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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mono Screenprinting with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this course Print Workshop Technician\, Heidi Sharp will guide you from start to finish through the process of mono screen printing.\nTaking inspiration from observational studies of still life setups and the local landscape\, the workshop will take place in the Landscape Studio at Gainsborough’s House. The course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in mono screen printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small number of prints inspired by the prompts set up for the course.  \nYou will be supported at each step\, allowing you to develop your understanding of the design process. We are keen for participants to embrace the skill of working from observation and advise you to take inspiration from the beauty of the immediate surroundings on site and in Gainsborough’s Garden.  \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical screen-printing skills\, and all the knowledge you need to continue printing on your own. All materials and equipment are provided. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction and overview of the mono screen-printing process\nUsing observational skills to make your mono screenprint \nLearning the basics; how to pull a print and how to mix your ink\nScreen cleaning\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \nWednesday 11 November 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-mono-screenprinting-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Aquatint Etching with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:The traditional intaglio technique of aquatint etching allows images to be created with a range of tonal values. The results can be atmospheric and a bit like washes of watercolour\, hence the origin of the name ‘aquatint’.\nIn this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nDuring the session\, you will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply and fuse the rosin\nEtch a plate in three tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\n\nAll materials are included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, ink and use of studio tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery. \n \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-aquatint-etching-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260821T155644Z
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SUMMARY:Wood Engraving Masterclass with Anne Desmet RA
DESCRIPTION:On this two–day course\, you will learn the art of wood engraving from recognised expert\, Anne Desmet RA.\nAs well as fine-line engraving on a variety of end-grain woods using a wide range of bespoke tools\, Anne will teach hand burnishing on Japanese papers\, printing with a press\, and will introduce the creative possibilities of collage using wood engraved prints and unusual printed papers. \nThis technique suits individuals who enjoy working on a very small scale with a high level of detail. The course is suitable for beginners and/or intermediate level (those with some experience). Participants will go home with several engraved and printed blocks. \n  \n26–27 September\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Anne\nAnne Desmet RA SWE is a specialist artist in wood engraving and mixed-media collage. Her prints have won over 40 national and international awards and are represented in museum collections worldwide. Nearly 50 solo shows over 30+ years include museum exhibitions in Italy\, Brazil and Moscow and throughout the UK including the Ashmolean\, Whitworth and Gainsborough’s House. Her latest solo show (2025–26) was at the Escher in the Palace museum\, The Hague. Her latest book Wood Engraving: A Personal Approach was published in 2025 by The Crowood Press. Instagram: @anne_desmet
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/wood-engraving-masterclass-with-anne-desmet-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Summer course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Monotype with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed one day workshop that’s perfect for beginners and anyone eager to explore a freer\, more spontaneous way of making art.\nMonotype printmaking is a very immediate and intuitive process in which unique prints are produced by adding and/or subtracting ink from a plate which is then printed onto paper. In this course\, two methods of the flexible and experimental medium of monotype printmaking will be introduced. \nDuring this inspiring session you will:\n\nExperiment with textured papers and stencils to create beautifully layered prints.\nExplore the subtractive method – where an image is formed by removing ink from the plate.\nPrint your work using a relief press for professional results.\n\nGraphic\, textural or painterly results can be achieved\, depending on which monotype technique is used. Techniques can be combined; the possibilities are endless. \nAll materials will be included but feel free to bring along any textured papers or netting to use in conjunction with monoprinting. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets 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. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-monotype-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cyanotype Printmaking with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the creative potential of the cyanotype process.\nOver the course of the day you will create a series of handmade artist concertina books inspired by the beautiful Gainsborough’s House garden. \nCyanotype printmaking is an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create richly detailed blue prints without a camera. \nYou will be guided through the process\, learning how to prepare the cyanotype emulsion and coat the paper. A range of plants and flowers will be used to produce contact prints\, together with your own drawings of the garden. Taking the process a step further\, you will explore wet cyanotypes using a selection of different materials to make unique prints. Unlike conventional cyanotypes\, wet cyanotypes open up a whole range of colours with yellows\, greens and browns alongside different blue and turquoise tones. \nParticipants will leave with a series of handmade artist concertina books\, featuring a range of cyanotype printmaking techniques. \nWhat to expect\n\nLearn the basic cyanotype process\nExtend this with drawings inspired by the Gainsborough’s House garden\nExperiment with unique and abstract wet cyanotypes\nCreate a set of handmade artist concertina books from your prints\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and people looking to expand their creative experience. \nHow to prepare\n\nAll materials will be provided but you can bring a selection of plants and objects to use in your prints if you’d like to.\nPlease note\, part of this workshop will take place outside.\n\n  \nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-cyanotype-printmaking-with-rowan-collinson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Jigsaw Linocut with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Join printmaker Heidi Sharp to delve into the world of linocut through ‘jigsaw’ processes.