Classes & Workshops

Our workshops and classes are available as free-to-service-users for charities and community organisations, subject to securing funding.

If you'd be interested in any of the following classes, just let us know!

Creating Mono Prints in Response to a piece of text

Materials provided:

Paper, Printing inks, Rollers, Printing plates, Various texture materials, Cotton buds, Brushes, Pencils, Tape

Provider requirements:

Sinks, soap, tables suitable to work on

Special notes:

This is a messy class! Participants should be encouraged to wear coverings over their clothes.

Time: 1.5 - 3 hours

This workshop introduces the techniques and creative opportunities of mono printing to participants. It’s a quick and very accessible method of creating original artworks, and is suitable for any level of skill and/or ability, making it a great group activity.

Intro (15 mins)
Intro presentation slides
Quick demo of techniques

Step One (15 - 30 mins)
Experimenting with drawing, overlaying, reduction and addition techniques

Step Two (15 mins)
Reading text and creating quick thumbnail sketches in reponse to it, focusing on abstract shapes and lines

Step three (30 - 60 mins)
Bringing together the ideas and techniques to create two final monoprints

Clean up (15 mins)

 

Reduced rates and limited free places may be available to those in need. Get in touch to enquire about free or discounted places.