About the Workshops

All print sessions are held at the Digswell ‘Forge’ studios, in the fully equipped print workshop, which houses a large etching press. Other facilities include a kitchen and easy access for wheel chair users. There is ample on-site parking
All workshops are suitable for beginners and experienced artists. The teaching is individual due to the small size of each class, so can be tailored to individual needs. Max 6 per session.

All workshops are £45.00 and include all materials
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The times are 10.30am – 4pm.

The ‘Forge’ is located in Digswell, nr Welwyn, on the Hertford Road. 5 minutes drive from the A1/ M (junc 6) and 7 minutes walk from Welwyn North train station. For directions click here

All print sessions will be run by Sally Tyrie, BA Hons (Fine Art); MA (Fine and Applied Arts). Sally is a practising artist and has been a member of the Digswell print group for over a year. She has also taught in many schools and colleges and has a PGCE in Art Education.

To find out more about her work and / or the workshops see; www.sallytyrie.wordpress.com or e mail sally.tyrie@ntlworld.com

Monoprint and Mark Making techniques workshop for beginners and improvers.

Saturday 10th March

Saturday 5^th May

10.30am - 4pm

A One day workshop, which will cover a range of techniques, media and processes by etching and mark making directly onto an inked up plate combined with embossing techniques using found objects. You will use oil based litho inks and have the opportunity to use a variety of sizes of paper. You will also explore a range of ways to then create a print from your plate using our large etching press and a variety of paper surfaces to create unique and expressive layered imagery.

Testimonials

“....Been to other workshops - thought facilities at Digswell were excellent ...” Jill Taylor 21/ 4/ 2011

“..thoroughly enjoyed the day. The taster day was an excellent introduction to print techniques...Thanks Sally again, I was impressed by your organisation of the day and your teaching- relaxed but to the point and informative”. Caryl Beach 16/ 4/ 2011

There are more workshops in monoprint and other print media planned for this year (dates to be confirmed) and anyone interested in workshops should contact Sally directly if they wish to find out more. sally.tyrie@ntlworld.com  

To download an application form click here