the workshops
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mono printing
the ‘low-tech’ nature of mono-printing makes it one of the most accessible methods of printmaking but also one of the most creative. combined with collage elements this is an exciting and experimental workshop designed to develop and inform your current art practice or as a starting point for complete beginners.
in the workshop you will learn how to
prime a plate
trace monoprint
use cut and torn stencils
create texture, pattern and tone
add colour with chine collé
layer prints for more depth
add text
by the end of the workshop you will be informed and confident to continue making your own mono prints at home
workshops 3 hours including all materials and equipment
private group - flexitime choose your own date & time - up to 6 people - cost £250
gelli printing
gelatine printing produces fabulous colourful (or subtle) one off prints, a mono-printing process without the need of a press. it is an exciting, relatively new process which includes pattern, shape, texture and layering. bring your own design ideas or be inspired by the many examples and ideas you will be shown.
this workshop will show you how to:
use cut and torn stencils
layer for richly textured and patterned prints
use household emulsion & acrylic paint to print by hand
use indian wood blocks in your print
print directly from your own quick painting
print onto paper and fabric
by the end of the workshop you will feel confident to continue making your own mono-prints at home and take with you a recipe to make your own plate.
workshops 3 hours including all materials and equipment
private group - flexitime choose your own date & time - up to 6 people - cost £250
paper making
a fun and exciting process; explore making your own mixed media paper samples to use in your own projects, or as beautiful pieces of art in their own right. you will be guided through the process to utilise and recycle waste papers, layering small objects colours and fibres into the paper.
recycling waste paper, you will be shown how to:
make paper
incorporate found objects
use found text
layer different colour pulps
integrate embossed textures
by the end of the workshop you will take home the knowledge to continue making your own paper.
workshops 3 hours including all materials and equipment
private group - flexitime choose your own date & time - up to 6 people - cost £250
drypoint etching
drypoint etching has exciting results obtained from easy to prepare plates with no chemicals. marks are made onto special drypoint card or drypoint rhenalon with a variety of tools which create a wide range of line, texture and tone within the resulting printed image. comprehensive examples, possibilities and demonstrations will guide you through the process from start to finish and you will gain confidence in this fascinating art form. you will be shown how to make your own printing plate and how to use the etching press, how to add colour and collage elements to your print. several finished prints and your plate will be yours to take home.
this workshop will show you how to:
design and make a plate
ink up and wipe the plate ready to print
add colour to your print using collage elements
use the etching press safely
prepare your paper for print
print onto paper and fabric
by the end of the workshop you will feel confident to continue making your own mono-prints at home and take with you a recipe to make your own plate.
workshops 3 hours including all materials and equipment
private group - flexitime choose your own date & time - up to 6 people - cost £250
lino printing
lino prints are rich in repetitive and rhythmic marks to describe form and tone within a design, you will be able to produce print easily at home as no press is required. you will use a variety of tools to carve into a plate and learn how to add collage elements and colour, using tissue paper. learn to lino print using your own designs or be inspired by many still lives and ideas in armi's studio. great results van be achieved with limited expertise
this workshop will show you how to:
how to select suitable images and reference materials
transfer your design onto the lino
use cutting tools safely
cut a variety of marks and textures
ink up correctly
hand print from your lino
workshops 3 hours including all materials and equipment
private group - flexitime choose your own date & time - up to 6 people - cost £250
foiling
the foiling workshop is a great party, special occasion or team building workshop to add that bit of extra shine to your day! come with your own ideas for foiled motifs to heat press onto your clothing/notebooks/bags/aprons etc or be inspired when you get here by many examples and ideas. this workshop can accommodate up to 10 people. simple when shown how to create foily shiny pieces to remember the day…
this workshop will show you how to:
how to select suitable images
easily cut your own stencils
use leaves and flowers to mask
screen print with special adhesive
use textures to create pattern
use the heat press safely
workshops 3 hours including all materials and equipment
private group - flexitime choose your own date & time - up to 6 people - cost £250
Reservations may be cancelled or changed until 7 days before the date of the workshop, without charge. Any cancellation/change made within 7 days of the workshop will be charged at 50% of the workshop fee (due to the preparation work that will already have taken place). Any cancellation/change made within less than 24hrs of the start of the workshop, or in the case of a no-show or early departure, the full agreed amount for the workshop will be charged.
