10am–4pm This 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. Intermediate – experienced level course All materials provided Max....
10am–4pm This 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. Beginner & refresher course All materials provided Max. 8 spaces...
with Sally Weatherill 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’. In this two-day course, you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply...
10am – 4pm Mokulito is a technique developed in Japan in the 1970’s by Osaka Schisi - the term Mokulito means ‘Wood Lithography’. On 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...
with Patsy Rathbone Screen 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. Photo emulsion is a light sensitive coating used to create accurate...
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...
Empowering Emerging Creatives, aged 18–25 Launching 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....
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Join 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. Monotype is an immediate and intuitive printmaking technique where no two prints are alike, and every mark you make brings surprising...
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. Drypoint is an expressive intaglio technique that produces wonderfully velvety lines, deep textures, and striking, atmospheric effects. In this friendly, supportive session, you will: Create your own drypoint plate—...
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. Katherine’s work explores the tension between safety and vulnerability, using familiar buildings, objects, and spaces as a starting point for layered, thought-provoking imagery. In this hands-on workshop, Katherine will share the...
Discover the vibrant and versatile world of screen printing in this hands-on introductory workshop. Throughout the day, you’ll learn the essential steps of the screen-printing process and create your own unique prints to take home. We’ll guide you through each stage, from designing your image, preparing your screen and cutting paper stencils to finally printing...
Join us for a hands-on introduction to the art of lino printing. In this day-long workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of lino printing and create your own unique prints from start to finish. We’ll begin by guiding you through the design and carving process, using a variety of tools, each leaving its own distinctive mark....