\nThroughout this course you will be guided from start to finish through the process of jigsaw linocut. The course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in jigsaw lino printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small edition of lino prints designed by you. \nYou will be supported at each step\, allowing you to develop your understanding of the design process and how to break up a single block into multiple colours\, figuring out how best to build line and texture within your image\, and understanding how to effectively ink up and print your block. We are keen for participants to embrace their creative individuality and would encourage you to bring some source imagery/sketchbook to work from\, or you are welcome to take inspiration from the surrounding garden/buildings. \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical lino printing skills\, and a developed understanding of how to create a multi-coloured piece with just one block. All materials and equipment are provided\, just bring your ideas! \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction and overview of the jigsaw linocut process\nDesigning and planning your image\nCarving your designs\nLearning the basics; how to carve your lino\, how to ink up your block\, how to print your work\nBest practice for cleaning up at the end of your printing session\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \n  \nWednesday 29 July 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-jigsaw-linocut-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T160000
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CREATED:20260514T132544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T153607Z
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SUMMARY:Pinhole Photography with Plant-Based Developers with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:Join photographic artist and printmaker Rowan Collinson for an exploration into the creative potential of pinhole photography.\nReturning to the art of photography at its most basic form\, these images have a timeless\, ethereal quality and beautifully reflect this gentle and slow approach to photography. A pinhole camera is a lightproof box with a tiny hole through which light passes\, projecting an inverted image onto light-sensitive material such as photographic paper or film. \nTaking inspiration from Gainsborough’s Garden and the surrounding landscape\, this workshop will introduce you to all aspects of pinhole photography. You will learn how to make your own pinhole camera from recycled materials\, which will then be used throughout the day. You will be shown how to make a photographic developer using plant-based material rather than chemicals\, and guided through the process of exposing and developing your pinhole photographs. \nParticipants will leave the workshop with at least one handmade camera and a set of prints. \nWhat to expect\n\nCreate handmade pinhole cameras from a range of recycled materials\nLearn how to make a plant-based developer and set up the trays for developing\, washing and fixing the photographs\nExpose your photographs and learn how to develop and fix them in the darkroom\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous photographic experience is needed. \nHow to prepare\n\nThere is no need to prepare anything ahead of time.\nAll materials will be provided. You can bring an aluminium can or small box to make into a camera\, if you’d like to.\nPlease note\, part of this workshop will take place outside.\n\nFriday 24 July 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/pinhole-photography-with-plant-based-developers-with-rowan-collinson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260122T164814Z
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SUMMARY:Screenprint Masterclass with Adam Bridgland
DESCRIPTION:Adam Bridgland is a British contemporary artist and printmaker known for witty\, nostalgic works blending typography and graphic art. A Royal College of Art graduate\, he exhibits internationally and features in major collections like the British Museum and V&A.\nExplore the creative potential of screen printing with artist and printmaker Adam Bridgland. This practical two-day workshop introduces a range of screen printing techniques\, guiding you to produce your own vibrant\, original prints on paper to take home. \nWhat to expect\n\nOverview of the screen printing process\, with a look at examples of Adam’s work\nA live demonstration covering equipment setup and safe studio practice\nImage planning and drawing your design onto Tru Grain for photo screen preparation\nExposing and washing out your photo screen\nPrinting fundamentals: how to pull prints\, ink mixing\, flooding the screen\, and registration\nScreen cleaning and preparing for subsequent prints\nFurther experimentation using colour\, layering\, and overlays\nIntegrating monoprint techniques with your photo screen to produce varied\, one-off prints\nFeedback\n\nWho is this for?\nThis masterclass is ideal for both curious beginners and passionate art lovers looking to experiment and create. \nHow to prepare\nNo pre-course preparation is required\, however it is good to come with ideas\, or images of work that you like to use as inspiration. \n  \n11–12 July\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Adam\nAdam Bridgland is a contemporary artist living and working in Cambridgeshire. Combining nostalgia and wit\, Adam’s typographic works reflect a shared British memory and identity. His naive style references childhood paint by number sets and colouring books\, instilling in his works an overriding sense of youthful joy. \nAfter studying Print and Photomedia at Norwich School of Art and Design\, Adam then went on to graduate from the Royal College of Art in 2006 with a Masters in Fine Art. Adam received his first major commission from Commissions East in 2009\, and has since had a successful career exhibiting his work across the world. His artwork is held in the collections of The British Museum and the V&A\, and he has completed a series of projects for companies such as YouTube\, Comme Des Garcons\, Soho House and Unilever.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/screenprint-masterclass-with-adam-bridgland/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145759Z
CREATED:20260122T164845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145759Z
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SUMMARY:Collagraph Masterclass with Katherine Jones RA
