Further Detail
Learn the basics of this simple hand-printing process and produce a set of single and multi-colour prints in this structured but relaxed workshop. We will look at creating interesting layers using additive & subtractive mark-making techniques, masks & stencils, together with drawn monoprints…..be prepared to experiment and play!
No experience necessary.....lots of step-by-step demos & individual help – a fun creative day.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, including beginners.
Materials
Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £7.00, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
Learn the basics of this simple hand-printing process and produce a set of single and multi-colour prints in this structured but relaxed workshop. We will look at creating interesting layers using additive & subtractive mark-making techniques, masks & stencils, together with drawn monoprints…..be prepared to experiment and play!
No experience necessary.....lots of step-by-step demos & individual help – a fun creative day.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Using acrylic paints and printing inks in a variety of ways to create one-off prints
- ‘Drawn’ monoprints and ‘painted’ monoprints – different approaches
- Combining and layering materials & processes
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities, including beginners.
Materials
Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £7.00, payable to the tutor during the course. The items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You
- Photos / source material of plants & flowers / seedheads / interesting objects / landscapes – whatever interests you…this is a versatile technique that adapts to all sorts of subject matter (the tutor will also have some images you can work from)
- Paintbrushes, mixing palette (an old plate is fine), scissors or craft knife
- Roller / brayer if you have one
- Apron, kitchen roll, baby wipes
- Selection of papers to work on (be prepared to experiment) - approx A3 or A4 size. (The tutor will provide white cartridge, japanese & tissue paper)
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.