Print Workshops

Reduction printing is a process commonly using one plate to create the finished piece. Each layer is carved away after each colour has been printed. The result is an intricate multi coloured relief print.

This 1 day workshop will start a with talk explaining the techniques followed with tutoring to take you through the process using your own drawings where you will convert them into a multi coloured print.

Hosted by Sally Tyrie and led by Katharine Green, a one day course on Lino Cut and printing using the Albion Press.

Fee – £65
Data: Saturday 8th June
Times: 10.30 – 4pm
All materials included
Bring an Apron and lunch.
Booking: sally.tyrie@ntlworld.com
Places available – yes
Max number on course is 6.

Location: All print sessions will be held at the Digswell Arts ‘Forge’ studios, in the fully equipped print workshop, which houses a large etching press and Albion Press. Other facilities include a kitchen and ample on-site parking. The ‘Forge’ is located in Digswell, Herts (near Welwyn) It is 5 minutes drive from the A1M (junc 6) and a 7 minute walk from Welwyn North train station.

Saturday May 18th – Linocut workshop – Butterflies, bugs and beetles – with Jonathan Emmerson

On this day course you’ll learn how to cut, register and print a two colour linocut print based on an invertebrate theme. During the day you will also have the opportunity to look at artists using lino and woodcut as well as consider different approaches. You will also learn about registration and printing. All materials will be provided.

Fee for a whole day – (10.30 to 4.00) –  £65

Digswell Arts ‘Forge’ studios now offers a Refresher Print Day for Artists that have previous printmaking experience but feel a little rusty.

Whole days or half days available on Thursdays and Saturdays.

To book email sally.tyrie@ntlworld.com or fill In the booking form below.

This session is suitable for those who have previous experience working independently with printmaking equipment either at college, University or on a Workshop programme, but feel a little rusty.

Assistance, advice and instruction in a variety of Techniques, methods and processes in Printmaking will be on offer by Digswell Arts printmaker Sally Tyrie.

The day includes a health and safety Induction (for those new to the print room at Digswell Arts)

See some of sally’s work at http://sallytyrie.com

You are advised to choose 1 –  3 techniques from the following list or you may just wish to have advice on how to successfully print from a previously created plate, using our large etching press.

Techniques available:

Lino print / Collagraph Print / Drypoint Etching / Monoprint

Materials such as paper and ink can be purchased on the day if requested at booking.

Please note: this is a refresher session and if you would like more in-depth instruction it is advised you book onto one of our Group Workshops.

Whilst ongoing support and help is on hand throughout the day, after initial instruction artists are expected to work fairly independently.

Fee for a whole day – (10.30 to 4.30) –  £55
Half day – (10.30 to 1.30/  1.30 to 4.30 ) – £35