DESCRIPTION:Join Katherine Jones RA\, acclaimed contemporary British artist celebrated for her unique fusion of painting and traditional printmaking for this two-day workshop.\nKatherine’s work explores the tension between safety and vulnerability\, using familiar buildings\, objects\, and spaces as a starting point for layered\, thought-provoking imagery. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Katherine will share the dynamic technique of Collagraph printmaking using fine texture to build a range of line and tone on the surface of the plate. The workshop will give a rare insight into the technique and the unique methods of inking that bring Jones’ powerful editions to life.   \nWhat to expect\n\nA behind the scenes look at Katherine’s collagraph methods.\nGuided plate-making: Work alongside Katherine as you design\, build\, and refine your own collagraph plates.\nPrinting techniques masterclass: Learn how to ink and print your plates\, and experiment with combining collagraph\, simple relief printing\, and Chine Collé for rich\, multi-layered results.\nIncludes all materials.\n\nWho is this for?\nThis masterclass is ideal for artists with some previous experience of collagraph printmaking\, or those looking to refresh and deepen their skills with guidance from a master of the medium. \nHow to prepare\nPlease bring along some loose sketches or ideas for compositions you’d like to explore during the workshop. \nDon’t miss this inspiring opportunity to develop your printmaking practice under the guidance of one of Britain’s most celebrated printmakers. Spaces are limited—book your place today! \n  \n27–28 June\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Katherine\nKatherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms. Using a wide range of techniques\, her rich and layered surfaces often reflect ideas about safety and danger\, with archetypal motifs of domesticity and nature. Elected as an RA in 2022\, Jones is a widely respected lecturer in the UK and Europe.  \nJones is currently a visiting lecturer in Fine Art Printmaking at universities and colleges across the United Kingdom and Europe. She was elected as a Royal Academician in 2022. Public collections include the V&A prints and drawings Collection\, The Ashmolean Museum\, Yale University Library and The House Of Lords. \nPhoto: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/collagraph-masterclass-with-katherine-jones-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T133720Z
CREATED:20260122T164849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T133720Z
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SUMMARY:Polymer Photogravure Masterclass with Theadora Ballantyne-Way
DESCRIPTION:Theadora creates surreal\, dystopian worlds where dreams and reality quietly collide. Using photomontage\, painting\, and printmaking\, she allows familiar objects to shift into new\, often celestial identities.\nJoin Theadora Ballantyne-Way in this two-day Masterclass on polymer photogravure and relief – delve into this fascinating process as you produce incredible original prints showing both depth and richness. Experience printing your own work using a great palette of tones from deep velvety blacks through to subtle mid-tone greys and shimmering highlights and whites. \nParticipants will learn how to create and prepare their own images for platemaking from drawing to photography and see the platemaking process through from exposing to developing their plate in water. Following the platemaking stage\, they will learn the fundamentals of intaglio and relief printmaking adding and wiping and rolling ink\, preparing paper and using a professional press to print a small edition. \nWho is this for?\nThis course is suitable for all levels of printmaking including complete beginners. \nHow to prepare\n\nParticipants must send images ahead of the course for preparation. Any questions? Please contact jilly@gainsborough.org\nImages for relief must be of very high contrast – black areas will print\, areas that are white will not.\nWear clothes that you do not mind getting ink on!\n\n  \n16–17 May\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 6 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Theadora\nTheadora Ballantyne-Way’s artwork is partly informed by electronic club culture and her previous occupation as a visual jockey (VJ)\, producing collaborative live\, visual performances. Working primarily in printmaking and photomontage\, her artistic practice is heavily influenced by the Surrealist movement and the concept of animism – the belief that objects possess a distinct spiritual essence or soul. Her current work investigates the evocative Coco de Mer\, a rare seed of a palm tree\, native to the Seychelles and often explored in themes of mystery and transformation. \nB-Way’s work has been widely exhibited in the UK\, including the International Original Print Exhibition at Bankside Gallery\, London\, and the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition\, London\, on several occasions. She has also exhibited in Kyoto\, Japan with Goldsmiths University in 2019 and won first prize at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Print Prize in 2022. Her work has been included in publications including Printmaking Today and is held in several notable collections including the V&A Museum\, London. Theadora is also the director of Argento Editions\, a fine art studio where she works with internationally renowned artists to realise their printmaking ambitions.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/polymer-photogravure-masterclass-with-theadora-ballantyne-way/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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UID:10004420-1771668000-1771689600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Raphaella Pester: Drypoint Printmaking Workshop for 15–18 year olds
DESCRIPTION:Artist Raphaella Pester will guide participants through a full day of drypoint printmaking in Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop.\nThe session focuses on patterns found in nature and landscape\, themes Raphaella explores through geometric abstraction in her own work across printmaking\, and other processes. \nThe day includes: \n\nA visit to the Gainsborough’s House Garden to gather visual inspiration\nExploration of abstraction techniques\nHands-on creation of drypoint prints using professional printmaking equipment\n\nFREE WORKSHOP FOR 15–18 YEAR OLDS\nUp to 8 participants – don’t miss out!\nSuitable for beginners; no previous experience with printmaking necessary.\n \nIf you are interested in applying for this workshop and you are aged between 15–18 years old\, please send 200 words outlining your interest or a 2-minute video sharing why you would like to take part to jilly@gainsborough.org. \nThis workshop is possible thanks to Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/raphaella-pester-drypoint-printmaking-workshop-for-15-18-year-olds/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events,Learning,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260318T163703Z
CREATED:20250904T103824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T163703Z
