New sessions of Open Studio — Monotype Printmaking are back at The Church. In response to increased popularity and demand, there are now two different levels for the program: Intro and Advanced. Scheduled for August, September and October, the advanced courses are for participants who have attended a minimum of two Open Studio — Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Led by local printmakers Samuel Havens and Susan Bachemin, this series of recurring workshops provides an open exploration of techniques unique to monotype printmaking, and the exciting possibilities of this richly rewarding image-making process. The operation of the press itself will be handled by facilitators. Participants will be free to engage, learn, experiment, and create with materials and methods offered on the studio floor of the historic building of The Church. Each participant will go home with unique prints of their own creation.
The monotype is defined as a one-of-a-kind impression made when ink or paint has been manipulated on a plate (often plexiglass) and then run through a press with paper. This results in a unique and often surprising mirror image transferred to the paper.
“Printmaking using this caliber of press is an incredibly inspiring and rewarding medium that many artists have never had the chance to experience,” said Samuel Havens, who is also an employee of The Church. “Through the benevolence of the McCarthys and The Church, we are excited to offer this opportunity to artists on the East End.”
Ticket price is $200 and includes all materials, facilitators and use of the American French Tool etching press which was donated to The Church by Seán and Tamara McCarthy. The Church is excited to welcome artists for the Open Studio-Monotype Printmaking sessions. In order to ensure a great experience, space is extremely limited. Additional dates to be announced.
Intro Sessions: Friday, September 29, 2 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, October 5, 2 to 6 p.m.
Advanced Sessions: Wednesday, August 9, 2 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, September 12, 2 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, October 25, 2 to 6 p.m.
The Church is at 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor. To sign up for the printmaking sessions, visit thechurchsagharbor.org.
Staff Writer on Jul 31, 2023