Printmaking skills and techniques

You will be encouraged to work from your own images both imaginary or purely abstract, using new skills covered on this course. We will be experimenting with unusual materials and techniques as well as the size and shape of your Lino block.

Sue originally trained as a textile designer and has continued to expand her artistic skills in many different media. She has taught these skills to both adults and secondary school students for over 36 years during which time she was Art Adviser for Bexley Education Authority. She has continued to run workshops at the Flatford Mill centre in Suffolk since 1990. Much of her work records the landscape loved by John Constable which continues to inspire her today. In 2000, she exhibited one of her paintings at the Flatford Mill Millenium exhibition alongside one of John Constable’s original pieces!
She is an accomplished watercolour artist but also works with printmaking methods, sometimes combining the two.
Sue has developed an experimental approach to printmaking by incorporating mixed media, drawing, and a variety of unusual printing techniques. Sue regularly exhibits mainly watercolour paintings in local galleries.
For more information and examples of her work, please use this link:
http://suewatercolours.wordpress.com

We have four buildings that are used for visitor accommodation. Whilst most rooms are either en-suite or have a dedicated bathroom, there are some
rooms in The Mill that share showers and toilets at the end of the hall. If this is
un-suitable for you please make the office staff aware upon booking or as soon as possible.

Please be aware that you are visiting a Field Centre that caters in the main for school parties; the accommodation is basic and dormitory style, but warm and comfortable.

Check-in is between 1600-1800, if you are arriving after 1800 please advise us, so we can ensure you are advised of access codes, room key location, and room location.

You will meet the tutor at Dinner, and you will have your first session after Dinner.

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  Expert Tuition
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  Free Wi-Fi
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  Full Board Accommodation
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  Hot and Cold Drinks
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  Picnic Lunch

Full board accommodation and picnic lunch is available for resident bookings only.
Refreshments are included for all, but non-resident bookings are advised to bring lunch with you.

What to bring

It is only necessary to bring a small amount of equipment in order to participate. You will need to bring the following with you. These are suggested basic tools but any other makes are available online from art suppliers such as Jackson’s Arts.

• A set of Lino cutting tools (Essdee cutting blades, baren and handle set £6.99)
• A roller to apply printing ink (Essdee ink roller £8.25, or similar)
• A large wooden or metal spoon (for burnishing the print block)
• An iPhone or iPad/ sketchbook to record images at the venue

All other items will be supplied by the tutor. A selection of printing paper, inks and printing blocks will be available to purchase as necessary.