In the studio…

For some time now, and after a lot of lovely requests, I have been thinking about making some short courses and workshops that cover and combine each of the different techniques I use in my work in a way that is as much about creativity and experimentation as it is about the techniques themselves.

Cross pollination, experimentation and combining different techniques is very much part of my creative practice, so I wanted to devise courses where we will learn techniques, develop ideas, and experiment in different ways, discussing creative process, responding, adapting and evolving as we go.

I will be taking just four students at a time!

I really want these workshops to be as flexible, informative and creative as possible, so I have added an enquiry form that will allow me to capture all the information I need to devise and deliver a great bespoke experience. This will hopefully foster a supportive small environment to share technique, ideas, experience and chats in an informal but rich and collaborative way, with people who have similar interests and ambitions!

Please also complete the form below if you wish to join the waiting list, thank you.

You can find the form at the bottom, under workshop details and information.

When

I plan to hold these workshops at the end of the month, on a Monday and Tuesday where possible to allow for travelling.

January - coming soon (please complete the form below if you wish to join the waiting list, thank you)

Feb -coming soon

March -coming soon

There is some flexibility in this, as I’m aware some people are available weekends only. Weekend dates could also be possible if requested, just add that to the enquiry form!

Where

I have a studio at the amazing facility that is Krowji, located just off the A30 at Redruth. We have an art room on site in the old school building also, so the workshops will be held in one or the other depending on numbers.

We have kitchens with microwaves and kettles, plenty of parking and the best on site cafe called The grow box (mon-fri) selling amazing foods.

Pricing

£150 per day, per person.

9.30- 3.00

All materials and equipment included

Courses currently available

Paper Lithography - 2 days

Paper lithography is a very exciting and versatile printing technique with endless variations and possibilities. It is a very accessible form of print making using fairly simple equipment and can be done with or without a press.

As it’s a form of lithography it’s all about the resist quality of oil and water, using the greasy qualities inherent in toner based printer ink (photocopy/laser) to create a printing ‘plate’ with allows you to arrange printed matter onto many different surfaces and adapt it to your own artistic style.

Day one - basic technique

Spend time learning the basic technique of paper lithography…

  • Learn which images will work best for you and how to edit them for a basic print

  • Ink mixing, plate preparation

  • Papers and printing

Day two - develop and evolve your technique

  • Developing ideas moving forwards

  • adapting and evolving how you make the plate

  • Consider plate and paper size with creative composition

  • Evolve inking technique using colour, transparency etc

  • Layered prints

  • Create series or group

  • Add to dry prints with drawing, mixed media etc

  • Really anything else you can think of and want to try!

If you excited about the idea of learning something new please fill in the form below for more information and to secure your place. Looking forwards to hearing from you!