{"product_id":"printmaking-from-scratch","title":"Printmaking from Scratch","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eMultiple Workshops Available (See Above)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eClass Times:\u003c\/span\u003e  10:00am - 2:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWith Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJo Constable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA Three-Part Creative Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePrintmaking is full of surprises. Every plate, every layer of ink and every turn through the press reveals something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJoin experienced printmaker Jo Constable for a series of three hands-on workshops, each exploring a different printmaking process and creative approach. Discover the bold simplicity of lino printing, the textured possibilities of experimental collagraphy and the fine detail of drypoint etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach workshop is a complete creative experience, so you can choose the technique that interests you most. Or, for a richer introduction to printmaking, join all three workshops and experience the breadth of both relief and intaglio printmaking methods.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the series you'll learn how printmakers think \"in reverse\" by creating mirror-image printing plates, explore the unique characteristics of different inks and papers, and discover how colour, texture and process influence the final print. Bring along sketches or ideas for an artwork and Jo will help you adapt your design into a successful printmaking project. By the end of each workshop you'll leave with your own hand-printed artwork and the confidence to continue experimenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhether you're completely new to printmaking or looking to try a new process, these workshops offer the opportunity to develop practical skills while discovering the joy of creating original prints by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop One: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBold Beginnings – Soft Cut \u0026amp; Lino Printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foundations of relief printmaking and carving techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearn: \u003c\/strong\u003eHow to simplify an image, think in reverse, use relief inks and create multiple editions from one plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A series of original lino prints from your own artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWorkshop Two:\u003c\/span\u003e Texture \u0026amp; Discovery – Experimental Collagraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building richly textured printing plates using found and everyday materials. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layering, embossing, colour, paper selection and experimental printmaking techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A collection of textured collagraph prints full of character and depth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWorkshop Three:\u003c\/span\u003e Fine Lines – Drypoint Etching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The expressive qualities of intaglio printmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLearn:\u003c\/strong\u003e How to incise, ink and print a drypoint plate, creating delicate lines and tonal effects. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A series of atmospheric drypoint prints from your own design. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eMeet Your Tutor: Jo Constable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Manchester during the punk era taught Jo something that still shapes her creative practice today: creativity flourishes when you're free to experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally trained in graphic design, Jo spent years learning the craft of print before rediscovering her passion for printmaking. Since then, she has exhibited widely throughout Wellington and Auckland and has enjoyed sharing her love of printmaking through workshops and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJo believes printmaking is one of the most exciting creative processes because there are so many ways to approach it. Rather than worrying about getting everything \"right\", she encourages students to experiment, improvise and discover what happens when they embrace the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jo says:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"You don't have to follow the rules. You're simply invited to expand your own creativity and curiosity and push the boundaries.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're carving lino, building textured collagraph plates or creating delicate drypoint etchings, you'll learn practical techniques while discovering how printmaking encourages problem solving, creative thinking and the confidence to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, as Jo likes to say: \u003cem\u003e\"I think I was born with ink under my nails.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents are to bring some sketches and ideas of an artwork that they’d like to create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also bring any flat materials that are suitable for embossing the plate like ‘skeleton’ leaves, corn husks, fine lace etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverything else will be provided by the tutor!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Anyone Do This Class?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! 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