Dates: Tuesday–Friday,September 22-25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Class Size: 6–8 participants (All Levels)
Cost: $850 members / $900 non-members
Discover an expansive and creative approach to monotype printmaking in this immersive four-day workshop with Ron Pokrasso. Designed for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course blends foundational instruction with innovative techniques to build both confidence and momentum. As a primer for MONOTHON 2026, it is an ideal opportunity to develop new skills or refine your practice in preparation for this celebrated event.
Working with Akua’s non-toxic inks and materials, participants will explore a wide range of monotype processes through demonstrations and hands-on practice. Techniques include additive and subtractive methods, stencils, templates, and ghost prints, along with chine collé, collage, and drawing. You will experiment with printing on multiple plates and surfaces while learning to think in layers and strengthen skills in registration and long-term planning.
Each day introduces new techniques that encourage revisiting and reworking earlier prints, allowing ideas and imagery to evolve over time. Pokrasso’s teaching combines practical guidance with artistic philosophy, creating a supportive environment for exploration and creative risk-taking.
Instructor Bio: Ron Pokrasso is an exhibiting artist, printmaker, and educator with over 40 years of experience. He received his MFA from Pratt Institute in 1975 and has had more than 50 solo exhibitions and over 150 group shows. His work is included in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the United States and internationally.
He is the originator of the printmaking event Monothon and a dedicated supporter of arts education. His teaching experience includes universities, museums, schools, workshops, and artist residencies in the United States, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. Pokrasso is known for his engaging and inspiring teaching style, helping students push beyond creative limits.
He currently owns and directs Galisteo Street Studio, a fine art printmaking facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn more at www.ronpokrasso.com.
