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Discoveries Exhibition
An exhibition of work by London artists inspired by the hidden beauty of local nature
2 August - 3 September 2011
We cordially invite you to our private view on 4 August 2011, 7-9pm
Musical accompaniment by Joseph's fiddle
The WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre
Lammas Road (off Lea bridge Road), London E10 7NU
Bys routes 48, 55 and 56, easy parking
Opening times: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, weekends 8am-7pm
2 August - 3 September 2011
We cordially invite you to our private view on 4 August 2011, 7-9pm
Musical accompaniment by Joseph's fiddle
The WaterWorks Nature Reserve and Golf Centre
Lammas Road (off Lea bridge Road), London E10 7NU
Bys routes 48, 55 and 56, easy parking
Opening times: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, weekends 8am-7pm
Contributing Artists
Martin Adams
Valeria Bateson
Katy Goutefangea
Amanda Idowu
Katja Rosenberg
Valeria Bateson
Katy Goutefangea
Amanda Idowu
Katja Rosenberg
Italia Rossi
Martina Simonic Adamic
Judith Symons
Amanda Taylor
Janet Wilson
Martina Simonic Adamic
Judith Symons
Amanda Taylor
Janet Wilson
Italy Collagraph Workshop 2011
We had another wonderful week at Montefiore Castle this year and this time I had 2 Italian students, as well as one woman who came all the way from South Africa to do the course and a woman from Slovenia; all of whom worked very hard continuing long after the 4pm finish till 7 or 8pm sometimes. This year I had 2 very keen interpreters but all my students spoke reasonable English so the interpreters got stuck in to learning about collagraphs too which kept them occupied!
At the same time, a linocut course was going on and an interesting course about theatre design and just like last year we all had lunch together in the Courtyard. The week ended with the Moon Festival - it was just a shame that the good weather did not last. Feedback was good and everyone really enjoyed themselves and felt they had learnt something and produced mounted prints to take home.
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At the same time, a linocut course was going on and an interesting course about theatre design and just like last year we all had lunch together in the Courtyard. The week ended with the Moon Festival - it was just a shame that the good weather did not last. Feedback was good and everyone really enjoyed themselves and felt they had learnt something and produced mounted prints to take home.
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Collagraph Workshop in Montefiore Conca, Italy 18 - 22 July 2011
I shall be running another collagraph workshop in Italy this summer.
The Studio is within The Hilltop Medieval Castle of Montefiori Conca near Rimini with views over the countryside to the Adriatic coast. Last year's workshops were such a success that we have expanded the programme for this summer.
The workshops run from Monday to the Friday from 10 to 4pm and all materials are provided on the course. Other courses will be going on at the same time in adjoining studios and a packed lunch is shared with other students in the courtyard of the castle. In the evenings there are good local restaurants to unwind and relax after working hard in the studio all day.
Scroll down for a short report on last years course
Price is £325/concessions £300 for the course excluding food, accommodation and flights.
links for further information
The Program website
Photos from last years workshop
Location map
Montefiore commune website
The Studio is within The Hilltop Medieval Castle of Montefiori Conca near Rimini with views over the countryside to the Adriatic coast. Last year's workshops were such a success that we have expanded the programme for this summer.
The workshops run from Monday to the Friday from 10 to 4pm and all materials are provided on the course. Other courses will be going on at the same time in adjoining studios and a packed lunch is shared with other students in the courtyard of the castle. In the evenings there are good local restaurants to unwind and relax after working hard in the studio all day.
Scroll down for a short report on last years course
Price is £325/concessions £300 for the course excluding food, accommodation and flights.
links for further information
The Program website
Photos from last years workshop
Location map
Montefiore commune website
ELP Collagraph Workshop - June 2011
I shall be running a similar course to last years with one extra evening added to allow more time for experimentation. We can work on further techniques for those who have done the course before to further your skills.
When - 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June 2011 from 7pm to 10pm
Where - East London Printmakers Studio
Details Here
When - 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 June 2011 from 7pm to 10pm
Where - East London Printmakers Studio
Details Here
2010 News
Italy Collagraph Workshop 2010
We had a wonderful week in the castle studio - there were five Italian students and four from England to enjoy experimenting with collagraphs. The artwork produced was very good and there was time to produce a window mount for the best work produced at the end of the week. This was followed by glasses of proseco to celebrate the success of the workshop and everyone received a certificate of attendance.
Each day a light lunch became a sociable occasion in the castle courtyard outside the studio where the collagraph students joined those doing the Japanese woodcut course. It was rare for people to finish printing at 4pm and sometimes work continued to 6pm! The evenings were fun and a time to unwind with plenty of delicious Italian food and wine - well deserved after the busy working days.
Many thanks to Umberto Giovannini for organising the set of workshops and to Rebecca, my assistant who worked very hard every day and finally to Luca - our fantastic interpreter who coped well with being the only man amongst so many women!
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Each day a light lunch became a sociable occasion in the castle courtyard outside the studio where the collagraph students joined those doing the Japanese woodcut course. It was rare for people to finish printing at 4pm and sometimes work continued to 6pm! The evenings were fun and a time to unwind with plenty of delicious Italian food and wine - well deserved after the busy working days.
Many thanks to Umberto Giovannini for organising the set of workshops and to Rebecca, my assistant who worked very hard every day and finally to Luca - our fantastic interpreter who coped well with being the only man amongst so many women!
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Italy Workshop Details - Website has been published
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5 DAY WORKSHOP IN ITALY 26 - 30 JULY 2010
A wonderful creative holiday opportunity is available this summer, in a large studio set in a medieval castle in Montefiore (literally translated as mountain of flowers), just outside Rimini in Italy. The workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. The workshop will run for 5 days from 10 to 4pm. The studio will be a beautiful cool haven from the heat of the sunshine in the Italian summer. I shall be teaching the workshop and other printmaking techniques will be taught in the first 2 weeks of August.
The cost of the workshop is £300 excluding accommodation and flights.
Description of the Workshop
Producing a collagraph is a simple non toxic process using cardboard rather than lino or metal as the printing plate. The plate is made by cutting into and sticking on everyday materials (such as embossed wallpaper, coffee grains, netting etc) to the cardboard to produce a textured plate rather like a collage. From this, prints are made by using various inking and masking techniques which can produce remarkable sculptural results.
Initially we will experiment with the effect of texture in one colour. As the course progresses we will introduce more colours and other more advanced techniques such as chine colle (adding Japanese coloured paper to the print as it goes through the press) to add depth and interest to the prints. Finally, the skill of presenting the work will be demonstrated on the last day.
Please email me for further details if you are interested.
Experimental Collagraph Workshop - April 2010
I shall be teaching a workshop for beginners and those with some experience which will include use of chine colle, applications of carborundum and masking techniques. I will be structuring the workshop at various levels so that people who have attended a previous workshop of mine can build upon their existing skills whilst also teaching beginners.
When - Wednesday evenings, 7, 14, 21, 28 April 2010 from 7pm to 10pm.
Where - East London Printmakers Studio.
As of 6 February there are 4 places left so sign up as soon as you can if you are interested!
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When - Wednesday evenings, 7, 14, 21, 28 April 2010 from 7pm to 10pm.
Where - East London Printmakers Studio.
As of 6 February there are 4 places left so sign up as soon as you can if you are interested!
Click here to see more details:
