Introduction to Screen Printing

with Rhonda Ratray

Marion Huse was acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the serigraph, or silkscreen, as a fine art media. In this workshop, you can explore this art form yourself. Use direct stencil processes, such as screen filler and hand cut stencils, to create silkscreened prints. Participants will learn methods to make their own prints, which can also be used to make cards, posters, patches, or T-shirts!

Bring an image to work with and we will translate it into a screen print. Size anywhere from 5″x7″ to 11″x 17″

See the art that inspired the workshop in Marion Huse: Picturing Pownal, on view through June 22^nd.

About the instructor:

Rhonda Ratray received her BFA from Alfred University School of Art and Design, and her MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University, where she also taught screen printing. Finding inspiration in printmaking, painting, sculpture, and design, she has also taught at the MFA Boston; The Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center, Cambridge, MA; The Essex Art Center, Lawrence, MA; and The Brookline Art Center. She currently teaches at the Vermont Arts Exchange, North Bennington, VT. Rhonda has exhibited her work in many universities and galleries including Montserrat College of Art; Emmanuel College; The Adikman Gallery at Tufts University, Medford, MA; The Bennington Museum; and The Fitchburg Art Museum. Fitchburg, MA.  Rhonda is the Artist in Residence and curates The Left Bank Gallery in North Bennington, VT. Rhonda grew up in the Bennington area and also paints under the name Aimee LaPorte.

You can find more information about all of her endeavors at www.ratray.com.

How to Participate:

This workshop is limited to 6 participants, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Workshop fee of $55/Member and $70/Not-Yet-Member includes all materials