Luminous Layers: Transparent Gel Monotypes

Luminous Layers: Transparent Gel Monotypes is a hands-on workshop at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center that invites participants to explore the process of building rich, layered images using gel plates. Through a combination of additive marks and reductive techniques, attendees will learn how to create transparent, multi-layered monotypes that take advantage of the gel plate’s unique ability to hold and transfer pigment in delicate layers.

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Venue: Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, MD

Tickets: Price not available; check with the venue for registration details.

Run time: 4 hours (10:30 AM–2:30 PM)

Description: The workshop focuses on using transparent gel plates to build layered imagery. Additive marks (applying pigment directly) and reductive techniques (removing pigment to reveal layers beneath) are both taught, allowing for wide creative experimentation with translucency and depth.

Age: Not specified; likely suitable for adults and teens (common for printmaking workshops at this venue).

Note: No further details (lineup, materials list, or prerequisites) are provided in the source text. The event appears as a single-day workshop on the Pyramid Atlantic calendar.