I regularly run printmaking workshops and demonstrations for adults and children. In 2019 I will be teaching workshops at The Folly in Settle, ArtisOn Ltd in Masham, Handprinted Studio in Bognor Regis & Malham Tarn Field Centre. Details of all confirmed workshops for 2019/2020 are listed below.
Printmaking - Develop Your Collagraph Techniques (6 x 3hr sessions)
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 October & 7, 14 November, 1.30pm - 4.30pm - £180
This advanced collagraph printmaking course is aimed at students that have previous experience of creating collagraph prints and who would now like to develop some of their ideas with the support of an expert collagraph printmaker. During the first session, the group will identify aspirations and techniques to explore further. In between sessions, you can experiment further with the opportunity to troubleshoot any problems encountered and further develop your skills with Hester at the next session. The emphasis will be on one-to-one guidance coupled with group discussion and lots of opportunities for taking on new challenges.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 October & 7, 14 November, 1.30pm - 4.30pm - £180
This advanced collagraph printmaking course is aimed at students that have previous experience of creating collagraph prints and who would now like to develop some of their ideas with the support of an expert collagraph printmaker. During the first session, the group will identify aspirations and techniques to explore further. In between sessions, you can experiment further with the opportunity to troubleshoot any problems encountered and further develop your skills with Hester at the next session. The emphasis will be on one-to-one guidance coupled with group discussion and lots of opportunities for taking on new challenges.
To book a place click: HERE
Drypoint Workshop - Stories in Stone
The Folly, Settle
Friday 22 November, 10am - 4pm - £45
This one-day workshop, in collaboration with Stories in Stone, offers participants an opportunity to learn the exciting skill of drypoint, a direct and safe method of making repeatable intaglio printing plates. Following comprehensive examples, demonstrations and instructions, you will develop your own design inspired by the diverse natural history of Ingleborough. You will then scratch this into a plastic drypoint plate ready for inking, wiping & printing on a portable etching press. At the end of the day you will go home with a number of beautiful prints in black and white and colour. This workshop is suitable for beginners or artists wanting to try a new medium.
To book a place click: HERE
The Folly, Settle
Friday 22 November, 10am - 4pm - £45
This one-day workshop, in collaboration with Stories in Stone, offers participants an opportunity to learn the exciting skill of drypoint, a direct and safe method of making repeatable intaglio printing plates. Following comprehensive examples, demonstrations and instructions, you will develop your own design inspired by the diverse natural history of Ingleborough. You will then scratch this into a plastic drypoint plate ready for inking, wiping & printing on a portable etching press. At the end of the day you will go home with a number of beautiful prints in black and white and colour. This workshop is suitable for beginners or artists wanting to try a new medium.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking for Christmas
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 5 December, 10am - 4pm - £75
Have fun learning to create festive printmaking blocks that you can use at home as they won’t require a press or expensive studio equipment to print. You will create a carved stamp from your own design suitable for Christmas cards and multiple stamp blocks to create repeatable patterns for wrap and tags. You’ll have the opportunity to print onto tags, cards and paper to make your very own range of festive stationery.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 5 December, 10am - 4pm - £75
Have fun learning to create festive printmaking blocks that you can use at home as they won’t require a press or expensive studio equipment to print. You will create a carved stamp from your own design suitable for Christmas cards and multiple stamp blocks to create repeatable patterns for wrap and tags. You’ll have the opportunity to print onto tags, cards and paper to make your very own range of festive stationery.
To book a place click: HERE
Workshops for 2020
Printmaking - Introduction to Different Techniques
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 27th February 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Monoprint, intaglio, relief, reduction, drypoint, chine collé…ever wondered what these words mean? Join printmaker Hester Cox for a whistle stop taster day and find out!
Hester will explain and demonstrate some of these methods and you will have a chance to create your own images whilst learning the basics of linocut and drypoint printmaking. This course is an intensive day, suitable for complete beginners who want to understand and try out a range of techniques before deciding what print method best suits them.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 27th February 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Monoprint, intaglio, relief, reduction, drypoint, chine collé…ever wondered what these words mean? Join printmaker Hester Cox for a whistle stop taster day and find out!
Hester will explain and demonstrate some of these methods and you will have a chance to create your own images whilst learning the basics of linocut and drypoint printmaking. This course is an intensive day, suitable for complete beginners who want to understand and try out a range of techniques before deciding what print method best suits them.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Relief Collagraph Techniques Without a Press
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Saturday 28th March 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Hester uses intaglio collagraph techniques in her own work which involves the use of a press. Here you will learn how to create exciting textural collagraph plates that can be inked and printed by hand using the raised or relief surface. Relief collagraph is particularly effective when incorporating textiles or textured papers into your work and can also be combined with other techniques.
