Botanical Printing at the Botanical Gardens

Join local artist Jenny for a full-day course introducing you to the art of lino printing. Let the tranquil setting of summer in the Sheffield Botanical Gardens inspire you with botanical shapes to create prints using a wide range of techniques. Jenny uses techniques that can be easily replicated at home so this is the chance to learn a skill which you can continue. You can see examples of Jenny’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.coats.created/ 

You will visit the gardens to collect botanical images and sketches. You’ll then learn to trace these onto soft lino, carve and run a simple first print. You’ll be introduced jigsaw, two-layer and ‘chine colle’ printing techniques incorporating more than one colour. You may want to return to the gardens to collect further ideas.

Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to put all of your learning together to create a final print. You’ll look at how layers can be added to create a really effective final run of prints which you will print to quality paper ready to be editioned.

What’s included:

• All materials and tools
• Your own sketchbook to keep
• Tea, coffee & biscuits throughout the day
• An invitation to develop a new practice in a supportive group
• A calm, inspiring space to explore traditional techniques
• No experience needed – complete beginners welcome.

This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in nature, taking time out to slow down whilst developing a regular creative practice.