Highland Print Studio

This course will explore the combination of text and image within Print processes. We will explore the sequential rhythms of the way we look, the conceptual leaps we make between words and image, and the use of juxtaposition to construct and reconfigure meaning.

With this process we treat our printing paper with a photographic emulsion and use UV light to expose our images onto the paper itself before developing the beautiful deep blue prints.

Collagraph is a method of printmaking that uses texture to create a wide variety of tone and line on a plate. The process begins by making a textured plate from a thin mount board base where a variety of materials are applied to create an intricately textured printing plate. The plate is printed using an etching press and can be printed intaglio, relief or both.

On this two-day workshop you will learn the basics of preparing hand drawn separations using a range of mark making technique and paper stencils to create a small edition of original prints.

Print your own Christmas Cards this year with a linocut design that you have created here at the studio on this taster session

Print your own Christmas Cards this year with a linocut design that you have created here at the studio on this 3 hour taster session

This weekend class will be a great introduction to etching. Work directly onto a steel plate, developing images through various hand applied techniques.

Using sketches and photographs, participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to the tools and techniques of wood engraving; cutting and printing onto lemonwood blocks to achieve diverse results from experimental, abstract cuts to detailed representational pieces.