5 week introduction to printmaking

Join us for a captivating 5-week Intro to Printmaking.

Starts on the 24th Feb for 5 consecutive weeks

Designed for participants of all abilities, this artistic journey will explore the diverse realms of relief, drypoint, collagraph, and monoprint techniques, fostering a creative and playful environment.

Week 1: Monoprinting
Discover the wonderful world of monoprinting, where spontaneity reigns supreme. Experiment with additive and subtractive processes, stencils, and direct drawing on the plate. Embrace the unpredictability of monoprinting, allowing creative expression to flourish.

Week 2: Botanical Printmaking
Explore the art of botanical printmaking in this session. Using traditional techniques, you'll create unique and beautiful prints from natural materials like leaves and flowers.

Week 3: Introduction to Relief Printing
Delve into the fundamentals of relief printing. Participants will master the art of carving and printing from linoleum blocks, experimenting with various mark-making techniques. The focus is on creative play, encouraging each artist to discover their unique voice.

Week 4: Drypoint Printing
Unleash your creativity by scratching, etching, and experimenting with drypoint printing. Learn plate preparation, mark-making, and inking techniques to produce prints that showcase individuality and creativity. This session encourages participants to explore their artistic boundaries.

Week 5 - Combining Techniques
This session encourages participants to combine learned techniques—relief, drypoint, monoprint—creating multi-layered prints. Explore how these methods complement and enhance each other in your personal artistic style.

Logistics:

All materials provided.
£185

Please note our studio is on the first floor and currently we do not have wheelchair access. This is something we are working on.