Printmaking Masterclass - Thursday April 11th - May 2nd (Thursdays)
Printmaking Masterclass - Thursday April 11th - May 2nd (Thursdays)
Discover the craft of printing by hand.
Have you ever wanted to give lino-block printing a go but were put off by the need to join a studio or access a printing press? Have you ever wondered how we achieve such rich and varied colours in our prints? Do you need some inspiration and friendly motivation to get going? Let me guide you through a series of live small group masterclass sessions where you will learn to create your own artwork. The emphasis in the class will be on printmaking techniques that are suited to home (kitchen table) printmaking.
Regular Price to attend: 150euro
Early Bird Offer: 130euro
What you will get out of this Masterclass:
A hands-on experience of our unique painterly printmaking processes.
Guidance and support to create your own artwork - from the starting concept through to your finished artwork.
An original print from Superfolk (which will I will make as part of the printmaking sessions) and shipped to your home at the end of the course with no additional charge.
An understanding of the tools and techniques of relief block printing (including lino cutting tools, lino carving, combining and mixing colours, colour registration and layers, and paper choices.)
A digital reference booklet explaining all the terminology, and tools needed and an outline description of all stages of our printmaking process.
A comprehensive list of items to purchase to get you started on your journey.
Live classes will include opportunities for you to ask plenty of questions and troubleshoot your artwork as it develops.
Membership of a private class Facebook group to share your work with the class and ask questions during the week.
A link to a recording of the class that will remain valid for 7 days so that you can rewatch if you miss the class or wish to check back on any aspect of the class.
Who will deliver the Masterclass?
All class sessions will be led by Jo Anne Butler who is a design consultant, interior architect and curator with 10 years of printmaking experience. Jo Anne has developed the unique, recognisable style of printmaking that Superfolk has become synonymous with. She has a deep understanding of colour and an interest in crisp, simplified natural forms. Jo Anne has a BFA in Fine Art, a BSc in Architectural Science and an MArch in Architecture from UCD Dublin and the Aarhus School of Architecture, Denmark. Her work has been recognised by the Arts Council of Ireland and published by Princeton Architectural Press.
Who is this class suitable for:
This class is suitable for beginner to intermediate-level students who wish to gain hands-on experience with the Superfolk printmaking process and develop your own artwork under the guidance of an experienced instructor.
Details:
Regular Price to attend: 150euro
Early Bird Offer: 130euro
Number of classes: 4 classes
Each class duration: 1 - 1.5 hours
Max number in each class: 15 max
This course will be delivered live via Zoom.
Each session will be recorded and available to class participants to rewatch for 7 days.
All times are GMT.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT US:
“Renowned for their colour-saturated prints and painterly printmaking style technique, Superfolk is now offering spring online classes offering participants the chance to make their own lino-block prints. Jo Anne Butler, Superfolk’s co-founder explains, “For many years people have been getting in touch wanting to learn more about how we make our prints. We share our process a lot on Instagram. The simplicity of this type of printmaking is really appealing. I know that people watch how we make our prints and think to themselves that they would love to make a print themselves, now we are inviting them to do exactly that.”
This hands-on masterclass series will include guidance and support to create your own artwork – from the starting concept through to a finished artwork. Live classes will include opportunities to ask plenty of questions and troubleshoot your artwork as it develops. Students will also gain an understanding of the tools and techniques of relief block printing (including lino cutting tools, lino carving, combining and mixing colours, colour registration and layers, and paper choices.)
This online masterclass series will run on four consecutive Thursdays from April 11 to May 2. The emphasis will be on printmaking techniques that are suited to home (kitchen table) printmaking. No printing press is required. Participants will also have a digital reference booklet explaining all of the terminology and tools needed and a description of the printmaking process. After the course, students will also receive one of Superfolk’s beautiful prints”
The Gloss, Penny McCormick