RANGELEY — Artist Sonja Johnson will host a series of art workshops at 2 and 5 p.m. Monday July 27 and Aug. 3 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.
Johnson will demonstrate the techniques of gelatin printmaking and alcohol inks that she uses in her exhibit “Reflections on Existence” on display at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery from July 31 to Aug. 17.
The July 27 workshops are an introduction to the gelatin mono printing process. (Note this will be in place of the “paint night” sessions that usually take place at this time). Attendees will be introduced to the medium and demonstrations will be given on how to use found objects, natural materials, stencils and transfers to create one-of-a-kind prints. Each participant will produce a set of nature print greeting cards. All materials are provided and there is a fee to participate.
The Aug. 3 sessions will be an introduction to alcohol inks. Attendees will be shown multiple ways the artist uses the medium to create her work and the endless possibilities for abstract painting, collage and surface design. Students will create paper examples, a ceramic tile and a small glass flameless candle holder. All materials are provided and there is a fee to participate. This offering is for adults because of the solvents and inks, which are alcohol-based and require careful handling.
Participation is limited to 10 in each session, so advance registration is suggested at SoJo’s Paint Night on Facebook. Masks are required. There will be a hand sanitizing station and free masks for anyone who does not have one.
