar would also work)
      Paper, smooth and text-weight are best, but most papers work well
      Block-printing ink/letterpress ink
      Brayer
      Ink knife
      Pencil
      Tape, preferably blue artist's tape/painter's tape
      Scissors
      Bone folder (optional but preferable)
      Cutting mat and cutting tool such as Olfa knife, X-acto, box cutter, etc. (optional)

      Ruler (optional)
      Tracing paper (optional)
      Images or drawings to trace (optional)
      Textures and stamps, (optional)
      Ink cleaner, some inks clean up with regular soap and water, most oil-based and rubber-

      based inks clean up with oils (baby oil, Crisco, vegetable oil, etc.)
      Paper towels and gloves for cleanup.

Instructor Name: Beth Sheehan

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