Alternative Lithography

Come learn more about alternative lithographic printing using lino with artist and author Scarlett Rebecca.  

Lithography is an ideal printmaking process for taking your drawing to another level and this workshop will introduce an accessible lithographic process that can be reproduced at home without specialist equipment. Often seen as a mysterious and magical process, lithography is a rewarding form of printmaking. Over this weekend we will be utilizing lino as our matrix, using it as a surface from which we will reproduce drawings using a lithographic printmaking process. This weekend course is suitable for beginners with some drawing experience and experienced artists & printmakers who would like to explore a new printmaking process. 

What to Expect 

Day One: We will start the weekend using handmade transfer papers to collect textures, patterns and exploring mark making, drawing on location in Brighton.  We will then bring these back to the Draw studio to collage together and develop the images, and transfer to our plates.   

Day Two: We will print the images we created.  We will explore colour blending using additional layers of expressive and spontaneous marks of monotype, and will employ relief printmaking principles to carve into the plate.  We will finish the weekend with a small and varied edition of prints. 

If you have any questions email us at info@draw-brighton.co.uk  The workshop will run from 10am-5pm on both days with a 1-hour lunch break - you are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or to pop to the nearby Sainsbury’s, or a café on London Road. There will also be extra teabreaks throughout the day.   

What to Bring 

All materials will be provided. You will need to bring:   

• A sketchbook for note taking 
• Apron & clothes suitable for printing 

Getting to the studio

Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility

If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift.

Oil paints will be used during this session - our air purifier and good ventilation to minimise fumes. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)
• Air purification with HEPA filters
• Sick pay for our freelance life models

If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

Cancellations

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.