Come and explore printmaking with an eco-conscious twist! Suitable for beginners.
Discover the creative potential of recycled materials in this hands-on eco-printmaking workshop, where you’ll learn to make prints using recycled Tetra Pak cartons (such as milk and juice boxes). Tetra Pak printing is a unique and sustainable form of printmaking that repurposes everyday packaging into textured, versatile printing plates.
Over the course of the workshop, you’ll explore techniques drawn from intaglio and collagraph printing, using carving, mark-making, layering, and even Chine-collé to build richly detailed prints.
Ideal for both beginners and experienced printmakers, this workshop includes practical demonstrations, individual guidance, and full instruction on the safe use of printmaking tools and equipment. You’ll leave the session with a collection of your own finished prints and the knowledge to continue printing sustainably at home.
Tutor: Sue Bedford
Sue Bedford is an artist and art teacher. Originally from Surrey, she moved to the Essex/Suffolk boarders many years ago. It is here 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
What's Included
Refreshments are provided, but please bring a packed lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to bring
Please bring visual source material, ideas and photos (black and white images are good)
- An apron
- Collage materials and any recycled packaging (Tetra Pak especially the type with a silver polyethylene lining. For example orange juice cartons.)