Hester will show you how you can create stunning prints by hand and get repeat prints from your plate which will allow you to experiment and create editions.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Saturday 28th March 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Hester uses intaglio collagraph techniques in her own work which involves the use of a press. Here you will learn how to create exciting textural collagraph plates that can be inked and printed by hand using the raised or relief surface. Relief collagraph is particularly effective when incorporating textiles or textured papers into your work and can also be combined with other techniques.
Hester will show you how you can create stunning prints by hand and get repeat prints from your plate which will allow you to experiment and create editions.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Dales and Meadows in Monoprint
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Friday 1st May 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Monoprintmaking is one of the most “painterly”, spontaneous and exciting ways of making prints, with each print created being unique. Using our beautiful countryside as inspiration, explore this wildly diverse print method with Hester Cox to guide you. You will create a series of prints in monochrome and colour using drawn line, mark-making, collage and stencils. You’ll even get a chance to print from nature using plants gathered locally. This fun and direct method suits all abilities and artistic styles.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Friday 1st May 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Monoprintmaking is one of the most “painterly”, spontaneous and exciting ways of making prints, with each print created being unique. Using our beautiful countryside as inspiration, explore this wildly diverse print method with Hester Cox to guide you. You will create a series of prints in monochrome and colour using drawn line, mark-making, collage and stencils. You’ll even get a chance to print from nature using plants gathered locally. This fun and direct method suits all abilities and artistic styles.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Landscape in Linocut
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 May 2020, 10am - 4pm, £170
Linocut printmaking is a wonderful way of working without the need for a press. The graphic qualities of this relief print method make it a great medium for exploring the shapes, patterns and textures found within the landscape. During this 2 day workshop you will begin by making a linocut sampler which will help you become familiar with the tools and learn how to create areas of tone, pattern and texture. Hester will then show you how to translate your ideas, photos and sketches into designs suitable for linocut and how to transfer them to the lino. With lots of one-to-one guidance you will cut your own linocut design and print it by hand onto a variety of lightweight papers to create a small edition of beautiful landscape prints.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 May 2020, 10am - 4pm, £170
Linocut printmaking is a wonderful way of working without the need for a press. The graphic qualities of this relief print method make it a great medium for exploring the shapes, patterns and textures found within the landscape. During this 2 day workshop you will begin by making a linocut sampler which will help you become familiar with the tools and learn how to create areas of tone, pattern and texture. Hester will then show you how to translate your ideas, photos and sketches into designs suitable for linocut and how to transfer them to the lino. With lots of one-to-one guidance you will cut your own linocut design and print it by hand onto a variety of lightweight papers to create a small edition of beautiful landscape prints.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Introduction to Wildlife in Linocut
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 24th September 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Linocut printmaking is a wonderful way of working without the need for a press and the graphic qualities of this relief print method make it a great medium for depicting the many gorgeous birds and animals found in the Yorkshire Dales. Learn how to translate your ideas, photos and sketches into designs suitable for one-colour printing, how to transfer them to the lino and how to use different cuts and gouges to form exciting and bold images. Hester will show you how to print by hand onto a variety of lightweight papers so that you go home with a portfolio of lovely prints.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 24th September 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Linocut printmaking is a wonderful way of working without the need for a press and the graphic qualities of this relief print method make it a great medium for depicting the many gorgeous birds and animals found in the Yorkshire Dales. Learn how to translate your ideas, photos and sketches into designs suitable for one-colour printing, how to transfer them to the lino and how to use different cuts and gouges to form exciting and bold images. Hester will show you how to print by hand onto a variety of lightweight papers so that you go home with a portfolio of lovely prints.
To book a place click: HERE
Collagraph with Hester Cox
Handprinted Studio, Bognor Regis, PO22 9SX
Sat 3 & Sun 4 October 2020, 10am - 4pm
A two-day workshop exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking. Hester will demonstrate a range of collagraph techniques on the first day and will then give one-to-one guidance to participants helping them to design and create their own printing plates. On the second day, following an in-depth demonstration, Hester will supervise participants printing their collagraph plates. Time will be given to explore the use of different colours using á la poupée methods. This is a fun and instructive workshop in a well-equipped and friendly studio.
To book a place click HERE
Handprinted Studio, Bognor Regis, PO22 9SX
Sat 3 & Sun 4 October 2020, 10am - 4pm
A two-day workshop exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking. Hester will demonstrate a range of collagraph techniques on the first day and will then give one-to-one guidance to participants helping them to design and create their own printing plates. On the second day, following an in-depth demonstration, Hester will supervise participants printing their collagraph plates. Time will be given to explore the use of different colours using á la poupée methods. This is a fun and instructive workshop in a well-equipped and friendly studio.
