This course shows the potential and flexibility of printing from lino and encourages the use of a variety of methods and approaches to achieve different creative results. Working in a relaxed, positive atmosphere,a large body of work is created in an experimental and spontaneous way. The course is lively, energetic and ambitious. Dale Devereux Barker...
This workshop explores all aspects of intaglio etching, including softground, hardground and sugarlift aquatint. Jason’s emphasis is on creative results and professional studio practice. Several techniques featured on this course are similar to those employed by Thomas Gainsborough. Jason Hicklin creates beautiful and atmospheric etchings based on the British landscape and is an enthusiast for...
Screenprinting is a most versatile and expressive printmaking technique and offers exciting opportunities for colour work. Michael does not use photographic methods, instead he specialises in working directly on screens, using his superb sketchbooks as reference. He encourages a painterly approach and demonstrates a wealth of mark-making techniques. Michael Carlo has run highly successful courses...
Explore the possibilities of using found objects in print. Experiment with Monotype, Photopolymer and Hybrid printmaking.Take a unique monotype through to a Photopolymer plate, for opportunities to exploit both relief and intaglio as well as Hybrid prints. This busy workshop offers scope for experiment and development. Susan's prints are inspired by landscape and are infused...
A popular course, ideal for experiment with a printmaking method that does not require presses or chemicals and which can easily be practised in a home studio. Working on soft wood blocks, students can achieve the typical subtle colour effects of this process. Jude Lockie is a specialist in the art of Japanese Woodblock printing....
Photopolymer allows the translation of sensitive drawing marks to plate and is equally successful with photographic imagery. No chemicals or acids are involved - just water! Enjoy and explore its mark making and tonal potential. Colin Gale has over ten years experience working with photopolymer. He recently collaborated with artist Martha Parsey on Gainsborough Girls,...
Our apologies, this course has been cancelled. Using sketchbooks and drawings, Zoë records her travels and impressions in a widely exhibited series of etchings. Zoë often works on steel, using line and tone for atmosphere and effect. Zoë Rubens is a sculptor and printmaker who incorporates her plates into 3D work. Her enviable list of...
Michael Carlo’s strong landscape based woodcuts feature expressive cutting into hard board or ply. His approach is painterly and experimental. Michael’s enthusiasm for mark making combined with his technical expertise have helped students achieve some very inspiring individual results. Michael Carlo has led many most successful courses at the workshop. Educated at the Royal College...
Lino can be used to produce prints that are delicately layered and richly coloured. Learn how to use cutting tools and caustic soda to mark the printing plate in unique ways and to apply ink in thin layers for a more painterly effect. For over fifteen years Carl has been working with relief printing and...
A three day workshop with Susan Jones exploring the many exciting possibilities of Monotypes. From transfer drawing, subtractive and painterly methods, surface texture, found objects, ghost and shadow printing, use stencils and layering to make unique eclectic and vibrant images. A lovely three days with endless outcomes! Suitable for those new to printmaking as well...
Learn the art of wood engraving from a recognised expert in the field. As well as fine line engraving on end-grain boxwood, Anne will show hand burnishing on Japanese papers, printing with a press and the creative possibilities of collage using wood engraved prints and unusual printed papers. Anne Desmet RA studied at the Ruskin...
Explore printmaking possibilities with multiple inks and no ink. Make subtle prints without ink created by light and shade with lino and collagraph. Print two colour viscosity prints with lino, drypoint and collagraphs. Create collagraph prints with 3 different viscosity inks to produce multicoloured images. Refresh and extend skills and use development time to further...
