Hello, my name is Niki and I'm a Printmaker in Porthtowan, Cornwall.

People that come on my single colour workshops often ask how to blend colours to create a colour roll. This longer Saturday session will teach you just that. Using extender and and white to make translucent or opaque colour rolls, fading from one colour to another. There will be the opportunity to try making a reduction linocut if you wish. This method involves taking a layer of lino away each time that you add another colour. It can be a bit of a head scramble but I'll talk you through all the way!

This will be a relaxed session but packed full of information. This is a longer session than my Blue Bar workshops.

You will learn how to design a print, transfer it to a block and use the correct tools to cut. Then how to mix ink, roll it and how to get the right consistency for a clean print. You will be hand burnishing on different papers. Finally (and quite crucially) you'll learn how to clean your block to preserve it for future use.

• You will learn to cut a piece of lino to create a plate to print from. We'll print it in a selection of colour rolls. 
• I'll show you how to mix inks with extender to create translucent colurs or with white to create opaque ones.
• If you would like to make a reduction print I'll explain this and show you how you can incorporate colour rolls and gradients into this method.
• I will bring a selection of printmaking books for inspiration and some of my prints to explain the difference between a one colour linocut, and then multi block and the reduction method. 
• If you like to plan a design ahead, work to around A5.

You will leave with your prints, cut blocks which you can use again and again (except reduction as you cut away the block as you work), hopefully a smile on your face and a new found love of printmaking!

If you have any issues which you feel will need extra support on the day please let me know beforehand so that I can bring appropriate resources.

Housekeeping

Address

St Agnes Scout Hut
In Trelawney Road Car Park
St Agnes
TR5 0TH

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Parking
There is a pay and display carpark. There is also a regular bus service in and out of St Agnes.

Timings
Please do not arrive before 10.30, the first 15 minutes will be a chance to get a cuppa and say hello, browse the resources and get settled.

What to bring
My intention is for you to be a neat and tidy printer BUT it may be an idea to bring an apron or at least wear old clothes, just in case that ink ends up where it shouldn't! Feel free to bring books, tools and anything else that you may have already. All tools and resources are provided but I know some people like to try things out that they have had in the back of the cupboard for a while. Please also bring a bag to carry your work home, a plastic one if it's raining!

Lunch
There are local shops, pubs and cafes or bring a packed lunch.

Payment
Please pay within 24 hours of your booking.

Refunds
I will offer a full refund up to a month before the event. After that a full refund (minus ticket site fees) if I can fill the place.

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