May 2012
Two day COURSE ON ARTISTS` BOOKS with Susie Wilson
Saturday 5th May
10.00 am – 4.00 pm.
and
12th May 2012
10.00 am – 4.00 pm.
Artists` books Workshops
These unique two days of artists` bookmaking opportunities are led by renowned
artist book tutor Susie Wilson from Edinburgh, who brings her own special,
creativity and enthusiasm to our workshop. Her knowledge of artists` books and how
to construct them, with her energy and expertise will provide two days of memorable
introduction to making artists` books!
Cost: £80 (£10 discount for workshop members) £90 (non
members) To secure a place you must pay your fee in advance
The cost includes tuition, use of presses and tools, inks, cleaning fluids, and
some paper.
Places will be limited to 10, so reserve your place now!!!
Here is a link to someone who did a course in artists books recently with Susie - showing what she made and expressing how much she enjoyed the experience.
To book your place please phone FDPW Secretary Aine Scannell (01383727873) or
Email her at aine@ainescannell.com Please send your cheque/cash to
Fife (Dunfermline) Print Workshop,
The Basement,
Dell Farquharson Centre,
Nethertown Broad Street,
Dunfermline
KY12 7DS
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February 2012
Monoprint making with Kate Downie
Two Saturdays: the 11th and 18th February at FDPW, cost £90 See this LINK for further info
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September 2011
September - 17th (Saturday) and 24th (Saturday) , 2011
A 2 day collagraph printmaking workshop/ course will be taught by award winning artist/ printmaker Clare Yarrington at the Fife Dunfermline Print Workshop.
detail from an installation by Aine Scannell - showing collagraph
Collagraph printing is a technique that uses basic materials to create
sophisticated textured prints. It is a great way for the beginner to
learn about printmaking and for the experienced printmaker, it offers the opportunity to try a
rather different approach/ enhance ones skills.
First Saturday: participants will make their printing
plates
Second Saturday: participants will proof their prints through the etching press..
Numbers are limited to a maximum of seven and the cost is £80 for non
members, £60 for members.
Places are allocated on a first come basis
confirmed by payment in full (by September 1st)
You can send a cheque payable to FDPW by post to:
Fife+ Dunfermline Printmakers Workshop
The Basement,
Dell Farquharson Community Centre,
Netherton Broad St.
Dunfermline, Fife,
KY12 7DS
or pay in cash / cheque into the office, when you are attending the print workshop.
References:
You can send a cheque payable to FDPW by post to:
Fife+ Dunfermline Printmakers Workshop
The Basement,
Dell Farquharson Community Centre,
Netherton Broad St.
Dunfermline, Fife,
KY12 7DS
or pay in cash / cheque into the office, when you are attending the print workshop.
References:
See Clare Yarringtons website
See this page on Amanda Watson Will's website where she discusses making collagraph plates etc
see this link for Colin Beaumonts blog where he has many postings about making collagraphs relief and intaglio - and using the most up to date materials - all currently available to use at FDPW.
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May 2011
Introduction to Etching on Aluminium
Tutor Angela Heidemann
Held over two Saturdays (10 am to 4 pm) on 7th and the 14th of May 2011.
This course will introduce you to the basics of etching on aluminium using safe, non-toxic etching techniques.
The course will be hands-on and show you simple ways of creating line and tone on aluminium plates.
Aimed at those who are new to printmaking as well as more experienced printmaker artists.
This course will introduce you to the basics of etching on aluminium using safe, non-toxic etching techniques.
The course will be hands-on and show you simple ways of creating line and tone on aluminium plates.
Aimed at those who are new to printmaking as well as more experienced printmaker artists.
If you are interested in getting a ‘foot in the door’ where printmaking is concerned, then this is a good primer or if you are a practicing printmaker it might be that you would like to learn this material/ process.
The etching techniques that are taught on this course, are transferable to other metals such as Zinc.
but they equally apply to etching on other metals such as e.g., copper.
but they equally apply to etching on other metals such as e.g., copper.
COST: £80
Fee includes tuition, inks, aluminium, paper, hand-outs and the use of presses.
Please make your cheque payable to "Fife Dunfermline Printmakers" and mail it to:
Dell Farquarson Centre,
Netherton Broad Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7DS
Email Angela Heidemann: angela@heidemann.co.uk
Email Aine Scannell aine@ainescannell.com
Angela Heidemann http://www.angelaheidemann.co.uk/
Etching Aluminium: Non Toxic Printmaking .com
