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Artbarn Discover:
Printmaking taster workshops
Whether you’re a beginner or wanting to refresh your skills, you’ll be most welcome at these fun, hands-on workshops led by your tutor, Amy.
Each Artbarn Discover workshop offers an introduction to a different printmaking method. The 4 workshops can be booked individually or as a short course.
In each session you can expect to learn exciting new skills and create your own unique work of art to take home and enjoy.
march 10
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This is a quick and fun way of making unique and lively prints. You will learn how to:
apply ink to the gelli plate
create texture using different objects and stamps
layer and combine colours effectively
use techniques including masks and stencils
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Monday 10 March 2025
6 - 8.30pm
Solomon’s Temple Barn Pottery, NR20 3LD
£35 per person (includes all materials + tea/coffee)*
*all bookings to be made and paid for in advance. Thanks.
march 17
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A ‘monotype’ is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ print. The results can vary from fine-lined drawings to much more painterly pieces.
In this session you will have the opportunity to:
prepare the print plate by inking-up in different ways
experiment with drawing into the ink using a variety of tools
use stencils and masks
create added interest through layering
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Monday 17 March 2025
6 - 8.30pm
Solomon’s Temple Barn Pottery, NR20 3LD
£35 per person (includes all materials + tea/coffee)*
*all bookings to be made and paid for in advance. Thanks.
march 24
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This is a form of ‘relief’ printing where the upper surface of the plate is carved, inked-up and printed with the option to repeat the print multiple times.
Skills taught in this session include:
an overview of materials and tools
basic carving techniques and safety considerations
image selection and transfer to the relief block
single colour inking and printing from the relief block
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Monday 24 March 2025
6 - 8.30pm
Solomon’s Temple Barn Pottery, NR20 3LD
£35 per person (includes all materials + tea/coffee)*
*all bookings to be made and paid for in advance. Thanks.
march 31
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Collagraph is a highly versatile printmaking technique.
In this session you will:
learn to create tonal variety with different collagraph materials on a Tetra Pak base
make a simple collagraph plate of your own design
find out how to ink-up the plate using the ‘intaglio’ method
make a print using the etching press
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Monday 31 March 2025
6 - 8.30pm
Solomon’s Temple Barn Pottery, NR20 3LD
£35 per person (includes all materials + tea/coffee)*
*all bookings to be made and paid for in advance. Thanks.
artbarn evolve
In these short, 2-session (6 hour) courses you will learn key knowledge and skills to help you feel more confident in using these exciting techniques in your own practice.
Suitable for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh or progress their skills.
For more information and to book, please contact Amy.
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In this short, 2-session (6 hour) course you will learn exciting techniques for how to make a two (or more) colour linocut:
Tuesday 8 April 6 - 9pm:
Session 1: Making and printing a multi-block linocut.
Tuesday 15 April 6 - 9pm:
Session 2: Making and printing a reduction linocut.
At: Solomon’s Temple barn Pottery, NR20 3LD
Total cost: £85 (includes all materials and tea/coffee)*
*Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Thanks.
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In this short, 2-session (6 hour) course you will learn exciting techniques for how to make and print an A4 (or 2 x A5) collagraph plate:
Tuesday 29 April 6 - 9pm:
Session 1: Learn how to create tonal variety and texture in your collagraph prints. Select materials to build up your collagraph print plate based on your own design A4 (or 2 x A5).
Tuesday 6 May 6 - 9pm:
Session 2: Learn how to ink up and print your collagraph plate in different colours using the intaglio method. You will also have the option to incorporate collaged papers into your prints.
At: Solomon’s Temple barn Pottery, NR20 3LD
Total cost: £85 (includes all materials and tea/coffee)*
*Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance. Thanks.
