From Drawing to Carving: Woodcut Printmaking

Two day weekend workshop

Join tutor Charlie Ash to learn the process of making a woodcut print in a contemporary style; inspired by a tradition of craft and experimentation. ‘From Drawing to Carving’ introduces a diverse and exploratory approach to mark making, where wood carving tools become an extension of drawing.

Woodblock printing is one of the oldest and simplest forms of printmaking, which only seems to add to its magic. During Charlie’s weekend workshop, you’ll develop your ideas in drawing towards a finished printing block, learning about selecting and preparing the wood, safely using and maintaining carving tools, making and transferring guide drawings, applying a wide range of traditional and experimental carving methods, and testing the progress of your work. Whether you have a love for pattern, textures, abstract composition, life drawing or landscapes, carving an image into wood brings an exciting new energy to your ideas, and is a satisfying, rewarding process to learn.

After making some tests, there will be time for you to make an original woodblock from your own design, and print a small edition. From here you’ll focus on the tools and carving styles which suit you, and make your own response to the unique characteristics of woodblock printing. Once you have carved a finished block, you’ll be introduced to a range of techniques for inking blocks, printing by hand, using different printing presses and printing onto papers and fabrics. The workshop is suitable for all ages and experience levels, you just need to bring a few ideas, images or sketches with you to get going.

Do bring an apron to protect your clothes. You will go away with some great designs and your own blocks to use again at home. All materials included.

Terms and Conditions:

Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of the full cost of the course. We reserve the right to cancel the course at a weeks notice if there are less than 4 participants booked.

Please note

We will not be liable for any childcare, travel or accommodation fees lost due to cancellation by us.

Cancellation Policy:

The sum of £50, will be lost If you cancel at short notice (less than 2 weeks before the course start). If your place cannot be filled, no monies will be returned. Please note that it is necessary for tutors to be passed your e-mail address for the purpose of running the workshop, please see our privacy policy. For further information please email us on info@gpchq.co.uk

** Further Information **

Students will need to bring lunch with them, Tea & Coffee will be provided

From Drawing to Carving - Woodcut Printmaking - Workshop with Charlie Ash