UID:10004399-1762452000-1762459200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Handmade Christmas: Lino Print Card Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills\, we’ll be designing\, carving and printing Christmas cards to take home and impress your friends & family with.\nWe’ll provide all the materials you need\, including card designs however if you would like to bring your own designs along\, please do! \nLimited to 8 spaces to ensure that you have plenty of space\, use of the 2 relief presses & lots of guidance and support throughout the workshop. At the end of the evening\, you’ll be able to take home your very own set of Christmas cards ready to send! \nBeginners & refresher course\n£45 per person\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \n \nAbout Rebecca Reilly\nRebecca Reilly is a self-taught printmaker and painter based in North Essex. After dreaming of a creative career\, she took the leap in July 2024 to pursue her dream and left her corporate 8-5 job behind. \nShe is strongly inspired by nature & wildlife and creates work that she helps will spread the beauty\, love & joy she finds in the natural world. Currently working from her home and from Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, she is creating work to commission and her own collection. \nEarlier this year\, she founded ‘Sip & Squiggle’ creative workshops to help spread her love & passion for creativity and the wellbeing that it can bring. She is also working with ‘ Art & Sip’ and is delivering workshops across the Colchester & Chelmsford area. \nRebecca is exhibiting work created at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop at the Leontia Gallery’s Vanitas Exhibition in London and the Navistitch Autumn Exhibition in Manningtree. \n© Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/handmade-christmas-lino-print-card-workshop/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111755Z
CREATED:20250709T145720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111755Z
UID:10004389-1760522400-1760544000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lino Printing with Frin Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on introduction to the art of lino printing.\nIn this day-long workshop\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of lino printing and create your own unique prints from start to finish.  \nWe’ll begin by guiding you through the design and carving process\, using a variety of tools\, each leaving its own distinctive mark. You’ll learn how to ink your lino block and print your design using a traditional relief press.  \nThroughout the day\, you’ll be inspired by a selection of both traditional and contemporary lino prints\, helping you develop your own ideas and personal style. Whether you choose to create a bold standalone image or experiment with multi-layered prints\, this workshop is designed to encourage creativity at every step.  \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £90\nNon-members: £99\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-lino-printing-with-frin-arnold/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111639Z
CREATED:20250704T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111639Z
UID:10004387-1759917600-1759939200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenprint with Frin Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant and versatile world of screen printing in this hands-on introductory workshop.\nThroughout the day\, you’ll learn the essential steps of the screen-printing process and create your own unique prints to take home. \nWe’ll guide you through each stage\, from designing your image\, preparing your screen and cutting paper stencils to finally printing your design. You’ll explore this very agile screen-printing stencil technique to see how each choice can create bold\, striking results. \nWhether you choose to make a single-colour print or experiment with layering multiple colours\, you’ll have the freedom to explore and play. As part of the session\, we encourage you to bring your own image resources\, drawings and creative inspiration and will support you to develop your own creative direction and personal style. \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical screen-printing skills\, and all the knowledge you need to continue printing on your own. All materials and equipment are provided\, just bring your ideas! \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £90\nNon-members: £99\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-screenprint-with-frin-arnold/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20250820T091802Z
CREATED:20250709T092003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T091802Z
UID:10004385-1758880800-1758988800@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Collagraph Masterclass 2-day Workshop with Katherine Jones RA
DESCRIPTION:Join Katherine Jones RA\, our artist-in-residence and acclaimed contemporary British artist celebrated for her unique fusion of painting and traditional printmaking for this two-day workshop.\nKatherine’s work explores the tension between safety and vulnerability\, using familiar buildings\, objects\, and spaces as a starting point for layered\, thought-provoking imagery. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Katherine will share the dynamic technique of Collagraph printmaking using fine texture to build a range of line and tone on the surface of the plate. The workshop will give a rare insight into the technique and the unique methods of inking that bring Jones’ powerful editions to life.   \nWhat to expect\n\nA behind the scenes look at Katherine’s collagraph methods.\nGuided plate-making: Work alongside Katherine as you design\, build\, and refine your own collagraph plates.\nPrinting techniques masterclass: Learn how to ink and print your plates\, and experiment with combining collagraph\, simple relief printing\, and Chine Collé for rich\, multi-layered results.\nIncludes all materials.\n\nWho is this for?\nThis masterclass is ideal for artists with some previous experience of collagraph printmaking\, or those looking to refresh and deepen their skills with guidance from a master of the medium. \nHow to prepare\nPlease bring along some loose sketches or ideas for compositions you’d like to explore during the workshop. \nDon’t miss this inspiring opportunity to develop your printmaking practice under the guidance of one of Britain’s most celebrated printmakers. Spaces are limited—book your place today! \n26–27 September\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course \nTwo-day course: £295\nMax. 6 spaces – ONE SPACE LEFT! \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nCover image credit: ©RA/Anne-Katrin Purkiss \nSupported using public funding by Arts Council England with thanks to The Golsoncott Foundation \n \nAbout Katherine Jones RA\nKatherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms. Using a wide range of techniques\, her rich and layered surfaces often reflect ideas about safety and danger\, with archetypal motifs of domesticity and nature. Elected as an RA in 2022\, Jones is a widely respected lecturer in the UK and Europe.  \nJones is currently a visiting lecturer in Fine Art Printmaking at universities and colleges across the United Kingdom and Europe. She was elected as a Royal Academician in 2022. Public collections include the V&A prints and drawings Collection\, The Ashmolean Museum\, Yale University Library and The House Of Lords. \nPhoto: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/collagraph-masterclass-2-day-workshop-with-katherine-jones-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20250901T155937Z
CREATED:20250709T091725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T155937Z
UID:10004384-1758362400-1758384000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Drypoint & Chine Collé with Raphaella Pester
