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 & at Rheged as part of the Great Print Exhibition. Details of all confirmed workshops for 2019/2020 are listed below.
Monoprint
Malham Tarn Field Centre, Malham
Saturday 14 September, 10am - 5pm - £65
A one-day workshop exploring monoprinting using three different methods that are characterised by line, tone and texture. Local printmaker Hester Cox will demonstrate these spontaneous and direct techniques and then participants will try them for themselves. There will also be the chance to print from natural material including plants and feathers. Monoprinting (monotype) is one of the most spontaneous and direct ways of printmaking with no two prints being alike. It is a great way to explore mark-making, texture and tone.
To book a place click: HERE
Malham Tarn Field Centre, Malham
Saturday 14 September, 10am - 5pm - £65
A one-day workshop exploring monoprinting using three different methods that are characterised by line, tone and texture. Local printmaker Hester Cox will demonstrate these spontaneous and direct techniques and then participants will try them for themselves. There will also be the chance to print from natural material including plants and feathers. Monoprinting (monotype) is one of the most spontaneous and direct ways of printmaking with no two prints being alike. It is a great way to explore mark-making, texture and tone.
To book a place click: HERE
Collagraph Workshop - Stories in Stone
The Folly, Settle
Thursday 19 September, 10am - 4pm - £45
This one-day workshop, in collaboration with Stories in Stone, offers participants an opportunity to explore relief collagraph, a diverse and exciting printmaking medium. You will learn how to create a printing plate inspired by the natural history of Ingleborough using textured papers, cutting techniques and mark-making onto cardboard. Local printmaker Hester will take you through the process from plate-making to printing by hand with demonstrations, samples and one-to-one guidance. This is a non-toxic, safe method of printmaking that requires very little specialist equipment and that can be done at home without the need for a press.
To book a place click: HERE
The Folly, Settle
Thursday 19 September, 10am - 4pm - £45
This one-day workshop, in collaboration with Stories in Stone, offers participants an opportunity to explore relief collagraph, a diverse and exciting printmaking medium. You will learn how to create a printing plate inspired by the natural history of Ingleborough using textured papers, cutting techniques and mark-making onto cardboard. Local printmaker Hester will take you through the process from plate-making to printing by hand with demonstrations, samples and one-to-one guidance. This is a non-toxic, safe method of printmaking that requires very little specialist equipment and that can be done at home without the need for a press.
To book a place click: HERE
Printmaking - Introduction to Different Techniques
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Weds 25 September, 10am - 4pm - £75
Monoprint, intaglio, relief, reduction, drypoint…ever wondered what these words mean? Join printmaker Hester Cox for a whistle stop taster day and find out! You will be making a small relief print and a drypoint as well as looking at other techniques. This is a fun day suitable for beginners.
To book a place click: HERE
Artison Ltd, High Burton, Masham HG4 4BS
Weds 25 September, 10am - 4pm - £75
Monoprint, intaglio, relief, reduction, drypoint…ever wondered what these words mean? Join printmaker Hester Cox for a whistle stop taster day and find out! You will be making a small relief print and a drypoint as well as looking at other techniques. This is a fun day suitable for beginners.
To book a place click: HERE
Textures of the Landscape: Exploring Collagraph Printmaking (2 days)
Malham Tarn Field Centre, Malham
Friday 27 September - Sunday 29 September - £150 non-resident, £230 resident (shared room), £260 resident (sole occupancy)
Spend the weekend with professional printmaker Hester Cox exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking. Collagraph is Hester's favourite medium and the way that she creates the majority of her work. Collagraph is one of the most diverse ways of making printing plates with artists limited only by their imagination and what they can physically get through the etching press!
To book a place click HERE
Malham Tarn Field Centre, Malham
Friday 27 September - Sunday 29 September - £150 non-resident, £230 resident (shared room), £260 resident (sole occupancy)
Spend the weekend with professional printmaker Hester Cox exploring the textural possibilities of collagraph printmaking. Collagraph is Hester's favourite medium and the way that she creates the majority of her work. Collagraph is one of the most diverse ways of making printing plates with artists limited only by their imagination and what they can physically get through the etching press!
To book a place click HERE
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
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Workshops for 2020
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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