COVID 19 Update
Unfortunately due to the current crisis with corona virus all workshops have been CANCELLED for the foreseeable future. I would like to take this opportunity to send my best wishes to you all and my hope that you and your families stay safe and well. For further information from ArtisOn Ltd, please see a statement from Gaynor and Sue HERE
In the meantime, for anyone wanting to do something creative during this difficult time, I will continue to share any work-in-progress and things I think might be of interest on my usual social media channels. ArtisOn Ltd has lots of lovely content on their website showing the work of students on their courses to get you inspired and Masham Gallery is planning to create some downloadable activities and worksheets and they have a link to online workshops with Ian Scott Massie.
Unfortunately due to the current crisis with corona virus all workshops have been CANCELLED for the foreseeable future. I would like to take this opportunity to send my best wishes to you all and my hope that you and your families stay safe and well. For further information from ArtisOn Ltd, please see a statement from Gaynor and Sue HERE
In the meantime, for anyone wanting to do something creative during this difficult time, I will continue to share any work-in-progress and things I think might be of interest on my usual social media channels. ArtisOn Ltd has lots of lovely content on their website showing the work of students on their courses to get you inspired and Masham Gallery is planning to create some downloadable activities and worksheets and they have a link to online workshops with Ian Scott Massie.
Workshops for 2020
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