The nature of silkscreen monoprint is very painterly and it’s the unexpected results that make it so exciting!

Join award winning artist printmaker Tessa Pearson for a 2-day exploration of this wonderful process.

Over the course of Tessa’s hands-on workshop, you will explore the methods of producing unique monotypes by painting directly onto the unmasked, open mesh of a silkscreen. This process is both spontaneous and expressive, and allows for the introduction of drawn lines, collage, and stencils to further enhance your work.

This weekend workshop is perfect for artists looking to explore colour, texture, and mark-making on an open mesh silkscreen. You will leave with a collection of vibrant, multi-layered prints, and a deeper understanding of the mono-screenprinting process.

Day 1.

Introduction to screen monoprints – you will look at various contemporary artists who have used this technique and Tessa will explain her process of working with lots of examples, followed by a demonstration of painting and printing a single layer print. You will have explanations of colour /paint mixing, the use of mediums, and look at various paper options.

You will mix some colours and make some simple monoprints, familiarising yourself with the technique. At this point you will not be concerned with imagery.

Tessa will discuss possible subject matter, and you will make some first layer prints ready the following day.

Day 2.

Tessa will demonstrate how to create second layers on your monoprints, and you will explore other possibilities using water-soluble crayons,  stencils and masks. You will then continue with printing second layers on top of the previous day’s prints and experiment with other drawing and stencil techniques.

The workshop will end with a show of work to inspire and encourage.

Dates: Weekend 28/29 March
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £220 / Members £210

Tessa Pearson ARWS RCA is a painter and printmaker living in the Surrey Hills, south of London. Tessa studied printed textile design at UCA Farnham and the Royal College of Art and had a successful career selling hand painted fabrics before transferring her skills to paper. She now uses printmaking and watercolour with mixed media as her preferred mediums, creating bold abstract silkscreen monotypes and watercolour paintings. Known for her exceptional use of colour, recent work is from studies of patterns and colour experienced from travels and inspirational gardens, interpreted in her very recognisable style. Tessa was the proud recipient of the Zillah Bell Gallery Award at Printfest in 2023.

Check out Tessa’s website HERE
And on Instagram HERE