Tuesdays 10.00am to 12.30pm. 30th July, 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August and 3rd September

Learn Printmaking - Six weeks of learning about printing with Dry point and Collagraphs.

During these classes we will cover Dry point - Scratching an image directly into a plate using both plastic and metal plates. Learn about the use of different tools, plates and inks. Collagraph - using cardboard plates we will scratch and tear into the surface of the cardboard plates that we prepare together. On other plates we will add material to create an image.

The classes are divided into two methods using an intaglio process, both are non toxic (no acid). To get the most out of these classes it will be best to do the whole 6 weeks and if unable to do that, discuss with John about doing three consecutive weeks to learn about at least one of the printmaking methods.

For a weekly outline of what will be covered contact John

These Classes have finished for 2024 - Get in touch if you want to find out about more classes in 2025

Held over two mornings - Saturday 27th July and Saturday 3rd August. 10am to 1pm

Mokulito is a form of lithography using plywood panels (plate) for creating the matrix. Oil based drawing materials are applied to the plate and the plate is then covered in Gum Arabic. After being left to dry it is washed off, inked up and printed on an etching press. The result looks like a lithographic print often with a wood grain showing through. Because wood is an organic substance, the image changes slightly each time the plate is printed, meaning that editions are small and variable. The advantage of using wood as the printing matrix is the possibility of combining mokulito with woodcut to produce contrasting sharp lines.

Cathryn McCarthy Ross has studied and practiced Mokulito in both Canada and Tasmania.

The workshop will happen over two morning sessions. The first Saturday 27th July and the second on Saturday 3rd August. The first part will be a demonstration of the process with opportunity to test out some materials before drawing up a plate yourself and coating it with the Gum Arabic. The plates are left to cure ready for the following week on the Saturday when we will be printing.

Class size limited to 6 participants.

This Workshop has finished. Get in touch if you would like to see it again in 2025

Saturdays 22nd June and 6th July, 10 am to 1pm then a printing time to be negotiated

Introduction to Lithography - Tusche.

Lithography is a great printmaking medium for those who love to draw. Learn about drawing/painting with Lithographic Tusche ink. It is a greasy ink that when placed in a puddle of water will leave tide lines (reticulation) on the stone . The stone is then processed and left to sit for a while. Then we will print using our beautiful old hand cranked Litho Press, rolling ink on with leather rollers and sponging down the stone between each application of ink. The first session will cover Tusche variations and applying it to a stone and then letting it dry. The second session will cover the processing of the stone ready for printing. Printing time will be negotiated.

Note: this process will use a very small amount of acid, white spirits and bitumen. Please consider this if you have sensitivities towards chemical odours.

All materials for preparation, drawing and printing will be supplied.
It is recommended that you bring a pair of rubber gloves and apron or shirt that can get inky.

This Workshop has finished - please get in touch if you would like to be part of a future Lithography workshop.

Six Tuesday mornings 10am to 12.30pm on Tuesday 14th, 21st, 28th May, 4th, 11th and 18th June

Lino Cut, Woodblock and Rubber stamps are all relief printmaking techniques that you can learn during the six weeks. We will cover transferring an image to the block, care and selection of different tools. Print with a Baren, Book press and Flatbed relief printing press. These classes are suitable for beginners and for those who have some experience and would like to reinforce the skills that they already have. By the end of the six classes you will have a print of each technique and ability to work either at home or in the studio.

For a full timetable contact John.

These classes have finished for 2024. They will happen again in 2025. Get in Touch if you would like to join us.

Tuesday mornings 10am to 12.30pm. Tuesday 31st October, 7th and 14th November.

Solar plate or Photopolymer plate is a very flexible method of intaglio printing. In this workshop we will cover drawing a positive, using a found object to lay on the plate and trying a photo image. The plates that we produce will be printed similar to an intaglio plate. We are going to use small plates that will be quick and easy to get a print from, with bigger plates available to try out…. if the sun doesn’t show up we will use a sun lamp.

This workshop is suitable to beginners who have no printmaking experience and those who know some printmaking and want to try something new.

This workshop has finished. Get in touch with John if you would like to learn about solar plate printing.

Four Weeks on Tuesday Mornings, July 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. 10am to 12.30pm

Learn to cut a multi colour linocut print using the same block.

John will lead you through the design, preparation of the block, paper and registration system. Each week we will cut and print a different colour. At the end of the four weeks you will have a multi colour print that will astound your friends when you try to explain how it was done.

All materials supplied - Some work at home between classes is recommended.

These classes have finished look out for some new classes in 2024