Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Sunday, November, 1, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Explore dry point technique to create your monoprint artwork. In this class we will discuss image composition and combining drawing, texture, and form to create a monoprint of your image.

Students should to bring their sketchbook and multiple images (landscape, still life, portrait, abstract, photograph, etc.) and ideas to review for their first print. Black and white images, preferred. Artwork should be sized to 6x8. Students will be expected to work on their own during the course. No experience necessary.

Dry Point Monoprint Class Schedule (subject to change)

Class 1 Project 1: Student Choice

Bring SIZED (6x8) copies of your ideas/inspiration (landscape, still life, portrait, etc.) to use for your print.

Demo

Review and choose image and size, analyze image and drawing composition.

Start first monoprint drawing and print.

Class 2 Project 1: Student Choice

Personal studio time (based on student’s individual progress).

Finish work(s)

Art Show discussion including framing.

Class Critique

Student need to bring:

Personal, copyright free images to work from.

Sized: sized to 6x8; black and white preferred.

16 Years Old – Adult

Maximum 6 participants

No experience necessary; open to all skill levels

\ $160

$20 Supplies fee (payable to instructor)

About Bridget Murphy

Bridget Murphy is a member of Columbia Pike Artist Studios and Discover Graphics Atelier in Virginia. She is a Professor Emeritus in the Graphic and Media Design program at Marymount University. Bridget is involved in the creative process through printmaking, designing, drawing, painting, and teaching. She is an award-winning artist, designer, and educator. In 2016, she had a one woman show titled: Impressions...letterpress, monotype, and etchings. She has had her artwork shown regionally and nationally. Bridget earned an MFA in painting and communication de-sign from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY and a BFA degree at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Bridget grew up in Washington, D.C. and lives in Alexandria, VA.