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the rich\, tactile beauty of drypoint printmaking in this fun and hands-on workshop — perfect for beginners or anyone looking to expand their creative printmaking skills.\nDrypoint is an expressive intaglio technique that produces wonderfully velvety lines\, deep textures\, and striking\, atmospheric effects. In this friendly\, supportive session\, you will: \n\nCreate your own drypoint plate— drawing directly onto acetate using a drypoint needle.\nLearn how to ink your plate and apply colour using the painterly à la poupée method.\nAdd delicate layers of colour and texture with chine collé.\nPrint your artwork on an etching pressfor professional-quality results.\n\nThroughout the day\, you’ll be inspired by examples of classic and contemporary drypoint prints\, helping you develop your ideas and experiment with bold designs\, fine lines\, or richly layered textures—whatever excites you most! \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will take home a series of unique prints and the skills and confidence to continue exploring drypoint on your own. \nWe’ll provide all materials (A6 and A5 acetate plates)\, but feel free to bring along sketches\, photos\, or ideas to work from. \nSpaces are limited — book your place today and experience the joy of drypoint! \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £90\nNon-Members: £99\nMax. 6 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!\nTickets 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. \nCover image artwork by Print Workshop Member © Gillian Chaplin \nAbout Raphaella\nRaphaella Pester’s practice is based on themes of memory\, preservation\, and nature. She investigates these themes through a geometric language of abstraction\, often using painting\, printmaking and craft-based processes. Her current work references the coastal landscape\, primarily using hand gathered pigments to help form an understanding of our relationship to the natural world. \nRaphaella completed a BA at Norwich University of the Arts in 2016 and an MFA at The Slade School of Fine Art in 2023. She has a background in teaching and the traditional crafts industry. Now a practicing artist\, she attends Gainsborough’s House print studio to support her artistic outcomes. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and is held in a number of private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-drypoint-chine-colle/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20250807T095659Z
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SUMMARY:Induction to Monotype with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. \nJoin us for a relaxed\, hands-on one day workshop that’s perfect for beginners and anyone eager to explore a freer\, more spontaneous way of making art.\nMonotype is an immediate and intuitive printmaking technique where no two prints are alike\, and every mark you make brings surprising results. \nDuring this inspiring session you will:\n\nExperiment with textured papers and stencils to create beautifully layered prints.\nExplore the subtractive method – where an image is formed by removing ink from the plate.\nPrint your work using a relief press for professional results.\n\nWhether you are drawn to bold\, graphic shapes or soft\, painterly textures\, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to play\, combine techniques\, and discover endless creative possibilities. We will also look at examples of traditional and contemporary monotypes to spark your imagination. \nAt the end of the day\, you will take home a series of unique prints and the skills and confidence to continue experimenting on your own. This is a perfect session for beginners or anyone looking to loosen up and enjoy a more spontaneous approach to making art. \nWe will be working on plates that are 15 x 15cm so feel free to prepare stencils (photocopy paper works best). All materials are provided\, just bring yourself and maybe your sketchbook and textured papers\, feathers\, or netting to try out. \nSpaces are limited – book now and unleash your creativity. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £90\nNon-Members: £99\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/induction-to-monotype-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260320T132529Z
CREATED:20250529T123903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T132529Z
UID:10004366-1757203200-1773619199@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Pulling Prints: FREE Printmaking Programme
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Emerging Creatives\, aged 18–25\nLaunching this September\, this Printmaking Programme at Gainsborough’s House is a unique opportunity for young adults looking to develop their creative practice outside of formal education. We’re inviting motivated individuals aged 18–25 to take part in an inspiring\, hands-on printmaking experience set in the inspiring surroundings of Gainsborough’s House\, Sudbury. \nPulling Prints is open to those not enrolled in arts education between September 2025 and April 2026\, and who are keen to explore artistic development through studio practice\, collaboration\, and exhibition opportunities.  \nSessions run on Sunday mornings during term time (with breaks over academic holidays) from 7 September 2025 to 29 March 2026. Participants will work in the professional Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, explore our permanent and temporary exhibitions\, learn from visiting artists\, and connect with a supportive peer group. The programme will culminate in a group exhibition at the Mill Tye Gallery\, including a Private View\, a fantastic chance to showcase your work and build creative networks in Suffolk.  \nWhether you’re building a portfolio for higher education\, developing new skills\, or seeking experience in exhibiting your work\, this programme offers a valuable platform for your creative journey.  \nNo previous printmaking experience is required—just enthusiasm\, commitment\, and a willingness to learn. All materials are provided\, and participation is completely free\, however you must arrange your own transport. \nSupported by Suffolk County Council.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/youth-printmaking-programme/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Learning,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20250123T114521Z
CREATED:20250115T100336Z
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UID:10004322-1748649600-1748822399@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Solarplate Introductory Print Workshop with Susie Turner
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis two-day workshop will introduce participants to an innovative and versatile method of fine art printmaking using sunlight and water.\nSolarplate 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. \nSome 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. \nPlease see the Artwork Preparation Guide here. \nBeginner – intermediate level course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 8 spaces\nNon-members – £240\nMembers – £228 \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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.  \nAbout Susie\nSusie 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. \nWithin 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.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/solarplate-introductory-workshop-with-susie-turner/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20250305T115328Z
CREATED:20241219T153559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T115328Z
