Marianne Calenda

1-Day In-Class Workshop

Hand-Printed Monotype Print Process

Aug 19, 2025

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Aug 19, 2025

10:00 AM

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4:00 PM

Deposit to Hold Workshop Seat: $125

Workshop Fee:

$150 - Early Bird Special thru 4/30/25

Workshop Description

During this one-day creative immersion artists will explore the tools and techniques of the hand printed monotype process using acrylic paint on a gelatin plate. This will include a guided interpretation of landscape imagery/design with ample opportunity to learn together. No advanced skills required, just a willingness to get messy and embrace the unexpected. Participants will investigate monotype fundamentals from registration, format and design to the impact of line and organic texture through additive and subtractive experimental mark making and a final application of soft pastel.

About the Instructor

Marianne Calenda is a painter/printmaker who captures glimpses of the Lancaster County landscape through a distinctive emphasis on abstraction, texture, layering and expressive mark making. She is inspired by our interconnectedness with a fragile, natural world and its power to heal and transport.

Marianne’s work has been recognized by the American Tonalism Society, the Maryland Federation of Art, the Lancaster Art Museum and other regional galleries and art associations.

Materials List

iPhone or iPad loaded with a few landscape reference photos. No need to print them. You may also bring your landscape sketch book or photos of your sketches.
8x10 Gel Press or Gelli Arts Plate (Speedwell brand is not compatible with acrylic paint.)
4” Soft Rubber Brayer
4” Baren (optional)
Inexpensive, medium weight white drawing paper tablet – smooth surface (11x14)
1 full sheet 22” x30” Legion Stonehenge Aqua Hot Press (smooth) white paper (available at Curio Lancaster or Blick’s) or 4 sheets 18x24 charcoal paper such as Strathmore 300 series
Golden OPEN Acrylic – 5 oz black (Regular acrylic dries too quickly and will not work with this process.)
Palette Knife
Various acrylic paint brushes, sticks for mark making, Q-Tip’s, etc.
Scissors
Baby Wipes - unscented
Paper Towels
Small spray bottle for water
Scraps of magazine pages, plastic wrap, paper, tissue wrapping paper, string, cardboard, cereal box tops, etc. – enough to fill a gallon bag
Fresh leaves, plant cuttings – enough to fill a quart bag
Apron or smock
Pencil and a few pieces of soft charcoal
Masking tape
Tweezers (optional)
Kneaded Eraser (conventional gum eraser won’t work)
Sennelier Soft pastels (optional) Bring them if you have them. Instructor will provide an assortment to share.

About Susquehanna Art Workshops:

Susquehanna Art Workshops is the brainchild of Melissa Carroll and Marita Hines. Their goal is to bring in the best instructors, the "cream of the crop" to Marietta to teach in-person workshops. The workshops will always take place mid-August to late-September and be held at the Union Meeting House or one of the great painting sites in the river towns if the workshop is plein air. Melissa and Marita bring these special opportunities to artists in neighboring communities and to invite people from out-of-town to enjoy the richness of our farmland, river views, small-town charm, and all this area has to offer. If you have questions or suggestions, please let us know. Marita can be reached at 717-314-9551.

Reserving a Workshop Seat:

Students must pay a $125 deposit to reserve a workshop seat. Four weeks prior to the workshop, students will be billed for the remaining balance to be paid promptly. There may be a delay in the final billing if the minimum student enrollment has not been met.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

If cancelling a workshop

More than 1 month from workshop start date but less than 2 months: - full refund less $100 penalty
1 month or less from start of workshop - no refund
2 months or more from start of workshop - full refund less credit card fees

USA registrants are welcome to pay by check to avoid the credit card fee deductions on refunds. Registrants outside the USA must pay by credit card. In all cases, please use the sign up link. Those paying by check should close the web browser after completing the form. Checks should be made payable to "Marita Hines Art Gallery" and be mailed to MH Art Gallery, 42 West Market St, Marietta PA 17547.

Lodging:

There are many lodging choices in the area. You can find some here.