75A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield. WF14 8AT

Contact: tel/fax 01924 497646

e-mail: print.workshop@btconnect.com

Courses 2008
Workshop Courses If interested contact Kathryn or phone 01924 497646 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Most courses are £100 but just e-mail or ring for the up-to-date details office is open Tue, Wed Thus 9.30 to 5.30 Essential Information* All course prices include basic materials. If you need to cancel your place on a course, you are required to give at least 5 working days notice. The refund will be given in the form of a credit note, which can then be used in payment towards another course. No refunds will be issued if the period of notice is less than 5 working days. West Yorkshire Print Workshop reserve the right to cancel courses. If this happens, full refunds will be given. Please note if we do not provide the course you are looking for or if a course is fully booked, do get in touch as we can always arrange something to suit you. Membership Standard Membership entitles you to a 10% discount on all courses, use of our excellent printmaking facilities during opening hours, our quarterly newsletter, the opportunity to attend/participate in promotional events and exhibitions, and costs £40 per year. Keyholder Membership entitles you to all of the above plus 24 hour access. If you decide to join as a member within 2 weeks of completing a course, we offer guaranteed technical support for your first 12 hours in the workshop in the particular technique you are using.
Etching, Aquatint and Drypoint Courses: These courses can be run by arrangement for any group of four people or more. If you have a group just contact Paul Hudson
Introduction to Etching ~ Paul Hudson
Introduction to Etching Thursday evenings starting 1st May for 3 weeks 6.30-9.30pm Learn to etch and print a metal plate using traditional hard and soft ground techniques, and excellent facilities. top	£100p/p
Screen Printing ~ Clare Caulfield
Screen Printing Clare Caulfield 3rd & 4th May 10am-4pm Learn the processes involved in translating drawings and photographs into a screen print. Explore this diverse medium in a friendly learning environment using our excellent facilities. Suitable for all. top	£100p/p
Introduction to Printmaking	£110
Introduction to Printmaking Wednesday evenings, starting 14th May for 6 weeks 6.30-9.15pm Suitable for complete beginners, this course will introduce you to a range of techniques, including drypoint, etching, linocut and monoprint, and aims to give you a grounding in the basics of printmaking. top	£110p/p
Etching/Aquatint Masterclass ~ Andrew Hambleton
Etching/Aquatint Masterclass Andrew Hambleton 31st May & 1st June 10am-4pm An advanced course with a skilled local artist. Learn techniques such as sugar lift and spit bite, and combine with etching to advance an understanding of the media, and obtain a more professional result. top	£120p/p
Printing T-shirts and Bags ~ Carol Southern
Printing T-shirts and Bags Carol Southern 7th & 8th June Print and take home a t-shirt and bag printed with your very own design! No experience necessary, 2 t-shirts & 2 bags included in course cost (child sizes also available). top	£100p/p
Sensory Stories ~ Amy Hirst
Sensory Stories Amy Hirst 12th June 10am-3pm Indulge your senses and stimulate your imagination! A fun and interactive session using materials, objects and food to inspire ideas, memories and stories. top	£35p/p
Felt-Making for beginners ~ Catherine Green
Felt-Making for beginners Catherine Green 14th June 10am-4pm Create a beautiful piece of hand-rolled felt to use as a wall hanging or accessory, inspired by your own images. top	£50
Printing from a Collage ~ Janine Denby
Printing from a Collage Janine Denby 21st & 22nd June 10am-4pm Produce lovely textural prints using a variety of materials obtainable in the home. Ideal for beginners or those with some experience. top	£100p/p
Make a Mixed-Media Canvas ~ Catherine Green
Make a Mixed-Media Canvas Catherine Green 19th July 10am-4pm Experiment with different media including fabric, bondaweb, printing and painting, and bring together to produce a mixed media canvas. top	£50p/p
Screen Print ~ Clare Caulfield
Screen Print Clare Caulfield 19th & 20th July 10am-4pm Learn the processes involved in translating drawings and photographs into a screen print. Explore this diverse medium in a friendly learning environment using our excellent facilities. Suitable for all. top	£100p/p
Introduction to Mould Making & Casting
Introduction to Mould Making & Casting Eva Mileusnic 4 Saturdays, starting 5th July 10am-4pm Create a two part mould, learn to cast an object, and create multiples to take home when you leave!	£180p/p
Bookbinding & Artist Books ~ Alison Hardcastle
Bookbinding & Artist Books Alison Hardcastle 12th & 13th July 10am-4pm An introduction to bookbinding, covering a number of techniques which can be used to make artists' books. Come away with your own hard back bound book.	£100p/p
Introduction to Printmaking
Introduction to Printmaking Wednesday evenings, starting 13th August for 6 weeks 6.30-9.15pm Suitable for complete beginners, this course will introduce you to a range of techniques including drypoint, etching, linocut and monoprint, and aims to give you grounding in the basics of printmaking.	£100p/p
Experimenting with Photopolymer ~ Kathryn Desforges
Experimenting with Photopolymer Kathryn Desforges 23rd & 24th August 10am-4pm Learn to use a light-sensitive film to transfer drawn or photographic images onto a metal plate, (without using acid), and experiment by using this highly versatile technique combined with other forms of printmaking.	£100p/p
Willow Sculpture ~ Kate Woodfield
Willow Sculpture Kate Woodfield 2nd & 3rd August 10am-4pm An introduction to working with willow. Create large and small decorative structures for your home or garden which can be covered, woven into or left bare to show their full structural glory. Outside if weather permits!	£100p/p
Waterless Lithography ~ Jenny Thomas
Waterless Lithography Jenny Thomas 6th & 7th September 10am-4pm An alternative to stone lithography, using a modern technique involving water-resistant silicone. A very expressive and painterly form of printmaking.	£100p/p
Collagraph/Carborundum Masterclass
Collagraph/Carborundum Masterclass Peter Wray & Judy Collins 13th & 14th September 10am-4pm Explore this versatile technique and create rich textures and colours with the guidance of two experienced printmakers.	£120p/p
Felt-Making for Beginners ~ Catherine Green
Felt-Making for Beginners Catherine Green 13th September 10am-4pm Create a beautiful piece of hand-rolled felt to use as a wall hanging or accessory inspired by your own images.	£50p/p


WYPW also offers other courses such as Felt-Making for Beginners, Waterless Lithography, Relief Printing, Introduction to Printmaking, Life Drawing, Mould Making and Casting, Collagraphy, Fabric Printing and more!

Weekend courses can act as a lead-in to membership and use of our print facilities to work on individual projects, or further one to one training can be arranged to build confidence and assist new members with their first few sessions. A concessionary rate is available to Kirklees residents who hold a priority passport. Please contact us at print.workshop@btconnect.com or on 01924 497646 (answer phone) for more information.
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