Participants will explore this creative and intuitive technique to create one-of-a-kind monotype prints with artist, Andrea F. Huffman. Using found objects, plant material, stencils and masks on an inked printing plate made from unflavored gelatin, multiple images and colors can be layered to explore the many possibilities to create intriguing designs. Students will create their own stencils as well as using commercial ones. Techniques for registration, clean borders and bleed prints will be covered. Paper and water soluble inks will be used for this workshop, however, applications for fabric will also be discussed. Participants will receive a handout with the recipe to make the plates on their own after the workshop.

Andrea F. Huffman
www.andreahuffman.com

Fiber artist Andrea Huffman received a Master’s degree in Art Education from Florida International University and taught art in Florida Public Schools for over 30 years. She has exhibited her art throughout Florida and nationally, receiving numerous awards and recognitions, including several grants and a Residency at the prestigious Hermitage Artist Retreat in Englewood, Florida. Although Andrea has retired from teaching in the public school system, she continues to share her passion for art, teaching classes and workshops in fiber art, printmaking and mixed media at museums, guilds and community outreach venues, including the Boca Museum Art School. Andrea is currently a studio resident at The Bailey Contemporary Art Center in Pompano Beach and a founding member of 6 Hands Collaborative.

Admission is free, but seating is limited so please sign up in advance online at IS Projects.