Lino Printing & Stamp Making with Diana R Brook
Sunday 4th July
10:00-4:00
£65
Diana has been on the front line as a creative since 1993. Delivering art in the classroom as well as making for herself. She is an Assistant Principal Moderator for art and design A level with the Welsh Board, WJEC, and has been involved with them since 1999. So when it comes to teaching she knows her stuff. Diana is a prolific printer, many of her designs making it on to cards, enamel mugs, tees and totes with her own artist-maker brand growing stronger all the time. Most recently in the time of isolation, Diana became Narbeth’s very own rainbow fairy....decorating windows across the town with her stylised rainbows. She raised a ton of money for charity and has been featured in many news stories.
WORKSHOP: The day will begin with an introduction to linocut, All students will be taught how to use the carving tools and the basic cutting techniques. An initial practice block will be made allowing you to experiment with mark making. You will also will spend time composing your design from either a chosen theme or the natural environment at Insole Court. You may wish to bring some of your own images to work from, however plenty of inspiration is on hand if you need it. You will also be introduced to clever stamp making techniques, and will have the option to print your designs on to a tote bag or create an A3 print and a set of smaller prints.
Please read the covid guidelines below before booking
Where will the workshops take place?
We will be embracing the outdoors and working between gazebos and where necessary the studio space. Outside the studio is a large patio area which houses the outdoor classrooms. The format is 2 people spaced apart at the end of the tables. All tables are separated and at the edges of the space. The tutor will have a teaching desk to work from. Students will be mostly outdoors and asked to wear a mask indoors. Common sense will be applied at all times but even outdoors some may feel more comfortable wearing a mask. Visors are also provided for anybody who wishes to wear them. All students are expected to respect each other’s space and safety at all times.
You are advised to bring layers of clothing as the Welsh weather is a little unpredictable.
What happens if the pandemic is ongoing and government restrictions do not allow workshops at the allocated time?
The workshops will adhere to ALL guidelines and will absolutely only take place if it is safe to do so. No risks will be taken. Please read the T’s and C;s and Covid Guidelines below.
Should I book a workshop if I am unsure what will be happening in 2021 with the pandemic?
This is a difficult one. I can give my opinion and explain my experiences if it helps. I cannot control lockdowns, travel restrictions, and the potential for us to need to postpone a workshop. In 2020 I postponed many guest workshops, but my team and I ran lots of regular classes via zoom and returned to small in person workshops in mid-September. We worked with Welsh Government to keep creative classes running safely as they are so important for wellbeing.
In the first term of 2021 in the second lockdown, we held all workshops online. From May onwards all in-person workshops have taken place in the outdoor classrooms. The students and tutors have adapted together and enjoyed the experience. The studio is accessible for use of machinery and materials. The students enter in small numbers to work in the studio, but are based under the gazebos just outside. I believe we are now more prepared than ever with distancing measures, PPE etc and in general people are more willing to take part in organised activities that they deem safe - whereas initially nothing felt safe! It has been so good for everybody’s mental health to get creating again at the studio and outdoors. If booking a workshop gives you something to look forward to, then it can only be a good thing. We all need a bit of hope and I sincerely hope the guest workshops will see these incredible tutors share their talents with the Beth Morris Workshops community.