Susan always takes her time to explain the process clearly. She encourages her students to be confident in their own creativity and is very enthusiastic about sharing her printmaking skills. - Janet Peck
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I am available to deliver printmaking workshops in the Derbyshire area.
I teach a variety of techniques, and keep class sizes small, so you'll receive personal attention whether you are just starting out in printmaking or an experienced artist. All materials are provided so you can just turn up with your ideas and enthusiasm. Develop your skills and learn something new in Drypoint, Monoprinting or Collographs or combinations of these techniques. I also offer printmaking parties for birthday parties or for those just wanting to have a fun creative time with friends. Please see the participants gallery below for examples of work made on my workshops. Workshop dates can be found on the Events page |
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Susan gave us clear instructions, both verbal and written; showed us a wide variety of examples; there were plenty of materials to experiment with different textures and a good space to work in. We came away having learned to create interesting and sometimes surprising prints . -
Janet Carter.
I have taken a variety of workshops with Susan including Solar Printing, Carborundum, Drypoint and Collograph and have loved them all. -
Joanne Bowes.
Janet Carter.
I have taken a variety of workshops with Susan including Solar Printing, Carborundum, Drypoint and Collograph and have loved them all. -
Joanne Bowes.
Monoprinting
The appeal of monoprinting lies in its unique translucency that creates a quality of light very different from painting on paper.
Monoprinting with Found Objects. These can be common objects that are easily found, netting, lace, plant clippings, twine, paper and more.
Participants use found objects and materials to create original multilayered prints.
The image can be built up with ghost prints and painterly marks worked into the plate in conjunction with your printed found objects to create a unique finished artwork.
Painterly Monoprinting. This is an accessible form of printmaking that requires a minimum of technical application and materials. The resulting prints can range from a ghostly impression to a bold statement and therefore effective for a broad range of ideas. When involving painting and drawing monoprint is ideal for those who wish to evoke more painterly effects from within the print. The creative process encourages experimentation and imagination. The results can sometimes be unexpected, which gives the opportunity to adapt and develop ideas within the work.
Participants use found objects and materials to create original multilayered prints.
The image can be built up with ghost prints and painterly marks worked into the plate in conjunction with your printed found objects to create a unique finished artwork.
Painterly Monoprinting. This is an accessible form of printmaking that requires a minimum of technical application and materials. The resulting prints can range from a ghostly impression to a bold statement and therefore effective for a broad range of ideas. When involving painting and drawing monoprint is ideal for those who wish to evoke more painterly effects from within the print. The creative process encourages experimentation and imagination. The results can sometimes be unexpected, which gives the opportunity to adapt and develop ideas within the work.
Collographs
Much like a collage but with the emphasis on texture to make the printing plate
Collograph is a printmaking technique using a plate that is made from textured materials glued to a backing plate much like a collage. The resulting plate is then sealed ready for inking up and printing. In this workshop participants will use textured materials, and carborundum as well as acrylic gels and varnish to build up their plates.
Participants will also learn how to ink and print a collograph including how to apply colour rubs .
Participants will also learn how to ink and print a collograph including how to apply colour rubs .