Advanced Woodcut Printing Workshop

Join this advanced relief printing class in London and take your woodcut skills to the next level. If you've already tried your hand at basic printing, this workshop is a wonderful way to rekindle your creativity through more complex methods like multi-coloured reduction and multi-block printing.You'll spend the session in a professional studio environment, where you'll have the chance to experiment with high-quality traditional tools and playful techniques. Your teacher, Alex, will guide you through a structured process designed to boost your confidence and help you master the craft:

• Overview of the studio print archive – Browse examples of finished work to inspire your own designs and get familiar with the expert tools available.
• Planning your print – Map out the reduction cut or multi-block process with expert guidance.
• Printing your edition – Spend plenty of time creating test prints and proofs before moving on to your final edition of prints.
• Packing up – Your individual prints will be rolled into protective tubes, making them easy to get home safely.

To help you continue your creative obsession, you'll receive a hand-picked list of the teacher's favourite material suppliers. It’s a fantastic resource for anyone looking to set up their own practice at home.The studio provides a welcoming, low-pressure atmosphere where you can focus entirely on your work. Evening sessions include plenty of snacks for those coming straight from a busy day, while day workshops feature a light, plant-based lunch of homemade soup and sourdough. You'll leave with a beautiful set of handmade prints and a fresh set of skills that will stay with you long after the class ends.Please note: The studio is located on floor 6 at Regent Studios. If you are not taking the stairs, please take the right-hand lift to floor 6 and head to studio 64B. Please let the teacher know in advance if you have any dietary requirements or allergies.

• Sets of 5 Japanese hand tools: 7mm Aisuki (flat chisel), 7mm Hangito (knife), 4mm V, 5mm U, and 3mm U.
• 1 x A4 4mm Japanese Shina plywood - both sides of the block can be cut and printed.
• 1 x A6 10mm Japanese Magnolia wood block - both sides of the block can be cut and printed.
• 3 x types of printmaking papers (including Japanese Hosho paper).
• Water-based block inks - red, yellow, blue, black, green, and white + any colours can be mixed to make new colours.
• Pencils, erasers, rulers, set squares, etc.
• Pre-cut shapes and pattern blocks you may use in your compositions.
• Tubes provided for all prints created to take safely away.

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