Papercut Screenprinting Workshop with Bench Allen

IT'S ALL FOLK'N PRINT A Papercut Screenprinting Workshop with Bench AllenStep away from the screen and into the world of handmade printmaking.Join illustrator and screenprinter Bench Allen for an evening of cutting, printing, and storytelling as you create your own original screenprints using beautifully simple papercut stencils. Inspired by folklore, nature, and the changing seasons, this workshop celebrates the magic of making by hand - where every cut, layer of ink, and pull of the squeegee leaves its own unique mark.Whether you're an artist, designer, curious creative, or simply looking for a memorable evening making something with your hands, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the wonderfully tactile process of screenprinting - and a collection of prints that are entirely your own.Bench has spent over a decade immersed in the craft of screenprinting, working as both an artist and professional printer. Alongside developing his own distinctive practice, he has printed for artists through Jealous Gallery, live printed at Somerset House's Museum of Edible Earth, and worked alongside celebrated artists including Anthony Burrill and David Shrigley. His workshops combine years of technical knowledge with an accessible, encouraging approach that makes traditional printmaking feel welcoming to everyone.What you'll make: Using hand-cut paper stencils, you'll design and print your own series of bold A5 screenprints inspired by folk tales, myths, symbols, and seasonal rituals - or follow your own ideas entirely. This process embraces the unexpected; every print carries the character of the hand that made it, making each one impossible to replicate exactly.Taking place around Lughnasadh (Lammas), the ancient festival marking the beginning of the harvest, the workshop offers a playful nod to folklore and celebration. Expect bold colours, analogue processes, satisfying layers of ink, and an evening spent immersed in making alongside fellow creatives.By the end of the session, you'll take home a selection of your own original prints, along with the knowledge and confidence to continue experimenting with papercut screenprinting at home using minimal equipment.Come for the printmaking, stay for the stories, good company, and the quiet satisfaction of creating something by hand.

• All printing materials, paper, inks, and tools
• Expert guidance from Bench throughout the session
• A selection of your own hand-pulled A5 screenprints to take home
• A welcome drink from the bar at Something Good Workshops, which will be open throughout the evening

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