Demonstrating Watercolour Monotypes
Harmony Arts Festival, August 2005
West Vancouver, BC
L: Heather Aston
R: Glenn Madsen, Program Coordinator - Arts and Culture Programs, West Vancouver, BC

Photo: Jane Fairbairn

Opening reception of “below and above”
Enrichment Art Program Instructor
“Artists for Kids”, North Vancouver, BC
Grade 5 and 6 students
April/May 2005

Photo: Bill MacDonald (AFK)

Heather and Heather
Demonstrating Black and White Oil Monotypes for Malaspina Printmakers – Monotype Course
Malaspina Printmakers Studio, Granville Island, Vancouver BC
Heather in Studio

Upcoming courses that Heather Aston will be teaching in 2007

8 week course – Introduction to Printmaking
Location: Music Box, 1564 Argyle Street, West Vancouver, BC
Dates: January 17 – March 7, 2007
Times: 7–10 pm every Wednesday evening
Course fee: $185 + GST
To register: 604.925.7270 Telereg: 604.925.7475
Internet registration: webreg.westvancouver.net
6 Week Monotype Course at Malaspina Printmakers Studio
Location: 1555 Duranleau Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Dates: April 25 – May 30, 2007
Times: 7–10 pm every Wednesday evening
Course fee: $185 + GST
To register: 604.688.1827
For more info: www.malaspinaprintmakers.com

The Printmaking process is one that involves transformation and discovery. In the courses the students explore both the making of watercolour and oil-based monotypes. They will also learn other printmaking techniques such as liftprints and chine collé.

Students will receive individual attention regarding drawing, painting, and composition and learn to print using a manual press. Along with technique students are introduced to different papers, materials, and the experience of working in a studio atmosphere. The workshops open new possibilities for expression while exploring colour, form and line. There is discussion and class critiques throughout.