Feeling inspired to try out printmaking? Our series of workshops will introduce you to a range of printmaking techniques to get you started.
2025 offers 4 workshops in Linocut, Geli Plate, Drypoint & Collagraph printmaking.
We are also offering a 20% discount on the whole 4 workshop course while spaces last!
All workshops take place in Printshare Studio & Gallery in the centre of Ulverston, and are taught by our members in a friendly and relaxed environment. These workshops are suitable for any level of experience, from beginners to those wanting to try their hand at a new printmaking technique. You can choose to do a single or multiple workshops, or the whole course.
We are not-for-profit and all proceeds from workshops and activities will support us to run and develop the studio, gallery, equipment and facilities for everyone accessing the studio, workshops and courses.
Costs: £60 for full day workshops / £30 for half day workshop.
At: Printshare Studio, 9 Queen Street, Ulverston, LA12 7AF.
Concessions available upon request for students and people on a low income.
Find full details and book at www.printsharelakes.co.uk
For any enquiries please contact
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> Introduction to Printmaking Workshops 2025
> Linocut - Saturday 10th May 2025, 10am - 3pm
With Claudia Long & Claire Waller
Linocut is a relief printmaking technique where a design is cut into a linoleum surface with sharp knives, chisels and gouges. You’ll have the opportunity to create and transfer a design, cut and ink your plate to create a series of prints. You can also experiment with Chine Collé, learning how to use fine papers to bring colour and texture into your prints.
£60 please book online at www.printsharelakes.co.uk
> Geli plate - Saturday 31st May 2025 10am - 12pm
With Jess Levine
This workshop enables participants to make one off, abstract prints without the use of a press. Using a geli plate, acrylic paint and a selection of natural and manmade materials, the technique encourages a loose and painterly approach with unexpected results.
The geli plate is inked up with acrylic paint on to which textures are laid. Printing the negative space where paint is exposed, and then removing the textured items to print the impressions left in wet paint gives immediate and exciting layers and depths. Adding different colours and textures allows participants to discover spontaneity and playfulness.
£30 please book online at www.printsharelakes.co.uk
> Drypoint with Chine Collé - Saturday 7th June 2025, 10am - 3pm
With Vicky Peake
Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique, where lines and textures are incised into a plate creating a burr that captures the ink to make a soft velvety line. Colour can be added to the plate using fine coloured papers, a technique known as Chine Colle. Using clear drypoint plastic, you’ll experiment with mark making, using a range of tools and techniques and learn how to prepare a plate, transfer an image, soak paper and ink and wipe your plate to create a unique series of prints.
£60 please book online at www.printsharelakes.co.uk
> Collagraph - Saturday 21st June 2025, 10am - 3pm
With Clare Dent
Collagraph is a textural printmaking technique where collaged materials are applied to a cardboard plate. You will have the chance to experiment with a variety of everyday materials, textures and colours to create at least one plate. You will then learn how to ink and wipe the plate and soak paper to create a series of interesting and detailed prints.
£60 please book online at www.printsharelakes.co.uk
> Abstract Art Course with Jess Levine
In addition to the workshops above, artist Jess Levine is running another series of her popular 4 Week Abstract Art evening course.
Tuesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June 2025, 7 - 9pm
£75 for 4 week course. All materials provided. Please book online at www.printsharelakes.co.uk.
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