Taster: Linocut Printing – Beginners
£30.00
Taster workshop
Thursday 23rd January 2020
6pm – 9pm
6 in stock
Description
Come and get your hands inky and your creativity flowing in a friendly, artistic environment!
The first in our season of Taster Sessions (offering an introduction to some of the key printmaking techniques offered and practiced here at WYPW) will focus on the process of Linocut, a form of ‘relief’ or ‘block’ printing, where a flat piece of lino is cut and gouged into using specialist tools and a print is taken from the surface. Perfect for those who enjoy graphic or boldly structured elements within their artwork and those who have a love for making, working to master the craft of ‘drawing’ with specialist equipment in a time-honoured process.
Learners will be guided through the process of cutting, inking and printing a lino block with the aid of our large Imperial Platen press and leave with a basic understanding of the process involved and the aesthetic qualities of this particular technique.
Your tutor : Neil Anderson
Neil Anderson worked in the commercial printing industry for over 25 years, and believes in learning the basics thoroughly, then applying those in any way that fits with your personality and artistic ambitions. “There are no rules, printmaking is fundamentally the transferring of ink from one surface to another – you can be very precise, or equally treat it in a very loose and free way. The main thing is that you learn, have fun and enjoy discovering the huge potential of printmaking.”
His practice explores an ongoing interested in what is hidden, what has been overlooked and is understated, everyday objects and landscapes, often “time-worn” and imbued with history and memory. Neil is a freelance artist who works and regularly teaches at West Yorkshire Print Workshop. He is also a member of the artist group ‘Inkers’ – www.inkers-printmakers.org.uk
Experience level
Taster sessions are designed for people who have little or no prior knowledge or experience of printmaking, but are also great for those who want to a refresher of a particular technique.
What’s included?
All basic materials such as paper, tools and equipment are provided. Other materials and printmaking papers will be available to buy during the course if you would like to try something a bit different or take some materials home to try out.
What’s next?
After attending a taster session in monoprint, drypoint or linocut, you will be able to join WYPW as a member to continue to practice the skills you have learned. Screen printing and etching are processes which involve a bit more practice, so we would advise that learners attend a further course in these techniques before joining us as a member. We run regular weekend courses in screen printing, etching and other techniques, which cover processes in more detail and equip you with the skills and confidence needed to start using our workshops as a member. Sign up for membership within one month of attending the course you will receive a £5 discount. Find out more about the benefits of membership here. https://www.wypw.org/shop/standard-membership/
Small print
Cancellations and refunds
If you cancel your booking more than three weeks prior to the course start date, you will be eligible for a refund, minus a 5% admin fee. (Admin fee does not apply for Printmaker’s Toolkit Sessions).
We regret that we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than three weeks before the course start date. At this point we have already started making preparations including ordering materials and equipment, and it is less likely that we will be able to fill your place.
We cannot give refunds for failed attendance due to sickness or external circumstances.
Transfers
If you would like to transfer to another course, we can do this free of charge providing you let us know three weeks prior to the course start date.
Bookings cannot be transferred with less than three week’s notice, however in the event that you are unable to attend on the day, bookings can be transferred to another person. In this case please inform us as far in advance as possible so that we can update the booking.
Cancellation by WYPW
West Yorkshire Print Workshop reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses. If this happens we will endeavour to give at least a week’s notice, and full refunds will be given.
Course Location:
Event Details
Start date: January 23, 2020
End date: January 23, 2020
Start time: 06:00 p.m.
End time: 09:00 p.m.
Venue: West Yorkshire Print Workshop
Phone: 01924 497646
Email: info@wypw.org
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