Experimental Linocut with Colourwith Angela Lai Yen

//New Class//

A playful class with focus to multiple lino blocks, layering, colour and transparency. For those who are interested in creating unique one-off prints.

To get the best out of this class you should be able to carve with confidence and have some knowledge of applying ink to block.You will be shown how to navigate and take prints with the Berwick & Wilson printmaking press.

Info regarding your Design - 
Block One - a main block shape/ silhouette ie a person, a cat, a swan, a vase of flowers, a fish, a jug, a teapot…something recognisable by its outline.
Block Two - one lino block full of pattern and/or mark making – look at patterns on wallpaper, fabrics, rugs…choose something that means something to you.
Block Three - one lino block pulling out some detail of your silhouette item.

For futher information please contact Angela. 

Tetra Pak Dry Pointwith Sara Strawson

Suitable for beginners.

Tetra Pak dry point is an eco-friendly printing process using items that can be found in the home.

You will be guided through the process: designing, cutting and scratching into your ‘plates’ and making marks, inking up and printing with a Berwick & Wilson press.

You will be amazed at the prints you create.

You will take home a small collection of prints along with your new found knowledge to dry point printmaking. 

Still Life Linocutwith Angela Lai Yen

Suitable for Beginners.

A gentle class at Beginners level.
As a group you will begin by sketching and drawing from life: vessels, ornaments, tools, paint brushes, fabric; interesting items beautifully placed for a sound composition. Learn to draw with linocut in mind. Get your image ready for print before transforming it onto lino block.

You will learn to carve confidently and safely before applying ink to block and printing your work on a book press.

A good class for those who find designing for print challenging.
A great all-round taster class.
 

Woodblock Printmakingwith Peter Collins

Woodcut & Wood engraving.

Try one or both of these traditional relief printmaking techniques commonly used for book illustration for hundreds of years.

Using your own design, you will engrave hardwood or carve softwood/MDF to make prints by hand or press.
 

Cyanotypewith Sara Strawson

Suitable for Beginners.

The Cyanotype was developed in the early 1840’s when photographic processes were still evolving.

This method of printmaking is an inexpensive, quick and safe method of producing ‘copies’ of prints.

We will learn how to make prints from found and natural objects.  Classes are kept small to ensure everyone can experiment with this fun and rewarding process.

 

Designing for Print - Linocutwith Angela Lai Yen

                  
// NEW CLASS //

Suitable for Beginners.

A gentle class at Beginners level. For those who struggle with transforming their sketches into print. As a group you will be taken through a range of ways to depict your design, giving you a better understanding of linocut. You will learn to create marks, carve confidently and safely, how to apply ink and print on a book press.
A great all-round taster class.

Introduction to Traditional Etchingwith Rachel Wilcox

Suitable for Beginners or those wishing to revisit the process.

Etching is a printmaking process involving a metal plate and using acid to corrode its surface.
Ground is applied to the metal plate and areas will resist - in this way a design will appear.

You will create a design of line and a range of marks.

You will be guided through the process of applying ink and taking a print with the Rochat Printmaking Press.

Limited spaces available.