Introduction to Monotypes

This one day workshop introduces you to a variety of monoprinting techniques and possibilities. This particular process is favourable to those who prefer a more painterly effect to their prints, as gestural and textural marks can be achieved through the use of a wide variety of tools which can either remove or apply the ink to your plate. Through these tools, you will explore the boundaries of mark making with Monotypes. Suitable for both beginners and experienced printmakers.

Course Structure

Intro to workshop and each other

Health & Safety

Short slide presentation of examples of monoprints

Demonstration of additive & reductive approaches

Demonstration of using solvents within monoprinting

Demonstration of using masking and printing with flat objects

Demonstration of my own monoprinting techniques with layering

Clean up and evaluation.

About the Tutor

Fiona Fouhy’s practice covers broad themes of place, geology and history, celebrating the resilience of nature over millennia. She predominantly uses monotype techniques in her work using etching inks, rags and large rollers to create fast, expressive images; processes, materials and chance inform and evolve her practice. She has developed a technique of layering ink, pushing the early ‘ghost’ layers into the background, creating a strong depth of field. Fouhy studied at Central Saint Martins, London.

She has won multiple awards and was elected to associate membership by the Royal Society of Printers and Painters in 2023.Her work is held in public collections including the Ashmolean Museum, V&A Museum and the Central St Martins College Contemporary Collection. It is held in private collections throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA. She is represented by Eames Fine Art, The Glasshouse Gallery and Rachel Bebb Contemporary.