Workshop

Introduction to Lino Printing with Medway Adult Education  Join us in our Rochester studios to explore the art of lino printing and produce at least 1 print.  Basic tools and materials will be provided but please bring your own apron and any paper you would like to experiment with (such as newspaper, brown and graph…

Textile Texture Effects Working with foiling, flocking and puff techniques, create exciting textured prints on fabrics in this workshop led by Xtina Lamb. Combine stencil and block printing methods with heat press to experiment with special effects applied to textiles, creating unique fabric designs. medwayfineprintmakers.co.uk/textile-textures/

Relief printing at Social Art Join us for a pressure-free ‘Social’ art environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your skills! Free event but booking essential Please book online at: www.nucleusarts.com/whats-on For adults over 18’s living in Kent and Medway

Dockyard40: Hazelnut Press  Come and have a go at lino printing with Heather Haythornthwaite from Hazelnut Press. Choose from a couple of Dockyard themed designs and create your very own print to take home.  Free Drop-In workshops Suitable for all ages including children 7+

The Art of Mono Printing with Suminagashi  Join artists Nicole and José at a fun and easy workshop to a create a monoprint using a marbling technique called suminagashi (floating ink). The art of paper marbling originated in China about 2,000 years ago. Originally, it was a secret technique. It became popular in the 12th…

Cyanotypes on the Meadow   Discover the flora and fauna on Watts Meadow whilst trying out a Victorian form of photography that uses the sun’s rays to produce ethereal blue prints. They say it’s science but it feels like magic! It’s so simple to do that anyone can have a go, even children with a…

Introduction to Gelli Plate Printing with Medway Adult Education  Join us in our Rochester studios to explore the wide and varied techniques associated with Gelli Plate printing and produce at least 2 prints.  Basic tools and materials will be provided but please bring your own apron, range of textured items for experimentation (such as leaves,…

The Art of Mono Printing with Suminagashi  Join artists Nicole and José at a fun and easy workshop to a create a monoprint using a marbling technique called suminagashi (floating ink). The art of paper marbling originated in China about 2,000 years ago. Originally, it was a secret technique. It became popular in the 12th…

Young at Art - Mono screen printing   Explore the spontaneity and excitement of mono screen printing with Rachel from iPrintedThat. Delve into a technique that offers a more painterly effect than traditional methods, perfectly suited for creating abstract prints. Book online at: www.nucleusarts.com/whats-on For adults over 55’s living in Kent and Medway. Suggested donation…

Printing with Packaging Materials    Lo-fi versions of popular printmaking techniques using humble scrap packaging materials can achieve beautiful results on paper. Foil-lined Tetrapaks offer a good surface for drypoint drawings, and cereal packets can be cut into low relief printing plates for bolder shapes. Embossing is achieved quickly with a textured collage of reclaimed…

Dockyard40: Hazelnut Press   Come and have a go at lino printing with Heather Haythornthwaite fromHazelnut Press. Choose from a couple of Dockyard themed designs and create your very own print to take home. Free Drop-In workshops. Suitable for all ages including children 7+

Peonies in Print – a linocut workshop     Capture these stunning summer flowers in print. Learn transfer techniques, understand image reversal, get hands-on carving your tile and add colour using the chine-collé method. After a light lunch you’ll finish by inking and hand-printing your linocut using a 19th century press. No previous printmaking experience…

Textile Repeat Patterns In this workshop you’ll spend a day learning how to plan out a repeating pattern, creating a stencil from your choice of inspiration, and screen printing 3 metres of your own unique design on cotton fabric - for dresses, cushions, accessories etc. Booking: medwayfineprintmakers.co.uk/textile-repeat-patterns/

Print & A Pint – a linocut workshop Master the art of linocut as you get to grips with transfer techniques, understand image reversal and carve your lino tile using specialist tools. After a well-earned drink you’ll finish by inking and hand-printing your linocut using a 19th century press. No previous printmaking experience required. Refreshments…