Imagine creating atmospheric, layered art you love, in your home studio, with no new art supplies or complex processes.
- You want to create layers, depth and emotion in your art, but currently have no idea how to get there
- You’re always seeing layered, soulful art online and in exhibitions and thinking, ‘how on earth did they do that?’
- You take your sketchbook out into nature, but then get paralysed when it comes to describing how you feel about the landscape
- You finally get to the studio and find that you can’t convey the landscape you so loved yesterday or last week
With ‘Landscape Impressions’ you’ll find there’s another way into this. Imagine:
- Making your own unique library of expressive marks to return to again and again
- Loosening up your process of working on paper, so that you’re no longer paralysed in the studio
- Having the tools to finally get to grips with making landscape art that you love: beautiful marks, compositional skills and loads of layers!
- Feeling like you’ve captured what it felt like to be there (even if it doesn’t look exactly like the landscape)
- Peeling back the paper from your surface to reveal colours and marks you really love
- Feeling happy with uncontrollability, constraints and serendipity (yes, that is possible!)
During this course you will:
- Produce a series of your own unique hand-printed landscapes
- Know which paper, inks, paints and tools you’ll need for your home printmaking studio
- Discover new mark making techniques
- Use your own photos and sketches to make artworks
- Feel confident in composing your images
- Make stunning collages
- Get ideas for how to work on the prints that didn’t work out
- Learn how to crop and mount your artwork to make it look great
This self paced video course with lifetime access costs £95.
What do people say about my teaching?
“I love a course that gives you ideas and techniques which seem to merge almost seamlessly into your own practice.
A course that challenges you to take your work further.
A course that provides techniques which on the surface seem simple but which can be combined in so many ways they create something complex.”
“I’m having a blooming lovely time working through all your videos. Made piles of prints. Totally hooked. Most creative thing I’ve done in ages.”
“Very clear presentation…the freedom and permission it gives to someone who was instructed in the rather rigid studio printmaking tradition.”
“I liked your relaxed manner and the pace”
“Thank you for the excellent online monoprint course- the delivery and content of each session was spot-on, informative and relaxing to watch and print along with.”
“Calm, friendly and positive”
“Just wanted to drop you a line to say how much I value your monoprint workshop and your teaching. You have a lovely, reassuring and informative approach which makes it a delight to learn from you, nicely balanced by your encouragement to explore one’s own unique way.”
I have really enjoyed your course. It provided the structure I needed to think about printmaking in a concentrated manner.
What’s included?
- Approximately 2 hours of video tutorials between 2 and 12 minutes long so you can easily digest the content, re-watch whenever you want and fit into your pockets of time.
- A materials and stockists list, plus home found alternatives to you don’t have to buy more supplies!
- Lifetime access so you can re-watch to your hearts content or if you want a refresh after a while.
I’ll be guiding you through:
- All you need to set up your hand print studio (even if that’s on the kitchen table!)
- The best inks, paints and papers to print with so you’re set up to win from the start
- Composition, print planning and colour mixing – these will make a big difference to your art practice as well as printing
- All the simple hand printing techniques that you’ll need to start making beautiful marks on paper
- Working through a landscape monoprint from start to finish so you can see each layer and how it contributes to the whole
- Loads of ideas to make great art from the prints that didn’t work out (yes, there will be a few, but you’ll learn to love them)
- Cropping and mounting prints for display so you can make good prints look great.
What will happen when I enrol?
- You’ll receive an email from Kajabi, the course platform I use, inviting you to Login, and your course should be waiting for you in the course library.
- You can go into the course platform at any time to watch, and re-watch the course videos
- You have lifetime access to the course content
What students say:
Who is this course for?
Beginners or those with some printmaking or artistic experience.
If you’ve ever wanted to try printmaking but been put off by having to join a print studio then this course is for you. You DON’T need to know ‘how to draw or paint’. Hand printmaking is accessible to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I access the videos?
You’ll receive an email from Kajabi – the platform I use for you to access the course. You’ll be prompted to make a password and login, then you’ll have access to all the course videos straight away.
How long should I take to complete the course?
The course is self-paced so you can take as long as you like. You might like to take one weekend, 4-5 evenings or 3-4 afternoons or mornings. As a rough guide, I spent about 1-1 and a half hours printing during each session, and there are 3 printing session tutorials. There are also several preparation videos.
Do I need speedy internet?
Yes, you will need a high speed internet connection to be able to view the videos.
Can I have a refund if I want one?
I do not provide refunds as you have access to the course content as soon as you enrol. I encourage you to ask me any questions you have before you enrol.
Who is your tutor?
I’m Ruth, an artist with over 20 years of home hand-printing experience as well as extensive print studio experience. I’m a member of Spike Print Studio in Bristol, UK and a recipient of the University of the West of England scholarship. I’ve led workshops with children and adults, those with extensive experience and those with none.
What do I need to take part?
You won’t need much specialist equipment, but a rubber roller, a smooth surface to roll ink or paint onto, thin paper and ink or paint are the essentials.