Lahti Miniprint FINLAND 2010

I mentioned to a few people while at the print workshop over the past couple of weeks YES PEOPLE HAVE BEEN COMING IN -  DESPITE THE BIG SNOW that I would post some information  here about this triennial print competition, exhibition.  I have been in it one time ...., the second time I didn't get selected - having my works completely the wrong size ( I misinterpreted the size  guidelines) didn't help but you don't always get selected for these things in any event.

They do a very nice exhibition and excellent catalog so I feel it's worthwhile taking the trouble to submit works.

Here's a couple of images from when the event was last held.   All kinds of techniques are included and they seem to have a fairly broad mind, as to what they will select.

Paper size is 30 x 35 cm

image size 17 x 20 cm

Up to 3 prints can be submitted.

Entry fee is  40 Euros which is £35.50 as the currency rate,  currently stands ( it used to be about  half of the equivalent sterling rate, eek !!)

For more information and entry form click HERE

oh most important

DEADLINE  15th May 2010



Further information: email

info@lahdentaidegraafikot.fi
or
miniprintfinland@lahdentaidegraafikot.fi

Screen Print with Carol and Robert (Week 2)

Here are some photos from the week 2 of Robert and Carols Masterclass printmaking course .  Thanks Catherine King, for sharing your photos with us.  Looks interesting I must say.

Carol and Robert shared their extensive knowledge on screen printing with gouaches, acrylics, watercolours, process colours, organic pigment pastes, pigments and a range of artists materials such as varnishes, thickener, retarders and screenprinting paste. 

Carol showed participants how to use stencils to the maximum, how to do washes with filler and how best to use screen painting fluid.   Different types of paper stencil, light sensitive stencils and reversals were also explored. 

Preparing and degreasing screens, applying stencils, cross-linking theory, registration and printing on different substrates, as well as cleaning meshes were also covered.

SSA/RSW/VAS small works and Postcard Exhibition

The SSA/RSW/VAS small works and postcard exhibition opened on Saturday 5th December,  at

Canvas, 46A George St Edinburgh EH2 2LE and runs until 24th December

Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm, Christmas Eve 10am -2pm.

SSA  (Society of Scottish Artists) website


RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour)  website


VAS   (Visual Artists Scotland)  website

Recent piece by Chrissie Heughan which is included in this event.  You can see more of Chrissie's work on her portfolio page on Axis 

Photo Etching Masterclasses Sat 27th Feb + 6th March 2010

Fife (Dunfermline) Print Workshop, The Basement, Dell Farquharson Centre,

Nethertown Broad Street, Dunfermline KY12 7DS  email  aine@ainescannell.com

Paul Musgrove  Photo Etching Masterclasses  Saturday 27^th Feb. & 6th March 2010

Masterclasses in new intaglio techniques  10.00am – 4.00pm.

How to etch plates using  liquid roll on photopolymer emulsion.

Images can be made from photographs, digital files or from drawn artwork;  all can be etched onto the metal plate and then printed using conventional intaglio techniques.

 You will work on A5 plates (148mm x 210mm) so please make your artworks to this scale and proportions. All images should have good tonal contrast with limited mid-tones, neither too light nor too dark.

Digital techniques are extremely useful for making photo positives for photopolymer etching.  A good positive image on film (i.e. Inkjet acetate) is essential.

If you have digital files of finished artwork they should be sized appropriately for the A5 plates we will be using, as the technique relies on a contact exposure with the plate.

Bring along discs, USB sticks etc.,  with your saved artworks or bring your original artwork for scanning.

Hand drawn:  images on tracing paper can be used as can drafting film.

Images on paper can be in most media,  as long as they have good strong blacks and a range of  tones.   All drawing materials should be reasonably opaque.   If you have the facilities at home then scan the images you make and save them to disc or USB stick and bring with you.

If you are unsure what kind of artwork to bring along then please bring a good range of source material with you to work with on the day.*

Bring brushes of various shapes and sizes.

Art materials, pens, pencils, etc.

Cost:  

£60 (non members)

£50  (£10 discount for FDPW members) 

To ensure your place please post your cheque(s) ASAP  to:

Fife (Dunfermline) Print Workshop,

The Basement,

 Dell Farquharson Centre,

Nethertown Broad Street

Dunfermline

KY12 7DS

or drop them in in person ASAP

The cost includes materials, use of press and tools, inks, cleaning fluids and paper.

Places are limited so reserve your place now!!!

*

Please feel free to contact Aine if you want to discuss which images you might use in the photo etch process with Paul.


FDPW would like to acknowledge the generous support received from The Andrew Carnegie Trust which has helped to make these Master classes possible.

Monoprint Masterclass with Eugen Jarych 16th and 23rd January 2010

 Fife (Dunfermline) Print Workshop, The Basement, Dell Farquharson Centre,

Nethertown Broad Street, Dunfermline KY12 7DS  email:  aine@ainescannell.com

Eugen Jarych

Monoprinting Masterclasses

Saturday 16^th and 23rd January 2010

Master classes in monoprinting  10.00am – 4.00pm.

These unique two days of monoprinting opportunities are led by artist/printmaker Eugen Jarych from Dundee, who will bring his own special, creativity and enthusiasm to our workshop.   His unique vision, energy and expertise will provide two days of memorable printmaking!

The two masterclasses will  introduce you to the special joys of monoprinting in our Dunfermline workshop.  You will also come to appreciate the practical aspects of working with others in our artist led organisation and feel comfortable working in this space.

If you are already familiar with some monoprinting techniques, these two days will provide new and stimulating ways to print as you are introduced to a variety of techniques, some old and some new.

Monoprints:  A “painterly” immediate print medium combining drawing, painting and printmaking to produce unique images.

Cost:  

£60 (non members)

£50  (£10 discount for FDPW members) 

To ensure your place please post your cheque(s) ASAP  to:

Fife (Dunfermline) Print Workshop,

The Basement,

 Dell Farquharson Centre,

Nethertown Broad Street

Dunfermline

KY12 7DS

or drop them in in person ASAP

The cost includes materials, use of presses and tools, inks, cleaning fluids, and paper.

Places will be limited so reserve your place now!!!!

FDPW would like to acknowledge the generous support received from The Andrew Carnegie Trust which has helped to make these Master classes possible