Workshops

Woodblock Print Workshops- sheyne tuffery

Saturday / Sunday - 10.30am til 3.30pm Nov 19^th/ 20^th 2011 Wellington

$195 includes all materials @ Hutt Arts Society

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or ring or text - 021 126 1660

Also in Napier - November 5/6th 2011 $225 inc all materials

@ Ahuriri Art School

19 Waghorne Street, AHURIRI , Napier

Telephone 06 834 4686 or 027 255 2002

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Background information on workshops

This workshop is designed for people to make contrasting dynamic prints using methods of tradition , experimentation and handy shortcuts in colour and black and white. It will be a hands on demonstration into the world of woodblock printmaking including the rules and process of the print studio -from the idea to the finished print.

The process will be to make background mosaic patterned prints from printing one single block in differant waysThey link up to make contrasting patterns then printing a silouette block over the top of that. It is a great way to go through the whole process of printing so you get a feel for it then you can elaborate and experiment as much as you like

These workshops uses water based inks which is easy on clean up and friendly on the environment.I will provide all the materials including the press, inks, chisells, paper, rollers, newsprint and custom wood.

You will only need a pencil, old shirt, and some ideas for images you would like to depict in a silouette form in print ,dont worry if you cant think of anything, usually things, will come to you while your making your pattern prints.

The best thing about this workshop is that you will walk away with a folio of great hand made prints to hang on your wall or give away to your friends and family.