Introduction to Printmaking

Tutor: Hester Cox

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 8 people.

Full Day

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Printmaking has become very popular over the last few years both with collectors seeking original artworks at affordable prices and artists wanting to explore new and exciting ways of creating images. In this workshop you will learn what an original print is, gain an insight into the many ways that a print can be created and have a chance to create your own repeatable images using some of the exciting techniques available to the modern printmaker. With the guidance of experienced printmaker Hester Cox, you will discover the lovely linear qualities of intaglio printed drypoints, the graphic and bold imagery of linocut and the painterly qualities of monotype.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

Just bring yourself, but wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.

You may find a sketchbook useful too.

“Relaxing, challenging, really good food – a great day!

– Vicci

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