Experimental Printmaking inspired by Mid Century Design Taking our inspiration from Mid Century Design and contemporary printmakers, we will explore abstract pattern through mark making, drawing and collage. Composition will be developed by creating experimental print blocks and stamps, before we refine our ideas and experiences to develop a series of lino cuts. Wednesday 27th…

Blind Embossing – Lino printing without inks Blind embossing is an interesting creative technique. It uses the skills and materials associated with lino cutting, but without any of the mess generated when inking a lino block. A lino block, plus dampened paper is rolled through a press, with lots of pressure applied. The outcome is…

Come along to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 23rd October or 6th November, for Lino Cutting for Beginners & Rusty Printmakers. Bring along ideas that inspire you or spend some time amongst the fascinating objects and artefacts, before developing your idea and cutting and printing your one colour print. Buxton Museum and Art…

  Create with a Gel Plate – mono printing without a Press. Gel printing plates allow for a lovely and instant method for mono printing, all without the need for a printing press. I will guide you through a range of gel plate techniques, including: layering, impressing, creating stencils and exploring masking techniques. This workshop…

Lino Cutting for Beginners and Rusty Printmakers   Working from an image of your choice, this one day workshop will introduce you to one colour lino cutting and printing. This is the perfect introduction for the first time printmaker and a great reminder for anyone looking for some advice and pointers. As it’s getting close…

Explore 2 Colour Lino Cutting and Printing   Once you have completed a number of single colour lino prints and you feel comfortable and confident with the process, how about challenging yourself and learn how to create 2 colour lino prints? Working from an image of your choice, we will explore the reduction technique, learning…

Lino Cutting for Beginners and Rusty Printmakers Working from an image of your choice, this one day workshop will introduce you to one colour lino cutting and printing. This is the perfect introduction for the first time printmaker and a great reminder for anyone looking for some advice and pointers. Turner’s Art Studio, Matlock, Derbyshire,…

Join me in the beautiful Meon Valley from 7 – 13th October and choose from a range of creative workshops. A light and spacious thatched barn will be the venue for the Arts week, plus accommodation available on the farm, with a choice of shepherds huts or traditional yurts. Further details can be found at:…

Lino Cutting and Printing for Beginners & Rusty Printmakers   Working from an image of your choice, this one day workshop will introduce you to one colour lino cutting and printing. This is the perfect introduction for first time printmakers and a great reminder for those who haven’t picked up a lino cutter in a…

Block Printing on Fabric If you have ever considered designing and creating something to use in your home or thought about personalised gifts, Block Printing on Fabric is the workshop for you. Bring along your ideas and learn how to translate them into a design and create your own stamps. We will initially work on…