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 before moving onto personal designs.
For experienced or returning artists – participants will be able to further develop their imagery and techniques with individual guidance from the tutor.
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.
All courses are suitable for beginners and experienced artists, unless specifically listed as ‘Returning Students only’. 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
15th January – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
22nd January – £32 – Beginners and returning students
29th January – £32 – Beginners and returning students
5th February – £32 – Beginners and returning students
12th February – £32 – Returning students when Monoprint course is on
19th February – £32 – Beginners and returning students
26th February – £32 – Beginners and returning students
5th March – £32 – Beginners and returning students
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.
If you wish to take a continuing course simply book more than one.
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 – 1.30pm – book more than one session for a longer course
If you a re regular student please email in for extra session times
16th January – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
23rd January – £32 – Returning students only – FULL
30th January – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
6th February – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
13th February – £32 – Returning students when Monoprint course is on – FULL
20th February – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
27th February – £32 – Returning students only – FULL
6th March – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
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.
If you wish to take a continuing course simply book more than one.
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 – PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME
17th January – £32 – Beginners and returning students – FULL
31st January – £32 – Beginners and returning students
21st February – £32 – Beginners and returning students
7th March – £32 – Beginners and returning students
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.
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
1st March – £95
7th June – £95
4 people max on course
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
Summer School
10.30am – 4.30pm
The next Summer School will run in 2025. Only 4 places. Enquire now if you are interested.
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 – All deposits are non-refundable. All Course fees must be paid in full, 14 days prior to Course start date. All Courses are non-refundable, 14 days prior to start date. Courses can only be transferred, if your place is filled by us or yourself. A £10 admin charge will be deducted.
How to pay – You can pay using the PayPal button using a card or your Paypal account if you have one, by Debit/Credit card over the phone, cash or via BACS. Please contact us for our BACS details. Once payment is received, we will confirm your place on the course via email. Even if the course says ‘Full’, please contact us to check as sometimes there are still places available, following cancellations. We except all major credit/debit cards except American Express.
Course cancellations:
All deposits are non-refundable. All Course fees must be paid in full, 14 days prior to Course start date. All Courses are non-refundable, 14 days prior to start date. Courses can only be transferred, if your place is filled by us or yourself. A £10 admin charge will be deducted.
We do not accept cancellations by telephone so please inform us via email or letter. If your place is filled, refunds are subject to a £10 admin fee. Missed classes can not be refunded or transferred.
If we do not have enough participants on a Course, we reserve the right to cancel the Course within 14 days notice of the start date. You will be refunded in full.
Non attendance to a class:
We reserve the right to refuse access, if on arrival, you are visibly unwell.
We look forward to welcoming you to the studio.