Location: Classroom
About the course
Taking the natural environment of the Botanic Garden as inspiration, you will create original intaglio prints by using repurposed packaging as a printing plate. You will scratch, cut and peel away the surface to add texture, marks and lines. Utilising the character inherent in the recycled materials, you will be encouraged to use the folds and shapes found in the packaging, as an integral part of the print. You will learn how to ink and print your image on a small, table-top press. Developing your work throughout the day using a limited colour palette to create multiple, varied prints. All printing materials will be provided and tools will be available to use. Gloves and cleaning materials will be supplied but please wear old clothes or bring an apron. Feel free to bring your own packaging to try.
The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience
About the tutors
Charlotte Aldis and Patsy Rathbone are Cambridge-based printmakers, who work together as Studio84. As well as their own private practices, they regularly teach printmaking workshops in schools, adult education and for company away days.
Bookings for this course will close 23 April
Please take the time to read our course cancellations and refunds policy.
Please note that once this course has been filled, you can email education@botanic.cam.ac.uk to be added to a waiting list.
