Introduction

In partnership with Rye Art gallery and their exhibition ‘The Art of British Printmaking’ I will be running a workshop in the Print Room at Rye Creative Centre – ‘An Introduction to Printmaking (Monoprint and Drypoint Etching)’.

Monoprint is where you paint onto a smooth printing plate and then print this onto paper creating ‘one off’ prints. Drypoint is where you scratch into a plate using a sharp tool and then print the plate on the press. I will be showing you the process of making a print using these techniques and help you to develop your visual ideas.

Sessions

The workshop will be divided into 2 x 3-hour sessions.

10am – 1pm – monoprinting

2pm – 5pm – Dry point etching

The groups are small (5 people maximum) and are tailored to all abilities from complete

beginners to those with more experience.

Price

Monoprint only £60

Drypoint only £60

All day (both) £100

Included

Materials and equipment provided include:

• Print plates

• Ink

• All printing equipment

Not Included

• Paper which you can bring or purchase on site

• Oil paints (if you want specific colours)

• Reference material such as photographs and drawings to work from

Booking

If you’re interested in booking or want additional information, please email Nick Archer at narcher07@btinternet.com or visit his website at www.artclassesinrye.co.uk.