UID:10004338-1744365600-1744473600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Screen Printing with Photo Emulsion Stencils
DESCRIPTION:with Patsy Rathbone\nScreen printing is sometimes called serigraphy or silk screen printing but all these names refer to the same basic method of creating an image on paper or fabric by pushing ink through a screen mesh with areas blocked off by stencils. \nPhoto emulsion is a light sensitive coating used to create accurate detailed stencils from drawings or photographs. \nOn this course you will create and print a multi coloured image. You will deconstruct your image into its separate colour layers and use these to create positives to expose onto the screen to make the stencils. You will prepare and expose your own images onto a screen. You will also learn how to set up the equipment\, mix inks and register each colour layer\, reconstructing the layers to create the final image on paper. By the end of the course\, you will have created a variable edition of at least 8x A4 prints. It is not necessary to come with a final image in mind as you will assisted throughout the process\, however it is useful to come with some ideas as starting points. \nCourse structure\n\nExplanation of the process and looking at examples.\nIntroduction to the equipment and how to set it up.\nIdentifying and planning the layers of the image.\nHow to create artwork suitable for making a light sensitive emulsion stencil.\nHow to prepare screens for light sensitive emulsion stencils.\nHow to put images onto the screen using a UV light exposure machine.\nHow to mix inks and importance of opacity and transparency of colours in screen printing.\nRegistration with the acetate and on the board.\nHow to flood and pull a print.\nCleaning the screen and setting up for the next layer.\nTrouble shooting.\n\nPre-course information\nAny image preparation notes will be sent prior to the course date. \nBeginner–intermediate & refresher course\nNon-members – £198\nMembers – £189\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Patsy \nPatsy Rathbone is a Cambridge-based artist working primarily in screen print on paper and textiles. She divides her time between Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, teaching at the Curwen Print Study Centre and her studio.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-screen-printing-with-photo-emulsion-stencils/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20241017T151800Z
CREATED:20240920T133948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T151800Z
UID:10004318-1742515200-1742687999@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Learning to Mokulito Print with Natasha Marshall
DESCRIPTION:10am – 4pm\nMokulito is a technique developed in Japan in the 1970’s by Osaka Schisi – the term Mokulito means ‘Wood Lithography’. \nOn this 2-day course you will learn all about this wonderful technique and will explore the unique character and potential of this form of lithography. You will create your own two printing plates on day 1 and print with these on day 2. \nYou can also combine Mokulito with Woodcut by cutting into your board\, enabling you to get contrasting lines and textures. It is a beautiful printing technique\, so it will be a lively\, energetic\, creative and ambitious couple of days. This is not a precise medium\, expect the unexpected! \nMokulito printing is a type of lithographic process and like all lithography\, it is based on the fact that grease and water do not mix. Using greasy materials\, you create areas on the wood where the greasy printing ink stays but it is repelled by the water in the non-image areas – this is how a print is created. An additional technique that can be used in Mokulito printing to enhance the wood grain\, is to add watercolour just before printing\, you may want to have a go at this yourself too! \nBeginner – intermediate course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 6 spaces \nNon-members – £240 \nMembers – £228 \nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets 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. \nCourse information\nIt would be good to bring sketches or photographs of ideas you would like to draw onto your printing plate. We will provide all the materials you need for doing this\, but coming with creative ideas could help with the success of your finished work at the end of the two days. The wood plates we are going to be working on are A4. \nSearch for Mokulito images to inspire you and give you some ideas of what you want to draw on your plates – Natasha also has images of her own work on her website. Don’t forget to wear old clothes in case you get printing ink on anything! \nAbout Natasha\nNatasha Marshall\, Artist and Designer: A trained Textile Designer\, her love of pattern and colour comes through in all her work. Natasha is passionate about Mokulito printing\, as she loves the play between the wood grain\, her drawings and colours. Through pushing the printing technique\, she loves the depth of layers and deep colours she is creating in her work. Her Mokulito prints are next being shown at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in November 2024. Her creative work has sold all around the world during her 28 year career since graduating from Glasgow School Of Art. \n \nwww.nminterior.co.uk\nInstagram: @NMInterior
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/learning-to-mokulito-print-with-natasha-marshall/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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UID:10004337-1740132000-1740240000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Aquatint Etching
DESCRIPTION:with Sally Weatherill\nThe traditional intaglio technique of aquatint etching allows images to be created with a range of tonal values. The results can be atmospheric and a bit like washes of watercolour\, hence the origin of the name ‘aquatint’. \nIn this two-day course\, you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply and fuse the rosin\nEtch a plate in three tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\n\nMaterials included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, ink and use of Print Workshop tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course – THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. \nNon-Members – £198\nMembers – £189\nMax. 6 spaces \nTickets 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.  \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist working in both paint and print. Her themes include transience and memory often explored through the palimpsest.  \nSally studied art history and textile design in the US before moving to the UK where she set up a studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. She worked as a successful textile designer and weaver for over 20 years before pursuing an MA in Fine Art at the City and Guilds of London Art School. She is currently a Print Fellow at CGLAS. 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-aquatint-etching/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20241212T094319Z
CREATED:20241112T155900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T094319Z
UID:10004328-1737676800-1737849599@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:2–day Beginners' Etching course with Jason Hicklin
