A fun, creative day for families
Explore and experiment with various printing and stamping techniques in this engaging workshop. Experiment with a diverse range of wet and dry materials, unlocking the potential of each medium. Investigate the fascinating process of mono printing, where each print is a unique masterpiece.
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Craft your own collagraph print block by assembling a collage of materials on cardboard and delve into the world of stamp-making to create personalized stamps for paper printing. This workshop is not only an opportunity for artistic expression but also a chance for collaboration between young minds and their accompanying adults.
About the tutor
Sue Bedford
Sue Bedford is an artist and art teacher. Originally from Surrey she moved to the Essex/ Suffolk boarders many years ago. Where she is inspired by the natural world and many of her works are closely observed form her surroundings.
She studied Surface Pattern Design in Somerset and later a degree in Design Studies from the University of East Anglia.
Sue started her career in art as a Textile Designer. She worked for many years in the fashion and the furnishing industry, creating surface patterns for fabrics. Her designs have been featured in many well-known stores for example Top Shop and M and S. After leaving college she worked for Portmeiron’s fashion company “Cara”. Her designs were worn by characters on 2 well known soap operas.
Many of these early influences have continued to inform her work and her strong sense of colour is evident in her work today. Instagram; @dottybee93
About Flatford Mill
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.
Explore our range of craft courses hosted by our engaging tutors and learn from their expertise and skills. Our art courses are a chance to meet like-minded people and a chance to unwind from everyday life. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Hot and Cold Drinks
Refreshments are provided, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to bring
Please gather and bring with you scrap materials with intriguing textures such as tin foil, clingfilm, string, cardboard scraps, and textured wallpapers to add depth and dimension to your prints.
An Apron each
Refreshments are provided, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Opportunities to attend this course
This course is not currently available to book. Dates will follow soon.
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