
PAINTING PAPERS

Instructor - Patricia Lappin
Patricia Lappin opened her first studio in Fairfield, Connecticut in 1980. She taught privately and at the Greenwich Art Society in Greenwich, CT and was an elected artist member of the Silvermine Guild of Artist in Wilton, CT.
Patricia moved to Ft. Smith, Arkansas in 1996 and taught at the Center for Art Education and the Ft. Smith Art Center, now named the Ft. Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM). She also taught small groups weekly and workshops in the surrounding communities during the 20 years she resided in Arkansas.
Patricia has an extensive background in portraiture, landscape and abstract. Since moving to Florida, her personal work is changing, becoming more abstract and brighter in color.
A CREATIVE MONOPRINTING EXPERIENCE
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring color, texture, layering, and monoprinting techniques using gel plates. You’ll create a collection of unique painted papers that can be used in collage, added to acrylic or watercolor works, or even framed as standalone monoprints.
Join us for one or both classes! Each session offers new opportunities to explore techniques, experiment with different materials, and expand your creative toolkit.
What to Expect:
Using simple, approachable methods with acrylic paint or watercolor on copy paper, you’ll build layers of color, pattern, and texture. We’ll work with stencils, stamps, masks, and a variety of mark-making tools—both directly on the paper and on the gel plate.
Participants Will:
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Create around 20 coordinating painted papers
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Experiment with stenciling, stamping, and mark-making
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Explore basic color theory, value ranges, and layering techniques
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Leave with papers suitable for collage, mixed media, or display
What to Bring (Optional):
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Acrylic paints
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Watercolors
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Scissors
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Ruler
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Gel plate and brayer (roller) if you have them
Shared Supplies Provided:
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4 gel plates and rollers (for sharing)
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Wet palettes
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Copy paper
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Paints for group use
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Stencils, masks, and various texture tools
This workshop is designed for all skill levels and encourages playful experimentation. Come ready to get messy and make some magic!
June 9 & June 23
10:00am - 2:00 pm
$75 - Per Workshop
