On this one day textile screen printing workshop you will learn how to prepare imagery for screen printing, and how to coat and expose screens using the photo emulsion method. You will explore colour using textile pigment inks and learn how to mix colours for screen printing. You will be encouraged to develop a range of surface pattern prints using layering techniques with a focus on colour, shape and pattern.

Explore the exciting process of Gelli printing on this taster session.

Experience the essence of summer botanicals with a captivating blend of pastel drawing, watercolour painting, Gelli plate printing, block printing, and collage.

Join artist and teacher Lydia Rain for an inspiring morning of art exploration, where you’ll learn various techniques to craft a vibrant mixed media painting. Whether you focus on a close-up, landscape, bouquet, or single petal, immerse yourself in the beauty of blooming flowers and create a colourful summer masterpiece.

Monoprinting uses a plate and stencil process and multiple layers of oil-based ink to make unique prints.
This process is a great first introduction into printmaking – you’ll learn about inks and paper, and use our fantastic range of etching presses and equipment in the workshop.

Starting out with simple shapes and block colours you can build up monoprints with complex designs, textures and shades to create a series of prints onto paper.

Explore screen printing onto blank tote bags and t-shirts on this one day workshop.

We’ll cover:

Preparing imagery for screen printing,

Coating and exposing screens,

Mixing inks,

Screen printing methods,

Heat setting/fixing inks to make them washable

You’ll come away from the session with some finished products with your own design screen printed onto them and a whole lot of knowledge to continue with your own projects.

Explore the beautiful photographic process of cyanotype to create your own cyan-blue prints.

You will learn how to produce a set of cyanotypes where thin objects or acetates are placed directly onto specially-coated paper and then exposed to UV light. When these objects are removed and the paper is washed with water a blue image remains. You will also learn how to use a variety of effects called toning, intensifying and reducing which alters the blue-ness of the prints.

A fun and expressive approach to screen printing for any experience level.

Mono screen printing involves applying or painting colour directly onto an open screen in order to create unique prints with painterly marks. You will experiment with the application of paint and pastels exploring how different effects can be achieved. You will work in a spontaneous manner, creating a series of prints. There will also be opportunity to see how this method can be combined with the use of stencils.