Upcoming classes
Screen Printing for Beginners
A one-day introductory weekend workshop
Held at Creative Arts Napier - Workshop space
10am - 3.30pm, Saturday 2 March 2024
Join Lisa in the relaxed atmosphere of Creative Arts Napier and learn a new skill to take away and print to your heart's content.
You’ll be guided through the whole process of stencil making and screen printing on paper and fabric, helping you to achieve great results. You’ll have a printed tote bag and some lovely printed goodies to take home at the end of the day, plus the knowledge/skills you need to keep going with your new hobby.
You may like to bring a few light-coloured, plain cotton items to print on, such as pillow slips, T-shirts, or tea towels. Heavy weight paper is also a good idea, if making prints to frame interests you.
You will learn:
how to create successful stencil designs for screen printing
How to hand cut stencils for screen printing
Printing and colour blending
Where you can purchase materials to keep going
(Limited to 8 places; pre-payment is required to secure your spot)
$125.00
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• An scalpel knife or similar (the Fiskars brand are available at Warehouse Stationery) plus blades (these need to be pointy for fine cutting)
• Lunch and a drink
• Sketch book, pencils, eraser
• Apron or an old shirt
• a few light coloured, plain items to print on, such as pillow slips, canvas bags, T-shirts, or tea towels. Heavy weight paper is also a good idea, if you want to try paper printing
• Visual insiration: Anything that will help you feel inspired! Eg. From gardening books to magazine cut-outs, fabric swatches, or some of your sketches.
Easy parking outside, and free after 2pm on Saturdays
Textile Pattern Printing for Beginners
A one-day introductory weekend workshop
Held at Creative Arts Napier - Workshop space
10am - 3.30pm, Saturday 23 March 2024
Join Printmaker Lisa Feyen for a play with pattern printing on fabric, suitable for beginners and mixed abilities. You will be amazed with how easy it is to repurpose op shop fabric finds, adding your own touch of magic to pieces for your home.
You will learn how to design and carve a block, ink it up and print on fabric and paper to create unique contemporary repeat pattern designs. The secret of creating seamless repeat pattern blocks that lock together will be revealed, ideal for pillowcases, aprons, tea towels, tablecloths, napkins, wrapping paper, stationery or even wallpaper.
Part of the day will also be dedicated to experimental printmaking with found objects, just for fun!
All materials and a 100% cotton tea towel will be supplied, but you are encouraged to bring a selection of plain or patterned fabric pieces to practice on. Once you have learned how it all works, you can set up your own print studio at home with minimal equipment required.
After the course you will go home with your own designed and printed tea towel, and a satisfying pile of printed pieces for your sewing projects.
Tools will be available for you to use on the day.
Cost: $ 95.00 (includes use of equipment, lino, inks and a plain 100% cotton tea towel)
$95.00
$210.00
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• Lunch and a drink
• Sketch book, pencils, eraser
• Apron or an old shirt
• a few light coloured, plain or patterned fabric pieces to practice on. If you feel confident, maybe some ready-made items - such as a plain T-Shirt may be good, too.
• Visual insiration: Anything that will help you feel inspired! Eg. From gardening books to magazine cut-outs, fabric swatches, or some of your sketches.
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• Lunch and a drink
• Sketch book, pencils, eraser
• Apron or an old shirt
• If you have a Dremel tool, bring it along! These are excellent for experimentation.
• Visual insiration: Anything that will help you feel inspired! Eg. From gardening books to magazine cut-outs, printed photographs, or some of your sketches.
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· A dry point needle for you to keep
· Tracing paper/newsprint
· An A5 Polycarbonate plate
· Use of intaglio inks at the workshops
· Mull cloth for wiping back the ink on the plate
· Wet strength paper to print on (although you are encouraged to also bring some good quality printmaking paper like Fabriano Tiepelo)
(Limited to 10 places; pre-payment is required to secure your spot)
Term 2 - Drypoint etching for Beginners
Evening Class
Held at Creative Arts Napier - Workshop space
6pm - 8pm, Thursdays - 6 weeks:
9 May - 13 June 2024
Learn the simple technique of drypoint etching in this series of six evening classes.
You will explore this technique in depth, play with textures and tone to create your own beautiful edition of hand-crafted fine art prints. This series of evening workshops is perfect for complete print beginners or artists looking to broaden their practice and develop image ideas into multiples. Have fun, meet some like-minded creatives and delve into the world of printmaking. Dry point is a great place to start!
What is Drypoint?
Drypoint is a versatile printmaking process which involves etching an image into a polycarbonate plate ready for printing. Using etching tools, you will carve the surface with your design creating a unique textured plate to print multiple editions from. You will then learn how to ink your plate and print it using the CAN etching press. This technique is perfect for getting lovely atmospheric images with the application of ink, helping you loosen up and enjoy all that drypoint has to offer.
Materials are included in the cost of the course.
(Limited to 10 places; pre-payment is required to secure your spot)
Easy parking outside, and free after 6pm!
Easy parking outside, and free after 2pm on Saturdays
Term 3 - Linocut for Beginners
evening class
Held at Creative Arts Napier - Workshop space
6-8pm, Thursdays - 6 weeks:
22 August - 26 September 2024
Linocut for Beginners is a series of 6 weekly evening classes where you will discover the wide variety of options this medium offers. Suitable for absolute beginners or students who have previously tried some printmaking with lino.
Guided by Lisa, you will work on lino blocks to produce a limited edition of fine art prints in a range of colours. During the six-week course you will explore a range of techniques for adding and playing with colour, including collage (chine colle), colour blending, and using collaged backgrounds.