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis 2-day course is a hands-on experience\, working with the three major etching\, intaglio processes of hard ground\, soft ground and aquatint. Please bring ideas along with you to work on new plates and take these plates through to the finished print on paper. \nBeginner & refresher course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 8 spaces – this course is now fully booked!\nNon-members – £240\nMembers – £228 \nTickets 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.  \nAbout Jason\nJason Hicklin has been working with and teaching the etching process for over thirty years and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painting and Printmakers in 1993. \nHe is Head of Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School and oversees the print room at Gainsborough’s House\, he is represented by Eames Fine Art and has work in numerous public and private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/2-day-etching-course-with-jason-hicklin/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20241112T143124Z
CREATED:20240923T141231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T143124Z
UID:10004321-1733443200-1733702399@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:3–day Etching course with Jason Hicklin
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis 3-day course is a hands-on experience\, working with the three major etching\, intaglio processes of hard ground\, soft ground and aquatint. Working on existing plates is encouraged along with working on new plates and taking these plates through to the finished print on paper. \nIntermediate – experienced level course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 8 spaces\nNon-members – £324\nMembers – £312 \nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets 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.  \nAbout Jason\nJason Hicklin has been working with and teaching the etching process for over thirty years and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painting and Printmakers in 1993. \nHe is Head of Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School and oversees the print room at Gainsborough’s House\, he is represented by Eames Fine Art and has work in numerous public and private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/3-day-etching-course-with-jason-hicklin/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T160000
DTSTAMP:20240819T090230Z
CREATED:20240729T151912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T090230Z
UID:10004305-1724320800-1724342400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Young Access Printmaking Workshop – Drypoint Etching and Monoprinting
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis introductory\, one-day workshop is perfect for young people who would like to try printmaking for the first time or to experiment with processes they already know. It is also an opportunity to develop ideas from sketchbooks or coursework to enhance an existing portfolio and is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience. \nYou will be introduced to the techniques of monoprinting and drypoint etching\, which can be used in combination to create stunning unique prints. \nAt the end of the day\, you can expect to take home a series of prints which demonstrate both techniques\, individually and in combination. \nAll materials are provided with each participant getting: \n\n1x A4 (or 2x A5) etching acetate plates\nUse of monoprinting plates up to A3 size\nArtist quality inks\n10x sheets of A4 artist quality paper\n\nExperience level and age range\nThis course is for young people aged 16–21 years old wishing to learn a new technique or wanting to refresh their skills and develop their portfolio. \n£72 per person\nMax. 6 spaces\nBook your space now.\nTickets 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. \nCourse structure\n\nLook at and discuss ideas and work in sketchbooks etc.\nExplanation of the techniques and looking at examples.\nIntroduction to tools\, equipment & techniques.\nHow to ink up the plates and develop layered images.\nHow to print using etching presses.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/young-access-printmaking-workshop-drypoint-etching-and-monoprinting/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20240722T112602Z
CREATED:20240510T114753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T112602Z
UID:10004279-1722556800-1722815999@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:3–day Etching course with Jason Hicklin
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis 3-day course is a hands-on experience\, working with the three major etching\, intaglio processes of hard ground\, soft ground and aquatint. Working on existing plates is encouraged along with working on new plates and taking these plates through to the finished print on paper. \nBeginner – intermediate course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 8 spaces\nOnly ONE space left – book now!\nNon-members – £324\nMembers – £312 \nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets 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.  \nAbout Jason\nJason Hicklin has been working with and teaching the etching process for over thirty years and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painting and Printmakers in 1993. \nHe is Head of Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School and oversees the print room at Gainsborough’s House\, he is represented by Eames Fine Art and has work in numerous public and private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/3-day-etching-course/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Summer course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T160000
DTSTAMP:20240520T091117Z
CREATED:20240417T140508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T091117Z
UID:10004278-1721901600-1721923200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Screen Printing with Paper Stencils
DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked. \nwith Patsy Rathbone\nScreen printing is a way of creating an image on paper or fabric by pushing ink through a screen mesh with areas blocked off by stencils. Stencils can be made from paper\, drawing fluid\, screen filler or a light-sensitive emulsion. \nThis one-day introductory course will explore the basics of screen printing. You will learn how to plan your print in layers and how to translate these into paper stencils for printing. You will learn how to overlap stencils to create multi-coloured images\, how to register an image and how to set up the equipment\, mix inks and use a squeegee to print your images onto paper. By the end of the course\, you will have created a variable edition of at least 8x A4 prints. \nWe recommend attending this course before moving on to any of the other screen printing courses at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \nBeginners & refresher course\n£72 per person\nMax. 6 spaces \nTickets 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.  \nCourse structure\n\nExplanation of the process and looking at examples.\nIntroduction to the equipment and how to set it up.\nPlanning your image.\nHow to cut paper stencils and apply them to the screen.\nHow to mix inks and learning about the importance of opacity and transparency of colours in screen printing.\nRegistration with the acetate and on the board.\nHow to flood and pull a print.\nTroubleshooting.\n\nExtra course information\nIt is not necessary to come with an image however bring any sketchbooks or ideas if you have them. An apron or old clothing is a good idea. We will be cleaning acrylic inks with water and Mr Muscle cleaner so bring rubber gloves if you need them. \nAbout Patsy\nPatsy Rathbone is a Cambridge-based artist working primarily in screen print on paper and textiles. She divides her time between Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, teaching at the Curwen Print Study Centre and her studio.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-screen-printing-with-paper-stencils/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTSTAMP:20240522T101655Z
