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- Penzance
- 2 Days
...will include materials and supports; various methods of plate construction; basic and advanced inking techniques using both intaglio and relief methods...
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- Penzance
- 2 Days
...The variations of this printmaking method are infinite, and it is a true adventure into printmaking. Even better, virtually everything you learn in...
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- Penzance
- 2 Days
...basic and creative methods of plate preparation , basic inking and printing, advanced inking and printing techniques, colour registration and cleaning and mounting prints...
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- Penzance
- 5 Days
...ensuring more individual tuition over the duration of the course. All courses are taught by two tutors. Course are designed for all levels of ability...
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History
HandPrint Studio has been providing innovative workshops in printmaking for 10 years, originally from our studio near York, moving to Cornwall at the beginning of 2009. The studio enjoys an international reputation as a centre of excellence in the teaching of innovative printmaking practice.
Advantages of studying here
Expert, friendly tuition by experienced tutors;Well-organised and clearly delivered material;Small groups taught by two tutors;All materials included in price of course;Light, airy, well-equipped workshop;Beautiful surroundings;Course tutor, Peter Wray RE., is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, and one of UK's foremost exponents of Collagraph/Carborundum printmaking. He has over 35 years' of successful teaching experience across a wide range of levels, and enjoys an international reputation as an artist- printmaker. He has exhibited widely throughout Britain and abroad, and his work is held in many prestigious private, public and corporate collections. Partner and fellow artist/tutor, Judy Collins, is a talented printmaker and gifted teacher with extensive experience of exhibiting throughout the UK.
Areas of specialisation
Collagraph/Carborundum printmakingNon-toxic EtchingDrypoint printmakingMonotype printmaking
Description
HandPrint Studio is a printmaking workshop located in the beautiful rural surroundings of Trewidden Garden, Buryas Bridge, near Penzance in West Cornwall. The studio is equipped with all facilities for the needs of the various courses, boasting a 24" x 48" Bewick and Wilson etching press and a 405mm x 920mm Hawthorn etching press, plus ample space for etching, plate construction, inking and printing.
