Print 4 Shelter: Water Soluble Monotypes

Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00 AM 1:00 PM 10:00 13:00

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Date: Saturday, February 8, 10am-1pm

Ages: 18+

Cost: $50

Registration deadline: Saturday, February 1

Maximum enrollment: 15

Instructor: Megan Wetzel

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Print 4 Shelter: Water Soluble Monotypes

Get ready to dive into the world of water-soluble monotypes, where drawing and painting come together in a thrilling printmaking adventure! Using vibrant water-soluble crayons and watercolor paints, you'll create stunning, one-of-a-kind designs directly on a plexiglass plate. Once your masterpiece is dry, you'll bring it to life on an etching press, where damp paper will reactivate the water-soluble materials, transferring your artwork in a burst of color and energy. The result? A bold, dynamic print with rich, vivid impressions that are as unique as you are! This hands-on process is the perfect way to explore printmaking for beginners, combining the fluidity of painting and drawing with the excitement of creating your own prints. Ready to make some art magic?

Class participants will donate one (or more!) of the prints they make in this class to Art 4 Shelter, an art sale fundraising event to benefit Simpson Housing Services. Over the past 14 years, Art 4 Shelter has raised over $1.3 million to house, support, and empower people impacted by homelessness. The 15th Anniversary Art 4 Shelter is taking place on May 1, 2025 at Quincy Hall in the Northeast Arts district of Minneapolis. All art donors are encouraged to attend!

For more information on Art 4 Shelter, visit: simpsonhousing.org

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. You will receive an email a week prior to your class with information about the class.

Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline.

Please call 612-278-4162 or email jo@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.

DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members.

Full Color Print Scholarship: A limited number of full tuition scholarships are available through the Full Color Print Scholarship, which provides free classes to individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Request a scholarship for this class by clicking the button below, or call, email or visit Highpoint. See our Discounts and Scholarships page for more details.

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