Solarplate Introductory Print Workshop with Susie Turner
May 31, 2025 – June 1, 2025
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10am–4pm
This two-day workshop will introduce participants to an innovative and versatile method of fine art printmaking using sunlight and water.
Solarplate describes the process of printmaking from light sensitive plates that have been exposed to daylight or an artificial source of UV light. The plates are developed in tap water and can be used for relief and intaglio printing. The main advantage is the plate is capable of holding much detail and offers versatility in image making – participants will be able to transform found material, hand drawn originals and photographs into unique fine art prints.
Some preparation of artwork would be useful in advance though not essential. If you would like to work from your own imagery, guidance on how to prepare artwork in advance will be provided. This course is suitable for complete beginners and for those with experience of printmaking or photography.
Please see the Artwork Preparation Guide here.
Beginner – intermediate level course
All materials provided
Max. 8 spaces
Non-members – £240
Members – £228
Book your space now.
Tickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold.
About Susie
Susie works as an arts practitioner and educator with a specialism in Fine Art Printmaking. She studied Fine Art Printmaking at Cambridge School of Art and Camberwell College of the Arts. Over the last fifteen years, Susie has helped raise the profile of printmaking as a medium for learning by sharing her skills and knowledge with school children, students, teachers, community groups, museums & galleries, and adults of all abilities.
Within her own subject specialism, Susie is keen to push the boundary of print and combine traditional methods with contemporary techniques. Over the last 10 years she has extensively explored the potential of printmaking with photopolymer plates / solarplate, a new form of printing for artists that is simple, safe and time effective.