To book a place click HERE
Collagraph with Hester Cox
Handprinted Studio, Bognor Regis, PO22 9SX
Mon 5 & Tues 6 October 2020, 10am - 4pm
A two-day workshop exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking. Hester will demonstrate a range of collagraph techniques on the first day and will then give one-to-one guidance to participants helping them to design and create their own printing plates. On the second day, following an in-depth demonstration, Hester will supervise participants printing their collagraph plates. Time will be given to explore the use of different colours using á la poupée methods. This is a fun and instructive workshop in a well-equipped and friendly studio. (The second of two 2-day workshops)
To book a place click HERE
Handprinted Studio, Bognor Regis, PO22 9SX
Mon 5 & Tues 6 October 2020, 10am - 4pm
A two-day workshop exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking. Hester will demonstrate a range of collagraph techniques on the first day and will then give one-to-one guidance to participants helping them to design and create their own printing plates. On the second day, following an in-depth demonstration, Hester will supervise participants printing their collagraph plates. Time will be given to explore the use of different colours using á la poupée methods. This is a fun and instructive workshop in a well-equipped and friendly studio. (The second of two 2-day workshops)
To book a place click HERE
Printmaking - Introduction to Collagraph Techniques (3 day series)
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 8, 15 & 22 October 2020, 10am - 4pm, £235
This 3 day series will give you a solid introduction to Hester's favourite method of making prints. Collagraph is one of the most diverse ways of making printed images and suits many different artistic approaches. Create sample plates using simple motifs and experiment with the myriad of methods available to collagraph printmakers. Learn how to ink, wipe and print them before beginning to develop your own design.
This series of non-consecutive days is the perfect format to get to grips with this exciting technique as it allows the participant time to learn from each stage and to use that knowledge to develop their preferred methods.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 8, 15 & 22 October 2020, 10am - 4pm, £235
This 3 day series will give you a solid introduction to Hester's favourite method of making prints. Collagraph is one of the most diverse ways of making printed images and suits many different artistic approaches. Create sample plates using simple motifs and experiment with the myriad of methods available to collagraph printmakers. Learn how to ink, wipe and print them before beginning to develop your own design.
This series of non-consecutive days is the perfect format to get to grips with this exciting technique as it allows the participant time to learn from each stage and to use that knowledge to develop their preferred methods.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Develop your Collagraph Techniques (3 day series)
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 5, 12 & 19 November 2020, 10am - 4pm, £235
This advanced collagraph printmaking course is aimed at students that have previous experience of creating collagraph prints and who would now like to develop some of their ideas with the support of an experienced collagraph printmaker. At the start, the group will identify aspirations and techniques to revisit and explore further. This will be followed by a series of mini-refreshers and demonstrations given by Hester throughout the three days. Participants will work on their own projects and will have the chance to experiment further in-between sessions. The emphasis will be on one-to-one guidance coupled with group discussion.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 5, 12 & 19 November 2020, 10am - 4pm, £235
This advanced collagraph printmaking course is aimed at students that have previous experience of creating collagraph prints and who would now like to develop some of their ideas with the support of an experienced collagraph printmaker. At the start, the group will identify aspirations and techniques to revisit and explore further. This will be followed by a series of mini-refreshers and demonstrations given by Hester throughout the three days. Participants will work on their own projects and will have the chance to experiment further in-between sessions. The emphasis will be on one-to-one guidance coupled with group discussion.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Drypoint À la Poupée
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 20 November 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Drypoint is a lovely direct way of combining line drawing or mark-making with printmaking to create distinctive images. Using your own drawings or photographs for inspiration, you will learn how to translate them into designs suitable for drypoint and how to use a variety of tools to create detailed plates. You will then be shown how to ink, wipe and print them on ArtisOn’s etching press. Hester will help you to develop your prints further by introducing you to multi-colour printing using á la poupée inking methods. By the end of the day, you will have created a selection of beautiful prints from your own designs.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Thursday 20 November 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Drypoint is a lovely direct way of combining line drawing or mark-making with printmaking to create distinctive images. Using your own drawings or photographs for inspiration, you will learn how to translate them into designs suitable for drypoint and how to use a variety of tools to create detailed plates. You will then be shown how to ink, wipe and print them on ArtisOn’s etching press. Hester will help you to develop your prints further by introducing you to multi-colour printing using á la poupée inking methods. By the end of the day, you will have created a selection of beautiful prints from your own designs.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking for Christmas
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Wednesday 2 December 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Have fun learning to create festive printmaking blocks that you can use at home as they won’t require a press or expensive studio equipment to print. You will create a carved stamp from your own design suitable for Christmas cards and multiple stamp blocks to create repeatable patterns for wrap and tags. You’ll have the opportunity to print onto tags, cards and paper to make your very own range of festive stationery.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Wednesday 2 December 2020, 10am - 4pm, £85
Have fun learning to create festive printmaking blocks that you can use at home as they won’t require a press or expensive studio equipment to print. You will create a carved stamp from your own design suitable for Christmas cards and multiple stamp blocks to create repeatable patterns for wrap and tags. You’ll have the opportunity to print onto tags, cards and paper to make your very own range of festive stationery.
To book a place click: HERE