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Creating monoprinted papers using different textures and surfaces
I can use different textured materials to create monoprinted collage papers.
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- Year 4
Creating monoprinted papers using different textures and surfaces
I can use different textured materials to create monoprinted collage papers.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists can select a wide range of textures and surfaces with which to create monoprints.
- Unlike other printmaking methods that make many copies, a monoprint creates just one unique print.
- Artists can use monoprinting to create unique, creative works where textures, colours and styles can vary greatly.
Keywords
Monoprint - a printing method to create a single, unique print
Textured - the feel or appearance of a surface
Pattern - a design in which lines or shapes are repeated
Common misconception
Monoprinting is only about making a copy, not about creativity.
Remind children that monoprinting is a form of artistic expression. Artists can use monoprinting to create unique, creative works where textures, colours and styles can vary greatly.
Recycled packaging, such as cardboard, netting and bubble wrap can be challenging to cut into managable pieces. Pupils may find it helpful to have these pre-cut into managable sizes.
Teacher tip
Equipment
range of textured materials, printing trays, printing rollers, printing inks, papers in different colours
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or False? A monoprint is created by making one unique print from a painted or inked surface.
True or False? A monoprint is created by making one unique print from a painted or inked surface.
False
Q2.What is a collage?
What is a collage?
A photograph you can look at
A reflection in the mirror
Q3.Which of the following best describes what abstract prints are?
Which of the following best describes what abstract prints are?
Prints that show real-life objects in great detail
Prints that are only made from photographs
Prints that only use black ink
Q4.To make a monoprint onto a collaged surface, you need to __________ the surface first, then press the monoprint onto it.
To make a monoprint onto a collaged surface, you need to __________ the surface first, then press the monoprint onto it.
arrange
cut
glue
Q5.What might an artist take from an image of a microorganism to create an abstract artwork?
What might an artist take from an image of a microorganism to create an abstract artwork?
Exact copies of the microorganism
Scientific facts to write on their art
Labels and diagrams from a textbook
Q6.Put the steps in order for creating a monoprint onto a collaged surface.
Put the steps in order for creating a monoprint onto a collaged surface.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or False? Artists should use as many materials as they can in every artwork, without thinking too much about their choices.
True or False? Artists should use as many materials as they can in every artwork, without thinking too much about their choices.
True
Q2.A monoprint results in only one distinct print, making it a __________ work of art.
A monoprint results in only one distinct print, making it a __________ work of art.
colourful
messy
repeated
Q3.Which of these are examples of textured materials?
Which of these are examples of textured materials?
smooth plastic sheet
flat paper
Q4.What do patterns describe in art?
What do patterns describe in art?
The colours an artist likes best
The way objects are drawn realistically
The texture of a material
Q5.What might you thinking about when selecting and gathering some textured and patterned materials? Select all that apply.
What might you thinking about when selecting and gathering some textured and patterned materials? Select all that apply.
Just reflecting on materials chosen
Q6.Match the key word to definition:
Match the key word to definition:
