Back To Basics: Monotype With Mandy Pattullo

Duration: 10 hours over 4 evenings

4 Tuesday Evenings Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 2011

18.45 - 21.15

Horsley, Northumberland

Description

If you have never done any printmaking before and love colour then this is the course for you! Learn how to use rollers and brushes to apply coloured inks to a metal plate then make marks by lifting ink away with a variety of tools. By inking and printing textured papers and fabrics you can incorporate pattern speedily. You can even use natural materials like leaves and grasses to capture great silhouettes without drawing! The plates will be printed using an old fashioned printing press to create unique works of art. There will be demonstrations each week of a variety of methods and creative possibilities followed by time to make numerous prints of your own. You will also receive individual guidance on how to develop you ideas and get the most out of the medium. Experienced printmakers are also welcome with a view to refreshing their skills and extending their ideas

Cost Includes

All tools & materials

Tea & coffee

Essential Information

Suitable for all whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.

Lunch is not provided, however the cafe & pub are open daily or you’re welcome to bring a packed lunch

Wear old clothes & an apron (more details of what to bring with you will be sent to you before the class)

Cancellations made by you, more than 4 weeks before the date of your course, carry a £50 cancellation fee, EXCEPT one-day courses when NO REFUND can be given.

Cancellations made by you with four weeks notice or less will result in NO REFUND unless the vacated place can be filled.

There will be a FULL REFUND or equivalent course transfer if the workshop is cancelled by the course provider.

If you book accommodation and/or travel to attend the workshop, please take out adequate insurance in case you are unable to attend or the workshop is cancelled for reasons outside our control.

About Mandy Pattullo

Mandy Pattullo is an artist who works with textiles, printmaking, photography and artists books. She trained as a surface pattern designer and as a teacher. She exhibits widely in the North East and is a professional selected member of Designed and Made. As well as teaching for CLL she work for ARP Design, for the NHS on an arts project in a hospital and is involved in community arts