Summer Insect Linocut workshop

Service Description

This evening workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some prior experience. We will be designing, carvings and printing a one colour summer insect. Perhaps you will create a Bee, butterfly, moth, dragonfly or decorative beetle? The intention is to add hand coloured detail in watercolour to our completed prints. In the intimate and inspiring Crafty Happenings workshop space, you will be surrounded with creativity and inspiration! Spend an afternoon and evening learning this absorbing craft as you explore: - the materials and equipment required to create your very own Lino print - the basic principles and terminology of printmaking - test out your mark-marking and carving skills - discover what makes a good design for this method of lino printing - develop a final one colour print using the skills you have learnt - print your first edition! - add hand coloured embellishment to at least one of your prints - Take your prints home with you - ready to hang immediately! Our designs for this workshop will be based on Summer insects and pollinators. Bring along any photos, sketches, or digital images that you would like to use for inspiration. There will also be some materials in the workshops you can use for inspiration on the day. Our course runs from 4pm to 8pm and is suitable for 16 + The cost of the course includes all the materials required to create your prints; Tea, coffee, biscuits, and homemade cake are also complimentary. Please stipulate if you have any dietary requirements when booking. Places are limited to 6 participants to ensure that all members have plenty of 1:1 tuition and guidance on the day. You will be with a very experienced Tutor - I spent 17 years teaching art and Design in FE colleges. We will be using printing inks which may stain clothing. Please wear old clothes and bring an apron! There is free on street parking near the venue on Windsor Avenue, adjacent to the entrance to Windsor Park.