Printmaking Workshops
At Hope Press we offer printmaking workshops at the studio in Adelphi Mill in Bollington.
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Try your hand at kitchen lithography, lino-cut, making greetings cards, wood-cut, drypoint, etching, reduction printing and multi-colour prints.
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Classes are for people looking to develop a new skill, or can be a lovely focus for groups looking to celebrate birthdays, hen-dos etc, or for corporate team-building.
I can cater for groups up to six and provide all the materials required. ​Get in touch via my email bybemo[at]gmail.com to check availability.
Kitchen Lithography
Kitchen litho was my gateway into printmaking. It is very loyal to the marks you make, so whether you paint with a brush or draw with a pencil it's very free and expressive. It uses really safe, affordable materials – in fact, all stuff you can find in your kitchen cupboard.
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Who’s it suitable for: sticky oily inks means kitchen litho suitable for anyone of 8+
When? Book a slot below or a time that suits you
How Long? 3 Hours
Cost? £45 for a three-hour introductory session. All materials included
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Print and Sip Lino Taster
Are you looking for a arty night out in Bollington? Come along to an evening of 'vino and lino' and make something stunning!
There are few things more satisfying than the 'peel and reveal' of your first lino cut print. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of the art: planning a striking image, cutting your lino, and pulling prints on our printing press.
It's a great activity to enjoy with friends over a glass of something refreshing. You'll need to bring your own bottle, but you'll go away with a print-run of lovely prints on high-quality paper. You can even add a frame for your masterpiece for an additional £10.
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When? Choose a time or request something to suit you
Cost: £30 for a two hour session
Screen Print a T-Shirt for Kids
If you're looking for a crafty activity for the holidays, look no further! In this class we work with youngsters of 6+ to develop a design for a t-shirt, cut a stencil and print their very own t-shirt!
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The t-shirts are organic and really nice quality - something lovely to take home. Bring along another white t and they can print their design again for free.
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The classes take place in our lovely light studio in Bollington.
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Parents can chose to take part, can watch, or there's room in the studio to read a book or do some work.
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Who’s it suitable for: anyone of 6+
When? Book a time that suits you or choose from the drop down. 1.5- 2 hours.
Cost? £22 for kid sizes / £25 for adult sizes. All materials included.
Two-colour Lino Workshop
Lino Cut has to be the most satisfying of printmaking techniques. The slice of the gouge through the lino, the crisp whites and colours of the print as you ease it from the block…
Lino has enormous range and possibility and is incredibly accessible. Whatever your experience, you can make something lovely with lino.
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Who’s it suitable for? Anyone over 8 with a modicum of respect for sharp tools!
When? Book a time that suits you
Cost? £45 for a three-hour introductory session. All materials included
Drypoint
For me, drypoint is the overlooked underdog of the printmaking world: it’s often eclipsed by it’s swashbuckling cousin etching. But oh! The velvety blacks, the elegant lines, the immediacy. Use a needle or abrasives to scratch an image onto a plate, building up a print of really magical depth and atmosphere.
Who’s it suitable for: anyone of 8+ ( the inks are a bit sticky for smaller printmakers)
When? Book a time that suits you
Cost? £50 for a three-hour introductory session. All materials included
Etching
From its origins decorating knights' armour, etching has an aura of pedigree and possibility. The print is made by corroding material away from metal plates and the variety of marks and effects you can create is almost endless. Techniques have alluring names: spit-bite, sugar-lift, aquatint...
Traditionally the process is fraught with health risks. At Hope Press we use modern acrylic resists and galv-etch mordants to make etching significantly safer.
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Who’s it suitable for: anyone of 15+
When? Book a time that suits you
Cost? £65 for a three-hour introductory session. All materials included. Come and work on a pre-prepared plate to create your own print in a morning