Wood, Lino and Vinyl cut
with Helen Brown
Softwood block
Softwood cut print
On this course you will have the opportunity to create blocks using Soft wood, Lino and Vinyl.
For beginners – the courses will begin with a ‘hands on’ demonstration and a talk to present the potential of the medium and the variety of techniques available. Correct use of the tools will be taught, with experimentation using a small block. You will make your own block and print it using a selection of the techniques below, you will come away with a stack of prints. Be prepared for a fun and busy session!
The course will provide the opportunity to explore different Relief printing techniques, such as:
- Blends of ink – blending two or more coloured inks together on a roller to apply to the block
- Chine Colle – the use of coloured papers
- Jigsaw – the cutting up of the block into interlocking pieces to allow multiple colours to be applied to the block before printing.
- Reduction – Create multi-coloured, layered prints from one block by incrementally and systematically removing different parts of the block between printing.
- Multiple blocks – use more than one block to make a layered image
- Textured printing – use found materials to add visual texture
Courses are short to allow participants to test the medium with the potential to take multiple courses, one after the other, to further develop their imagery using multiple, printing techniques.
For experienced or returning artists – participants will be able to further develop their imagery and techniques with individual guidance from the tutor.
All courses are suitable for beginners and experienced artists, unless specifically listed as ‘Returning Students only’. These classes are for those familiar with the studio and know how to use our presses.
Small class size – 4 – 6 people
Softwood cut Tools and Materials
Roller, ink blend and block
Dates and times
Wednesday Evenings
6.30pm – 9.30pm – book more than one session for a longer course. Courses are tailored to your ability and you progress at your own pace, learning new skills each session.
Courses include all materials (inks, chine colle, glue, white spirit) except extra blocks and paper, small started block and paper included.
14th January – £35.50 – Returning students only – FULL
21st January – £35.50 – FULL
28th January – £35.50 – Returning students only when Monoprint Course is on
4th February – £35.50
11th February – £35.50
18th February – £35.50
25th February – £35.50
If you wish to take a continuing course simply book more than one.
Small group – 6 students maximum
Courses listed as ‘returning students’ – you must have been to a course before and be familiar with our set up
All other courses are suitable for beginners and experienced
Payment can be made using the PayPal button below, or by card over the phone or bank transfer, please contact us to pay.
IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE BOOKING A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO
Thursday Mornings
10.30am – 1.30am – book more than one session for a longer course. Courses are tailored to your ability and you progress at your own pace, learning new skills each session.
Courses include all materials (inks, chine colle, glue, white spirit) except extra blocks and paper, small started block and paper included.
All classes on Thursday mornings are full for 2025, new dates for 2026 below – for a longer course book a series of dates
15th January – £35.50 – Returning students only – FULL
22nd January – £35.50 – FULL
29th January – £35.50 – Returning students only when Monoprint Course is on – FULL
5th February – £35.50 – FULL
12th February – £35.50 – Returning students only – FULL
19th February – £35.50
26th February – £35.50 – Returning students only when Monoprint Course is on
If you wish to take a continuing course simply book more than one.
Small group – 6 students maximum
Courses listed as ‘returning students’ – you must have been to a course before and be familiar with our set up
All other courses are suitable for beginners and experienced
Payment can be made using the PayPal button below, or by card over the phone or bank transfer, please contact us to pay.
IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE BOOKING A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO
Thursday Afternoons
2pm-5pm
The Thursday afternoon course is for experienced only, you must have done at least three courses with me, a member or be staying on from the morning course.
22nd January – £35.50
12th February – £35.50
Small group – 4 students maximum
Payment can be made using the PayPal button below, or by card over the phone or bank transfer, please contact us to pay.
IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE BOOKING A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO
Friday Mornings
10am – 1pm – book more than one session for a longer course. Courses are tailored to your ability and you progress at your own pace, learning new skills each session.
Courses include all materials (inks, chine colle, glue, white spirit) except extra blocks and paper, small started block and paper included.
23rd January – £35.50 – Returning students only when Monoprint Course is on – FULL
6th February – £35.50 – FULL
20th February – £35.50 – Returning students only
Small group – 6 students maximum
Courses listed as ‘returning students’ – you must have been to a course before and be familiar with our set up
All other courses are suitable for beginners and experienced
Payment can be made using the PayPal button below, or by card over the phone or bank transfer, please contact us to pay.
IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE BOOKING A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO
Saturday Course
10.00am – 4.30pm
21st February – £95
18th April – £95
4 people max on course
Courses will include all materials except extra blocks and paper, small started block and paper included.plus charges for any paper and blocks you use, payable to the end of the course.
You can either pay the full amount now or half the cost of the course as a deposit to secure your place. The balance will need to be paid 14 days before the course starts.
IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE BOOKING A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO
Summer School
10am – 5pm
Please email in to be added to the list for the next course – 2026
4 places. Enquire now if you are interested in future dates
All courses have a £1.50 materials fee per session plus charges for any paper and blocks you use, payable to the end of the course.
You can either pay the full amount now or half the cost of the course as a deposit to secure your place. The balance will need to be paid 14 days before the course starts.
IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE BOOKING A COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE STUDIO
*These courses are extremely popular and fill up quickly. Even if a course is listed as Full, please email in your interest as we always hold a waiting list as spaces sometimes become available at short notice.*
Albion and Columbian Relief presses
Japanese Ply, Softwood block and print reveal
Course materials – Two small starter blocks and test papers (for the first session) inks, Chine Colle papers, glue, rags and cleaning materials – £1.50 per session
Gloves – 50p a pair. We will provide you with one pair of gloves per course.
Additional Wood, Lino and Vinyl blocks and paper are not included and can be purchased from the studio. Block prices start at £1 and paper at 15p a sheet.
Helen Brown is a full time Printmaker and teacher with over 20 years experience.
All our courses are for adults of 18 years old and over, unless specified.
Course bookings –
If you cancel your Open Access session less than three days before you are booked in or do not attend, we will take the hours from your card.
We look forward to welcoming you to the studio.