Relief Printing Essentials
Relief Printing Essentials: An Immersive 3-Day Summer Workshop
Learn all the essentials of relief printing in this hands-on, immersive 3-day course. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this summer workshop provides the time and space to master relief printing—from initial design through to completed print. You’ll explore a variety of carving tools and surfaces, including SoftCut, traditional lino, and carving vinyl, helping you discover the best combinations to suit your creative style.
In addition to carving techniques, we’ll delve into inking and colour development, including guidance on hand-colouring prints for added depth. You'll also learn how to create embossing effects for added texture and dimension.
Our printery is equipped with a range of presses, including our cherished 1860 Albion press and a traditional etching press, giving you firsthand experience with professional printmaking tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise hand-printing with a baren, enabling you to continue this fine printmaking tradition in your home or studio.
Whether you’re new to printmaking or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers an ideal environment to explore a wide range of techniques in our purpose-designed studio. You’ll learn in a small, welcoming group and leave with beautifully printed, original works of art that showcase your new skills in relief printing.
Relief Printing Essentials: An Immersive 3-Day Summer Workshop
Learn all the essentials of relief printing in this hands-on, immersive 3-day course. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this summer workshop provides the time and space to master relief printing—from initial design through to completed print. You’ll explore a variety of carving tools and surfaces, including SoftCut, traditional lino, and carving vinyl, helping you discover the best combinations to suit your creative style.
In addition to carving techniques, we’ll delve into inking and colour development, including guidance on hand-colouring prints for added depth. You'll also learn how to create embossing effects for added texture and dimension.
Our printery is equipped with a range of presses, including our cherished 1860 Albion press and a traditional etching press, giving you firsthand experience with professional printmaking tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise hand-printing with a baren, enabling you to continue this fine printmaking tradition in your home or studio.
Whether you’re new to printmaking or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers an ideal environment to explore a wide range of techniques in our purpose-designed studio. You’ll learn in a small, welcoming group and leave with beautifully printed, original works of art that showcase your new skills in relief printing.
Relief Printing Essentials: An Immersive 3-Day Summer Workshop
Learn all the essentials of relief printing in this hands-on, immersive 3-day course. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this summer workshop provides the time and space to master relief printing—from initial design through to completed print. You’ll explore a variety of carving tools and surfaces, including SoftCut, traditional lino, and carving vinyl, helping you discover the best combinations to suit your creative style.
In addition to carving techniques, we’ll delve into inking and colour development, including guidance on hand-colouring prints for added depth. You'll also learn how to create embossing effects for added texture and dimension.
Our printery is equipped with a range of presses, including our cherished 1860 Albion press and a traditional etching press, giving you firsthand experience with professional printmaking tools. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise hand-printing with a baren, enabling you to continue this fine printmaking tradition in your home or studio.
Whether you’re new to printmaking or looking to refresh your skills, this course offers an ideal environment to explore a wide range of techniques in our purpose-designed studio. You’ll learn in a small, welcoming group and leave with beautifully printed, original works of art that showcase your new skills in relief printing.
COURSE DETAILS
3-day course: Monday January 6th - Wednesday January 8th, 2025.
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: The Armarie Room, Founders Park, Nelson
Instructor: Renee Hadlow
Experience Level: No experience necessary. The minimum age requirement for this course is 16+
Limited to 6 places, bookings essential.
Materials and equipment are included in the course fee. Additional tools and materials can be purchased if required. Please bring your lunch and any images or drawings you would like to work with.
In the workshop wear closed toe shoes and some old clothes. Long hair should be tied back and jewellery removed when operating the printing presses.
Refunds or cancellations cannot be accepted within 72 hours of the workshop starting. You can however transfer your enrolment to another person who would like to participate.
The Armarie Room will refund any classes that cannot take place due to low enrolment numbers or unforeseen circumstances.
★★★★★
“I had the most amazing experience at the three day workshop. The environment, access to materials and expertise, and I came away with art to be proud of. I totally recomend the Armarie Room. Will be telling everyone I know!”
— Annette