Ellie (Artist in Residence at Breathing Space) and Lorna (Printmaker) are running half day and full day workshops throughout the summer – No experience is necessary. All workshops have refreshments available throughout the day, however, please bring your own lunch for the longer workshops. The venue is Breathing Space Coventry and it has a lovely garden, which we will be making the most of over the summer months….
Do come and join us.
Details of courses:
Saturday 27th July – Botanical Lino Print. 10am to 4pm. £65 –
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Wednesday 7th August – Cyanotype (sunprints). 10am – 4pm. £65 – all materials provided.
A day to experience the process of Cyanotype printing in full. During the day you will coat the paper with the light sensitive chemicals, this is done in a darkened environment to reduce UV exposure. Choose your own plant matter to make the prints, or bring items from home – this can include photo prints on acetate. You will be shown how to create standard Cyanotype prints and wet Cyanotype prints which will be placed outside to expose in UV light. This is a day for experimentation and fun. If you have particular paper you wish to use please feel free to bring it along, though be aware that it will soak in water as part of the washing process. An apron or old clothes are recommended.
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Saturday 10th August – Mono Print. 10am – 1pm. £35 – all materials provided.
Mono printing has a variety of forms, in this workshop we will be making botanical mono prints. You will be shown a variety of methods of applying ink to leaves and flowers to make prints, you will then be free to experiment for yourselves. The prints you make will be unique one of a kind. You can bring plant matter from home to try if you wish printing something in particular. Once again as ink is involved, we recommend wearing older clothing or an apron.
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Friday 16th August – Gelli Plate Printing. 10am – 4pm . £65 – all materials provided.
Explore Gelli plating printing in this workshop. Gelli printing uses a gelatine plate to make a huge variety of mono prints. You will be shown how to ink the gelli plate and how to make textures and patterns as well as impressions of plants and feathers. You can explore the garden to find interesting items to use in your printmaking. This is a quick printing method which is a lot of fun and has a lot of possibilities. Acrylic paint is used for this method of printing so an apron or older clothes are recommended. If you have your own Gelli Plate please feel free to bring it along.
Saturday 24th August – Mindful Creativity in the Garden. 10am – 4pm £30 – bring your own materials
An opportunityto use the lovely Breathing Space garden to create plein-air style. The garden has many features including a pond, orchard and labyrinth. You can bring any medium that you like to work in, whether it is a chance to use a new environment or to give plein-air a try this could to the day for you. Though the day is self-led Ellie and Lorna will be on hand throughout the day if needed. This event last year was very popular with those that attended as a relaxing day to create.
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Please get in contact if you would like any further information.
Lorna: lorna_ashworth@hotmail.com or
Ellie: eleanorbettrysrose@yahoo.co.uk
To book please email or click on this link:
https://lornaashworthoriginalprints.sumupstore.com/page/workshops
Look forward to seeing you soon for some creative fun!