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Pastepaper Workshop

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

The notes received in this workshop stated (in part & abbreviated): Pastepapers have been used since at least as early as 1650.  They were often made in the binder’s shop, but some businesses were set up solely to provide them … Continue reading →

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Natural Dyeing with Kirsten Ingemar

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

5 days natural dyeing at Sturt summer school  was an enjoyable way to start the new year. The course was interesting although I already knew much of what was taught.  I went for several reasons; I’ve never really had a … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Print, Book, Box

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

Monoprinting with Glen Skein. January saw me at Sturt Summer School for 5 days of printmaking.  The program included great live-in accommodation, excellent food and several hundred people all involved in a range of workshops. Unfortunately I was struck seriously … Continue reading →

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Carborundum & Drypoint Printing

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

Workshop with Brenda Tye A fascinating 2 day workshop where I learned a whole bunch of new techniques.  We were asked to bring any sketches or reference material depicting objects from nature.  I photocopied some of my past ideas: As … Continue reading →

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Workshop: The Mono Printed Brushmark

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

Experimental Printing Techniques I’ve mixed feelings about this one day class I attended yesterday.  The finished works shown by the tutor, Vivien Haley, were spectacular, beautiful colour schemes, innovative patterning and quality outcomes. Should I have felt a little put-out … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Paper Felting

Posted on July 10, 2016 by

Whilst I’ve recently concentrated on making my own paper from some of my old prints (and blank paper offcuts) by pulping, remixing and forming new sheets I haven’t actually tried fusing or ‘felting’ lightweight papers together before.  This workshop was … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Hand-embossing paper

Posted on June 1, 2016 by

An interesting one day workshop, not something I see myself doing a lot of but another skill I’m exploring. This technique requires the use of a lightbox and, whilst I have my own purchased model, the tutor brought along a … Continue reading →

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