Essex Print Studio hosts workshops and classes in a range of printmaking techniques. We invite practising, professional printmakers to design and run some exciting and interesting classes at Hippo Screenprinters’ studio in Margaretting. We are also working with some alternative venues in Essex in which to hold a selection of our classes in order to expand our possibilities.
Our workshops and classes are designed to appeal to everyone from interested beginners to professional artists wishing to extend their practice. The list below will continue to expand and grow as we add additional exciting events so keep checking back for updates.
SUMMER SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS !
Saturday 18th August 2018 – MORNING SESSION
10.00am – 1.00pm
Tickets £30 per young person per session
Tutors: Sharon Gale & Lynne Blackburn
Venue: Essex Print Studio
Ages 7 – 14 years
Maximum of 6 students per session
Screen printing for kids Summer workshops.Make your own works of art – Learn how to create stencils & hand screen print onto paper.
Led by professional screen printer Lynne Blackburn and artist educator Sharon Gale
Students will draw their own designs, which could include animals, flowers, aliens, hearts, unicorns, and even their name. The drawings are cut out of paper to create stencils and the students choose their ink colours, put the ink on the screen and use a squeegee to pull their print.
If students would like to bring along a plain t-shirt, pillowcase or tote bag they can print their design onto that as well.
Sharon and Lynne will demonstrate every step, so this workshop is suitable for beginners.
All ticket sales are final and we cannot offer any refunds except in exceptional circumstances.
Suitable for 7 – 14 year olds
DRY POINT ETCHING USING THE XCUT XPRESS
Saturday 10th November 2018
11.00am – 4.00pm
Early Bird Tickets £65 per person
Standard Tickets £70 per person
Tutor: Lynne Blackburn
Venue: Essex Print Studio
Have you heard about the little sensation sweeping the world of Printmaking …… ?
The Xcut Xpress is a portable die cutting machine but many people have discovered that it makes a brilliant home printing press ! It is small, affordable and prints really good prints from Etching plates, Lino blocks, Collagraphs and even, as we discovered in one of our previous classes, Mokulito prints !!
Come and join us for a relaxed and fun day of dry point drawing onto metal and plastic plates and learn to use the Xcut to print them with.
If you have already discovered the Xcut and want to bring along your own to use please feel free to do so.
If you would like to purchase an Xcut Xpress from us on the day we will need you to order and pay for it before the class so please get in touch via email a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the class.
Group bookings welcome – we can accommodate up to 5 people. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
All ticket sales are final and we cannot offer any refunds except in exceptional circumstances.
Suitable for beginners
WATERLESS LITHO
Saturday & Sunday 24th & 25th November 2018
10.00am – 4.00pm
Early Bird Tickets £140 per person
Standard Tickets £160 per person
Tutor: Caroline Whitehead
Venue: Essex Print Studio
We are excited to offer this weekend workshop, which is suitable for both beginners and experienced printmakers.
Waterless Litho is a form of lithography producing aluminium lithographic plates using ordinary silicone rubber as an ink rejecting surface. It is a great technique for anyone who enjoys drawing and experimenting with different kinds of mark-making. Unlike in traditional lithography, which uses expensive, toxic materials, this type of printing uses cheap items available at any corner shop!
We will be printing our Litho prints using the excellent portable ‘Xcut Xpress’ die cutting machine which is a very affordable way of making great prints at home.
All ticket sales are final and we cannot offer any refunds except in exceptional circumstances.
Suitable for beginners and those with some experience
CHRISTMAS LINO PRINTING
AT CRAFT ARENA, BARLEYLANDS, ESSEX
Saturday 1st December 2018
10.30am – 4.00pm
Tickets £65
Tutor: Lynne Blackburn
Venue: Craft Arena, Barleylands, Billericay, Essex
Join artist & printmaker Lynne Blackburn of Essex Print Studio for a one day ‘Christmas Lino Printing’ workshop.
You will learn how to use the tools and inks used in linocut printing, and how to hand carve a design and take prints from it. Linocuts can be printed easily by hand or with a simple press.
Lynne will bring a number of items for you to print onto including greeting card blanks; bottle bags and wrapping paper, which are included in the workshop price, with additional sheets of paper, cards etc available to buy if you would like to print more. This is an ideal opportunity to learn the skills to create your own lino prints and to get ready for Christmas by creating your own unique, hand made cards and gift items !
Suitable for beginners
LINO PRINTING
AT ELM FARM STUDIO, GREAT TEY, ESSEX
Sat & Sun 9th & 10th FEBRUARY 2019
10.00am – 4.00pm
Tutor: Lynne Blackburn
Venue: Elm Farm Studio, Great Tey, Essex
We invite you to join us at our ‘pop up’ event at textile artist Alex Waylett’s Studio, Elm Farm, Great Tey in Essex for a 2 day lino printing course based around the theme of seed heads, wild flowers, leaves and landscape. Lynne will provide lots of printouts and images for inspiration and students are welcome to bring along any images they want to use based on the same theme.
Students will each be provided with 2 lino blocks, at approx 150mm sq. to work on so that over the weekend they will be able to create a 2 colour design. We will use various techniques to print from our lino blocks including using the amazing Xcut Xpress printing press.
Everything you need will be supplied, including tea, coffee and biscuits, but please bring along a packed lunch and any ideas or inspiration that you would like to include in your work. You are welcome to bring your own fabric inks (such as Lumiere) if you have them, your own lino if you have a preferred type that you like to use, and any tools that you have.
Gift Vouchers
We have vouchers available for either £10 or £25 which are redeemable against the cost of any of our classes and/or workshops. Simply enter the code on the voucher into the Eventbrite booking form for your chosen class.
These vouchers make the perfect Christmas gift for the arty person in your life. Order by the 19th December and we’ll post the voucher to your chosen person / address in time for Christmas – and we’ll also give you FREE POSTAGE !