Explore 1 & 2 colour lino cutting and printing in Derbyshire

Description

Next promoted dates: Saturday 9th November - fully booked. Sunday 24th November - fully booked. Sunday 2nd February 2025 - 2 places available. Friday 4th April 2025 - 4 places available. A visit to the Birmingham City Art Gallery in the winter of 2018 started me thinking about developing a lino cutting and printing workshop inspired by the fine collection of Arts and Crafts ceramics we saw; the colours, patterns and designs of the William de Morgan tiles were particularly impressive and hugely inspirational. Join me at my home studio - The Slipper Studio, for this workshop, situated on the edge of the Peak District. The venue is beautifully presented with handcrafted workbenches and a wood burner, with views into my garden and down into the village. Lino cutting and printing is a very enjoyable process that can be explored at our kitchen tables and requires the minimum of specialist equipment. If you are looking to learn a new creative skill, but need a process that can be “picked up and put down” and fitted around a busy life, this may well be the technique you have been looking for. We will cover developing ideas into designs, safe cutting techniques, alongside hand printing and, if time allows, printing using a press. Single colour prints can also be developed by printing onto coloured backgrounds and exploring collage techniques This one day workshop will introduce you to one colour lino cutting and printing and is the perfect introduction to this addictive print process. There will be a particular focus on how you may continue developing your skills in your own home. However, if you have previous experience of lino cutting, but would benefit from a few prompts and reminders, it’s likely that you would be able to progress quicker and develop a two colour lino print. With a huge range of imagery to choose from, it might make decision making tricky; will it be ornate insects, a mythical beast, a floral image or a wild animal that inspires you? An alternative will be to bring along images that inspire you. About the tutor Liz Wellby is a versatile and experienced artist, teacher and maker, with a particular interest in sculpture and printmaking. Following the completion of a Fine Arts degree at Loughborough University and subsequent post graduate studies, she returned to Derbyshire, where for over 30 years she has lived and worked. Kept company by her husband and a cat called Bert, she lives in the small village of Carsington. It’s possible to arrange this workshop on different dates; should you wish to book 3 to 5 places for friends and family, the cost is £89 per person or £130 each for 2 people.

What's included in the price?

Tuition, materials and use of equipment, with refreshments provided throughout the day, £89 each, for a maximum of 4 people; just bring your lunch. Please select 'Chat with the maker' if you would like to contact the course organiser in advance of booking with any queries or requests. *COVID19 update It seems appropriate to maintain a number of sensible measures at The Slipper Studio: the studio will be well ventilated and hand sanitiser will be available.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Liz Wellby - Artist, Teacher & Maker

with Craft Courses since 2018

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