Thursday

Feb 10

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Nancy Chapman

Fee: $30 + $35 extra if you need supplies

UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS WORKSHOP.  CONTACT THE EDUCATION DIRECTOR IF YOU’D BE INTERESTED IN TAKING A SIMILAR WORKSHOP IN THE FUTURE.  email: education@rowaytonarts.org or call 203-866-2744 (x-2)

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Using Zoom as our virtual classroom, Nancy Chapman will teach students how to use a soft silicone plate (i.e. gelli plate), a brayer, paint and paper to create one of a kind monoprints.  The process is fun and simple and offers oodles of creative possibilities once it’s mastered.

In this workshop, Nancy will be concentrating on a Valentine theme, but students will have the ability to expand beyond the theme.  Nancy will teach the basics of gelli plate printmaking and will offer suggestions and techniques on how to take it to the next level.  Students will be making prints and cards in this workshop and will be offered ideas on what to make next.  We do warn you though…once you start, it’s hard to stop!

NOTE:  This class will be taught online using Zoom.  Students are expected to be well versed in the use of Zoom prior to the start of class.  A Zoom invite will be sent a day or two before the class begins.

SUPPLIES

Extra supplies you’ll need at your house:

  • paper towels
  • tape
  • scissors
  • glue stick or adhesive
  • soft kitchen sponge
  • paper plates
  • Plastic plate or other surface  to put gelli plate on
  • stack of copy paper

Optional items you might want to have on hand:

  • cardboard tube from paper towel or bathroom tissue
  • bubble wrap
  • any small items that might make interesting impressions on the plate

About the Instructor

Nancy Chapman

Nancy Chapman

Nancy Chapman is a mixed media artist living in Vermont who loves to paint, print, illustrate, take photographs and create from any materials she has available. She says she makes art everyday unless life gets in the way. LOL!

Nancy has been teaching art to adults and children at the Rowayton Arts Center, Anne’s Place in Danbury, Ct as well as other venues for the past 10 years.  She particularly loves to teach printing and mixed media techniques as they are her passion.

“I think art is one of the most relaxing, peaceful forms of therapy. Art can take your mind off of just about anything!! Once you start, you wander into another whole world! My wish for everyone is to try some kind of art, even if you think you can’t do it…you will be amazed with what you come up with. Just try!” Nancy Chapman