Print & Play, February 2025

Three people at a high table.

Another month, another edition of Print & Play in the printmaking studio.

Abstract monoprint on A5 paper with broad diagonal strokes. A white square shape masks part of the underlying gray area, but the circle inside it exposes it again.

During the first evening we work on abstract monoprint experiments. Shape and negative shape, on a black and on a white background, working from high to low contrast.

The word Boekje (little book) is printed in a light green ink on white A5 paper.

Then, composing with wood type. Initially on new sheets of paper to see the direct results.

Multiple white shapes against a black bacground are overprinted with, on the left, type that suggests a smiley face, and a big yellow letter J on the right.

After some adjustments, maybe use it as a second layer on one of last weeks’ prints as well.

Multiple small shapes in white and green on a bright blue background.

And then there’s multiple colors as additional design aspect to consider!

The text I can't find your face is printed in green over an abstract textured monoprint in dark gray with some white areas on the left.

Such a talented group, again. Looking forward to what will be created during the third session.


Explore the basics of monoprint and letterpress printing in three evening sessions with the Print & Play workshop. It’s an accessible introduction to printmaking techniques. We work in a small group of max 6 participants. The ideal (re)start for your own creative practice!

Welcome to join! More information on the Grafisch Atelier Hilversum site.