CREATED:20240510T114829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T101655Z
UID:10004280-1720224000-1720396799@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Wood Engraving Weekend with Anne Desmet RA
DESCRIPTION:10am – 4pm\nOn this two day course\, you will learn the art of wood engraving from a recognised expert in the field. \nAs well as fine line engraving on a variety of end-grain woods using a wide range of bespoke tools\, Anne will teach hand burnishing on Japanese papers\, printing with a press\, and will introduce the creative possibilities of collage using wood engraved prints and unusual printed papers. \nThe course is suitable for beginners and/or intermediate level (those with some experience). Participants will go home with several engraved and printed blocks. \nBeginner – intermediate course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 9 spaces \nNon-members – £240 \nMembers – £228 \nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets 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. \nAbout Anne\nAnne Desmet RA is an artist-printmaker specialising in wood engraving and printed collage\, for which she has won 40 awards and has works in museum collections worldwide. Over 50 solo shows include six at national and international museums including at Gainsborough’s House in 2018. Desmet is author of seven books on printmaking/drawing and was editor of Printmaking Today magazine (1998–2013). Commissions include engravings for the British Museum; National Gallery; British Library; V&A; Sotheby’s and the Royal Mint. Only the third wood engraver ever elected to membership of the Royal Academy of Arts (RA)\, she has a major solo exhibition at London’s Guildhall Art Gallery showing now until 8 September 2024. \n \nwww.annedesmet.com\nInstagram: @anne_desmet
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/wood-engraving-weekend/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Summer course
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240702T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240702T160000
DTSTAMP:20240613T122846Z
CREATED:20240417T140418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T122846Z
UID:10004277-1719914400-1719936000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Drypoint with Chine-Collé
DESCRIPTION:with Sally Weatherill\nDrypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique\, in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed needle. Drypoint relies not only on the groove provided by the needle but on the burr that is created when scratching the surface\, giving the line a fluctuating and beautiful velvety character. \nDuring this one-day introductory course\, you will create images on acetate plates with traditional etching needles\, you will also explore the possibilities of creating tones and marks with other materials such as sandpaper\, and tapes and layering the A5 acetate plates to create varied and experimental images. \nYou will learn how to ink your plate and to add colour à la poupée and by the end of the course\, you will have created a variety of unique prints to take home. \nBeginners & refresher course\n£72 per person\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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.  \nCourse structure\n\nExplanation of the technique with examples.\nDemonstration of drypoint tools and techniques.\nCreate an A5 image using acetate using a drypoint needle to incise lines.\nSand\, cut and use rubbings and tapes to add textured marks.\nLayer your acetate to create varied experimental images.\nApplication of ink using scrim and wiping techniques to create tonality.\nPreparation of paper.\nPrinting using the etching presses.\nAdd colour with inking à la poupée.\n\nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist working in both paint and print. Her themes include transience and memory often explored through the palimpsest.  \nSally studied art history and textile design in the US before moving to the UK where she set up a studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. She worked as a successful textile designer and weaver for over 20 years before pursuing an MA in Fine Art at the City and Guilds of London Art School. She is currently a Print Fellow at CGLAS. 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-drypoint-etching/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240621T160000
DTSTAMP:20240617T123829Z
CREATED:20240417T140319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T123829Z
UID:10004276-1718964000-1718985600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lino
DESCRIPTION:with Karina Savage\nLinocut is a relief printing process in which the lino block is cut away and the remaining raised areas are inked up and printed. \nDuring this one-day course\, you will learn how to plan and transfer your image onto a 15 x 15 cm lino block and how to use specialist tools to create a variety of line and textured effects. You will learn how to use inks and rollers and how to print using both a relief press and hand-burnishing. You will also explore the use of masking techniques to produce a range of varied and multi-coloured images from one block and how to use a variety of image registration techniques. \nBy the end of the course\, you will have created a variety of unique prints to take home. \nBeginners & refresher course\n£72 per person\nMax. 6 spaces\nOnly 1 space available! Don’t miss out. \n \nBook your space now.\nTickets 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.  \nCourse structure\n\nExplanation of relief printing and looking at examples.\nIntroduction to equipment and cutting techniques.\nPlanning an image and cutting the design.\nUse of rollers and how to ink up your block.\nHow to print by hand and by using a press.\nUsing masking and over-printing for additional colours.\n\nAbout Karina\nKarina got her first taste of printing during her art foundation course at Norwich School of Art\, creating large abstract screen prints exploring the potential of overlapping and reconfiguring simple colours and shapes. This exploration continued throughout her degree at Camberwell School of Art where her practice focussed on exploring the relationships and tensions between form\, function and decoration.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-lino/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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