Dry Point Printing 2-Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy - 2 Sessions (Oct 31) - on Saturday
Dry Point Printing 2-Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy - 2 Sessions (Oct 31) - on Saturday
Dry Point Printing 2-Day Workshop with Bridget Murphy - 2 Sessions (Oct 31) - on Saturday
Saturday, October 31, 2026
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
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
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Course Description:
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.
Age group: 16 Years Old – Adult
Number of participants: 6
No experience necessary; open to all skill levels
Cost: $160
Supplies / Fees: $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 design 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.
- Refunds will be issued if a minimum of seven (7) days' notice is provided prior to the scheduled event or program.
- However, refund requests made with less than seven days' notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.
Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007.
