Monotype drawing with Sophie Charalambous

In this unique experimental workshop we will be using monotype printmaking to help us experiment with image making, colour and markmaking. Although we will all begin from the same starting point you will be encouraged to bring their your own ideas and references into the process to develop practical outcomes. Throughout the workshop, we will explore the monoprint processes of trace, addition, and subtraction, introducing collage and mixed media into our prints. Over the weekend you'll create both quick sketches and more detailed, sustained pieces with plenty of individual guidance from Sophie. Suitable for people with some drawing experience this course is ideal if you are looking to expand your drawing or painting practice into the realm of printmaking, providing plenty of experimental and inspirational processes to take away.

What to Expect

Day One: We will start the day drawing from film, making a series of coloured monoprints from these drawings in the afternoon. Contextual reference will be shown throughout the weekend in the form of slide presentations and books.

Day Two: Building on what we learnt on the first day, students will be encouraged to use broader and more experimental approaches and encouraged to bring in their own reference to use alongside the workshop work.

What to Bring
All materials will be provided. You will need to bring:

• A sketchbook for note taking

• Apron & clothes suitable for printing

• Any additional drawing materials you enjoy using

• Reference photos and drawings to use on the second day. Sophie suggests you bring some reference imagery that relates to your own practice or personal ideas - this could be drawings, photographs or even other artists images.

Getting to the studio
Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility
If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift.

We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)

• Air purification with HEPA filters

• Sick pay for our freelance life models

• If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

Cancellations

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.