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SUMMARY:Introduction to Exposing a Silk Screen with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this course you will be guided from start to finish through the process of screen printing using an exposed silkscreen.\nThe course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in screen printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small edition of screen prints designed by you.    \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for people who have some experience of screen printing\, eg\, working with paper stencils or mono screen printing\, 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\nLearning how to prepare your screen \nUnderstanding how to use the UV exposure unit\nExposing your print and taking a series of prints \nLearning how to reclaim your screen\n\nHow to prepare \n\nParticipants must send images ahead of the course for preparation. Any questions? Please contact heidi@gainsborough.org\nImages must be entirely black and white – not greyscale. Areas that are black will be inky\, and areas that are white will remain white. \nWear clothes that you do not mind getting ink on!\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. \nThursday 19 November 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nIntermediate & 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. \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-exposing-a-silk-screen-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Print Workshop\, Gainsborough's House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshop at Gainsborough’s House\, hosted by local florist Just Anne Flowers.\nEnjoy an afternoon of creativity as you craft a beautiful wreath for your home. All materials are provided\, plus a complimentary hot drink to keep you warm while you work. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and create something special. Book your spot today and make this Christmas truly magical! \nTickets £50\nMax. 10 spaces\nBook your space here.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org. \nAbout Anne\nAnne has run and owned two successful flower shops over the past 12 years\, one in Sudbury and the other in Danbury. A couple of years ago\, she retired from her shops but continued her passion for flowers. She had a small studio built in her garden and thought\, “What shall I call myself\, as I’m just Anne these days?” And so\, Just Anne Flowers was born! \nNow working out of her garden studio\, Anne creates beautiful arrangements for weddings\, bouquets\, workshops\, and funerals. Surrounded by nature\, she enjoys her floral work without the day-to-day stress of running a shop. \n \nInstagram: @Just_Anne_Flowers
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LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Solar Plate Intaglio Photopolymer Workshop with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the process of creating and printing intaglio photopolymer solar plates.\nOver the course of the day\, you will learn how to prepare your images and expose and develop your plate. You will then be shown how to ink and print the plate using a traditional printmaking press. \nThe solar plate process (also known as photopolymer/photogravure) is a printmaking technique which uses UV light and water to etch light sensitive plates. The technique does not use any harsh chemicals and is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional etching. It is particularly suited to photographic images or scanned drawings\, resulting in high-quality\, detailed outcomes. \nParticipants will leave with at least one A5 plate and a series of prints created throughout the day. \nWhat to expect\n\nLearn how to prepare your images and transparencies\nExpose and develop intaglio solar plates \nInk and print your plates \nCreate a small edition of prints\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is aimed at photographers and printmakers with some experience working with intaglio/darkroom processes\, and people looking to expand their creative practice.  \nHow to prepare\n\nPlease send two black and white images (photographs or scanned drawings) as high-quality JPEGs or TIFFs to pws@gainsborough.org. These will be printed on acetate before the workshop.\nAll materials will be provided.\n\n  \nTuesday 1 December 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nIntermediate & 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. \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/solar-plate-intaglio-photopolymer-workshop-with-rowan-collinson/
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