Screenprint your own 2023 Calendar

WHAT WILL I GET FROM THIS WORKSHOP?

You will use a stencil screen printing process to design and print a 2023 calendar. A light lunch is provided around halfway through this workshop to keep you fuelled up.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

In this workshop you will be introduced to the process of stencil screen printing – a stencil-based process that uses water-based inks to make many prints of one design. We will work in a collaborative way to share ideas, colours and compositions to make a 2023 wall calendar. You can print more than one calendar at a time if you like – this is what screen printing is set up for! – so additional calendar templates are available to purchase on the day. Perhaps you want to make some as presents?

WHO IS MY TUTOR?

Short & Few runs creative workshops in Ilkley, including printmaking, alternative photography and bookmaking. It is run by Zoe, a qualified and experienced art tutor currently teaching at a specialist arts university in Leeds. My background is in graphic design and typography, but over the years I have developed a deep interest in process-driven arts and hands-on analogue practices. I am a big believer in learning by doing and making mistakes as a form of enquiry, an ethos which underpins my teaching. I love the buzz of seeing what people make when they least expect it, and inspiring people to develop a curiosity for what the arts can be about.

The full schedule of up-coming workshops can be found on the website www.shortandfew.co.uk

WHERE IS THE WORKSHOP HELD?

This workshop takes place in a wooden cabin in Short & Few's garden in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley (LS29) - a purpose built creative space for workshops and relaxing. Please see the FAQ section over on www.shortandfew.co.uk for more information about the work space. Details about the location will be provided on booking.

WHO IS THE WORKSHOP FOR? WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER?

There is no minimum ability expected - anyone with an interest in the arts and printing – or even if you just want to make a 2023 calendar for yourself or as a gift! This workshop is for 18+ and a light lunch will be provided. Do let me know if you have any dietary requirements that need catering for (e.g. vegan, allergies).

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

All equipment and materials are provided. Please wear scruffs so you don’t ruin your best clothes. You can bring cash or pay by card if you want to purchase additional calendar templates to print on to.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

You will be provided with the full address on booking, and a contact address to send your dietary requirements to if applicable. There is plenty of on-street parking; and public transport is close by with the X84 bus at the top of the road, and both Ilkley and Ben Rhydding train stations 15 minutes walk away.

Note that the workshop space for this event is not wheel chair accessible. This is an 18+ event so please bear this in mind when booking.

Any questions please email: [email protected]

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