PRINTMAKING workshops & tuition
I run regular printmaking workshops from my Eyemouth studio and work with local social enterprises Allanbank Arts, Birkhill House, and Transform Arts to deliver workshops to marginalised groups, sheltered housing residents and local groups.
Coming up ….
Print Club Wooler
I’m running a series of four classes at Gallery No.6 in Wooler from 5th-26th March. This may lead to more if they are successful!! At Print Club you will get an introduction to a different printmaking technique each week.
ADULTS WORKSHOPS
I meet so many people who would ‘love to give printing a go’ or who have had a linocut tool buried in a drawer somewhere for years and need some motivation to get started. A workshop is a great introduction to printmaking and some of the concepts you need to get your head around. I believe learning should be fun and make sure the classes are relaxed and informal, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and chat.
Kids Workshops
Printmaking can be a very ‘free-ing’ form of art for kids. I often here ‘I can’t draw’ or ‘I’m rubbish at art’ before a workshop. None of this matters with printing. Children are encouraged to use pre-carved stamps, founds objects, hands or whatever else they can think of to make beautful crads, posters or books. It’s a great way to let children express themselves without having to do anything in particular.
I announce regular workshops here and you can join my mailing list to be notified about my plans.
Tuitition and 1-2-1
I have a spaces in Eyemouth and Berwick to run workshops and provide tuition for up to three people. This can be one-to-one or one to two or three. The sessions will be bespoke and tailored to your needs. Techniques I teach are:
linocut
woodcut
drypoint
monoprint
prints made from packaging and found materials like tetrapak or cereal boxes
Printmaking tuition and workshops 1-2-1 or small groups of up to three people. I have a press, but also show you techniques that can be used at home. We can also use found materials and plates made from recycled packaging in addition to more traditional supplies. Within these techniques we will cover design, the printing process, inks, tools and printing with and without a press.
Prices
For one - Sessions cost £30 per hour
For two - £50 per hour split between two
All materials provided. Contact me using the online form - weebluepress@gmail.com or phone- 07885 585650
online workshops
Introduction to linocut at the Borders Art Fair 2022 (online) I’ll take you through the process of creating your own linocut with a few simple tools. No press required.
Monoprinting at home with the Borders Art Fair 2023 (online) Three mono-printing techniques you can do at home without a printing press.