YOUTUBE LINO PRINTING TUTORIAL
A beginners lino printing tutorial on youtube hosted by Kate Watkins which was made to go with the love to print lino and softcut kit
Lino WoRKSHOP
Join me for a 3 hour workshop cutting and printing simple lino cut designs inspired by the work of William Morris. The workshop will be held at Arc (formerly the library) in Winchester, Hampshire. It compliments the exhibition on display in the main art gallery and we will be using flora and fauna as starting points.
During the session you will have the opportunity to cut and print your lino block in 1 and 2 colours and create a layered design.
Please book via the Arc workshop page https://www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/lino-print-making-workshop
COLLAGRAPH WORKSHOP
Join me for a 2.5 hour workshop designing a simple collagraph block which will be inked and printed using etching inks and a portable press.
Collagraphs are printed collages where the pressure of the press enables fine details and textures to be transferred. We will use textured materials, card, craft knives and mark making tools to create nature inspired blocks.
During the session you will have the opportunity to cut and print your a single block and add colour in a variety of ways. You will get inky so please wear old clothes or an apron to wear.
Please book via the southampton city art gallery pages
https://southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/collagraph-printmaking-march2026/
DRYPOINT BEGINNERS
Join me for a 2.5 hour workshop designing a simple drypoint print which will be inked and printed using etching inks and a portable press.
Drypoint prints are designs scratched into clear perspex sheets with sharp scribe tools. Ink is then add to the incised lines and the design printed on a press allowing multiple copies of the images to be taken. The results look very similar to etching but have the advantage that you can trace your image so can create detailed designs with little drawing expertise.
During the session you will have the opportunity to print several copies of your design experimenting with different ways to add colour. You will get inky so please wear old clothes or an apron to wear.
Please book via the southampton city art gallery pages
https://southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/collagraph-printmaking-march2026/
CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
Join me for a full day exploring cyanotype in the wonderful natural surrounding of Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. We’ll have the opportunity to select leaves and plants from the garden to explore through cyanotype blue printing.
We’ll also work from dried leaves, seaweed and photographic negatives to create prints on paper. They’ll also be a demonstration of toning showing how you can develop your prints further with natural household additives like tea.
CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
A fun introduction to cyanotype printing at Itchen Valley country park, Hampshire UK.
We’ll use light sensitive chemicals on paper to turn with flora, materials and photographic negatives into vibrant blue prints using the power of the sun.
Materials provided & aprons available but you’re advised to wear old clothes.
CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
A fun introduction to cyanotype printing at Brothers Farm flower barn in Wimborne, Dorset UK
We’ll use light sensitive chemicals on paper to turn with flora, materials and photographic negatives into vibrant blue prints using the power of the sun.
Materials provided & aprons available but you’re advised to wear old clothes.
Please book via the craft courses link below
DRYPOINT WORKSHOP
I’m pleased to say I’ll be teaching a morning workshop in drypoint printmaking at Itchen Valley Country Park in West End near Southampton on Thursday February 13th 2025.
We’ll be based in the newly opened classroom and producing prints by tracing woodland animal designs onto plastic plates and scratching into the surface with etching tools. The plates are then inked up before printing them on my portable press. Drypoint is one of my favourite printing techniques and I’ve used it successfully with students and artists of all ages.
Drypoint is an easy technique to learn and is suitable for beginners upwards. All materials will be provided but you are advised to wear old clothes as printing can be messy. You should leave with several copies of your design. If time allows you’ll have the chance to experiment with add colour using coloured inks and tissue.
The course runs from 10-12.30 and is just £35 with refreshments included. Booking is via the Itchen Valley country park website