After completing Term 3, you will be offered the opportunity to progress to term 4 classes, learning how to print in layers of colour using the multi-block technique.
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The first block of A6 lino is included in the course fee, with more lino blocks available to purchase at the class as needed (cash only).
Basic cartridge paper will be available, but you are encouraged to bring good quality A4 printmaking paper for printing your edition. Inks and equipment will all be available to use at the workshops.
(Limited to 10 places; pre-payment is required to secure your spot)
$210.00
Easy parking and free after 6pm!
Term 4 - Linocut evening class
Held at Creative Arts Napier - Workshop space
6-8pm, Thursdays - 6 weeks:
31 October - 5 December 2024
This is a series of 5 weekly evening classes where you will discover the wide variety of options Linocut offers. This course is ideal for those who have completed the Term 3 Beginners class and students who have previously tried some printmaking and understand the concept of relief printmaking.
However, if there are some spaces available - beginners are welcome too!
Guided by experienced tutor and practising printmaker Lisa Feyen from Ink Moth Print Studio, you will work on lino blocks to produce a limited edition of fine art prints using the multi-block technique. You will have the opportunity to explore a range of techniques for adding and playing with colour, including collage (chine colle), colour blending, and using collaged backgrounds. You will even have a play with etching lino to create some fantastic textural effects!
The term ends with an exhibition at CAN*, where you will be invited to share your achievements with friends and family and maybe make some sales too.
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The first block of A5 lino is included in the course fee, with more lino blocks available to purchase at the class as needed (cash only).
Basic cartridge paper will be available, but you are encouraged to bring good quality A4 printmaking paper for printing your edition. Inks and equipment will all be available to use at the workshops.
(Limited to 10 places; pre-payment is required to secure your spot)
*small additional entry fee applies to cover exhibition costs.
$210.00
Easy parking and free after 6pm!
What to expect from an Ink Moth Workshop
Screen Printing
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At Ink Moth Screen printing workshops you will develop an understanding of the concept of stencil making and printing using silk screens on fabric or paper.
Lisa will guide you to create a successful design translatable to screen printing through a hand cut stencil. You will also explore various cutting and printing techniques working with vibrant textile inks.
You can produce a limited edition of art prints on paper or cards, Tee shirt prints, printed tea towels/pillow slips, or squares of fabric for sewing projects - the list is endless!
Lisa will occasionally facilitate a one-day weekend workshop or an evening class course in Screen Printing for beginners, so keep an eye on her upcoming workshops.
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Linocut
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Linocut is a relief printmaking technique, meaning that you apply ink to the top of a carved surface and when printed the carved away marks on the surface stay white, and the parts of the block that are untouched are where the ink prints.
It’s a negative mark-making technique that allows for bold, gestural marks to create dynamic images full of contrast. And it’s very forgiving! So you don’t need superior drawing skills to master lino, just a sense of adventure.
Lisa runs regular weekly evening classes in Linocut for beginners, and monthly Lino Club sessions for those wishing to further their skills with guidance.
Block Printing
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Block printing is a relief technique, where ink is transferred onto paper or fabric from a carved or textured object. You can print these blocks with or without a press, using lino, wood or other various materials, even found objects, household items or veggies! It’s fun, immediate and rewarding, allowing for a wide scope of experimentation. It’s also useful to combine with other crafts such as sewing, collage, and ceramics. If you love creating handmade printed textiles to decorate your home, then this (or screen printing) is the workshop for you.
Lisa will occasionally facilitate a one-day weekend workshop in Block Printing, or integrate it into a Screen Printing evening class, so keep an eye on her upcoming workshops.
Drypoint
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Drypoint is a versatile printmaking process which involves engraving an image into a polycarbonate plate ready for printing on paper. Using etching tools, you will carve the surface with your design creating a unique textured plate to print multiple print editions from. The process of scratching onto the surface creates a slightly raised, rough edge to the lines, known as the burr, giving the printed line a distinctive velvety look. With Lisa’s guidance you will then learn how to ink your plate and print it using an etching press on printmaking paper. This technique is perfect for getting lovely atmospheric images with the application of ink, helping you loosen up and enjoy all that drypoint has to offer.
Lisa will occasionally facilitate a one-day weekend workshop in Drypoint etching, or an evening class course at Creative Arts Napier, so keep an eye on her upcoming workshops (link to mailing list).
Need a workshop facilitated for your group?
No problem! Contact Lisa with your specific requirements
Testimonials
“Lisa is an enthusiastic, encouraging and empathetic tutor. She brings out creativity in her students and allows them to discover and experiment with new ideas in a safe and supportive environment. Her organisation, proactivity and flexibility allow her to get the most out of every workshop. ”
- Rachel Knight
I have loved every second of Lisa’s workshops! I’ve always found it hard to find time and space to exercise my creativity, and these workshops really give me the space I need to explore my ideas and learn new fun techniques. Lisa has really inspired me, reminding me of the importance of leaning into my creative practice, and to be open to new ways of doing things.
Thanks Lisa!
- Sharyn Phillips
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FAQ
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The most important things that you will always need are an apron, a drink bottle, some paper and a pencil and some visual inspiration you have collected (photo’s, drawings, photocopies, magazine snips etc). For specific workshops, you may need a few other things which will be in the individual workshop information.
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Pre-payment for a workshop or course confirms your place. Check your dates carefully; no refunds are given for non-attendance or cancellation at short notice (within 7 days).