Date:
Tuesday 28th May 2024 Time:
9.30am - 4.30pm Level:
Beginner and Intermediate No of places:
6 maximum Location:
Hannah Cantellow Studio, Parnella House Workshop, Devizes, Wiltshire
Discover the joy of creating colorful prints and unlock your inner printmaker!
You’ll explore the intricate and unique Reduction relief printmaking technique in this immersive hands-on workshop. Delve deep into the intricacies of the process, focusing on precision, skill refinement, and advanced methods - whether you're an experienced printmaker or a technically-driven novice, this intensive workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create complex, multi-coloured linocut prints.
What will I learn?
Gain an understanding of the history, techniques, and materials
How to create and plan your artwork, taking into consideration multiple layers and colours
Understand the importance of thinking ahead and crafting a well-executed design
Explore various carving tools and learn to control lines, shapes, and textures
Ink mixing for creating rich and vibrant prints
How to print multiple colours from a single block (reduction)
Proper registration and alignment techniques, resulting in clean and professional prints
Make and use a registration template
Print using the Albion relief press and burnish by hand
Prioritise safety in the studio by learning how to handle tools, inks, solvents and operate presses.
If you have any questions about this course or would like to get in touch please email me here.
