Paper Lithography: Marks, Surfaces, + Stories

Printmaking / Landscape - Materials included

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Course details

Discover the magic of paper lithography: print, experiment, and create a one-of-a-kind artist concertina book in this immersive workshop.

Paper lithography is a highly accessible form of printmaking that can be carried out with simple equipment, with or without a press.

This course offers a hands-on approach to printmaking without a press, combining creativity, experimentation, and the magic of transforming images into tangible artworks. Experimentation and discovery are encouraged — perfect for anyone wanting to combine mark-making, image-making, and storytelling.

The workshop begins with gathering inspiration from the stunning St Ives landscape through sketching and photography. You’ll then explore which images work best for lithography, learn how to edit them for printing, and experiment with mixing inks, preparing plates, and trying different printing methods to discover the unique effects this technique can produce.

In the final stage, you will build the foundation of a concertina book and develop it into an expressive, cohesive structure. By integrating prints, collage, and thoughtful design, you will create a visual narrative that brings together everything you’ve learned. By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your paper lithography skills and produced a unique artist book that reflects your personal visual story.

Day to day plan

This is a rough indication of what to expect over the course. However sometimes the structure of the days may alter depending on the nature of the group and weather.

Day 1

Begin with an outdoor session to gather reference photos and sketches, followed by an introduction to basic paper lithography printing.

Day 2

Focus on experimenting with lithography, exploring creative ways to take your prints beyond the basics.

Day 3

Transform your prints into a concertina book, combining design, collage, and composition into a complete artwork.

What will I learn?

This course is ideal for anyone interested in exploring printmaking in a hands-on, creative way, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience. It’s perfect for artists, illustrators, or makers who want to experiment with mark-making, image-making, and storytelling, and for anyone curious about turning their ideas into a unique, tangible artist book. No press is required, making it accessible to all who want to explore paper lithography and develop their own visual narrative.

Paper Lithography: Marks, Surfaces, and Stories

Printmaking / Landscape – Materials included

We haven’t scheduled this course yet. Please email us to register your interest for future availability.

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Taught by

Helen
Ward

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Cross pollination, experimentation and combining different techniques is very much part of my creative practice. Born from observing, experiencing and reflecting on time spent out in the landscape. It is exciting to watch students who have never tried paper lithography, grasp the technique and run with it!

What to Bring

Our studios are fully equipped and we provide you with all the materials you need for your course. However, if you have a favourite set of brushes or any specialist materials that you would prefer to use, please bring them with you.

Timings and Breaks

The first day starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm, please aim to arrive ten to fifteen minutes before the start time.

All course days after that start at 9.30am and finish at 4pm and there will be an hour for lunch. There are plenty of nearby places to eat and we will serve tea and coffee at break times during the day.

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