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2017 WORKSHOPS

By Debra on December 17, 2016

Debra Bowden Open Studio

The Hub, Market Street, Thomastown, County Kilkenny

086 067 8314

info@debrabowden.com

www.debrabowden.com

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My printmaking practice focuses on hand burnished, environmentally friendly techniques. Hand burnishing is a method of producing a print without the use of a printing press. The impression from the block or plate is transferred using a bamboo baren; a Japanese hand held printing pad or a wooden spoon.  My aim is to introduce students to a variety of techniques which can be easily continued anywhere; all that is required is a table, water and each individual’s creativity. All workshops are small groups, so early booking is advised. Deposits are required within two weeks after booking to secure a place (please see details below). Deposits are non refundable if a booking is cancelled 48 hours prior to the workshop.

 

JANUARY 2017

CARD MAKING WORKSHOPS

 

DATES: SATURDAY 7TH & SUNDAY 8TH

TIMES: 10.30 – 11.30, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGES: 4 – 7 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATES: SATURDAY 21ST & SUNDAY 22ND

TIMES: 10.30 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGES: 8 – 12 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

 

DATES: SATURDAY 28TH & SUNDAY 29TH

TIMES: 10.30am – 12noon, 1 – 2.30pm OR 3.30 – 5pm

AGES: TEENS – ADULTS

COST: €25 per person, per session, including all materials

€20 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 2017

 

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK

Japanese woodblock (Mokuhanga) is an ancient technique that dates back to the 8th century. As an artist living in this modern world of technology, it is important for me to share the basic skills of the oldest printmaking technique which Japanese artists have perfected over the centuries. Prints are produced by hand burnishing carved woodblocks with water based inks and watercolours. I provide all traditional tools and materials, including a range of Japanese papers.

 

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK – TWO DAY WORKSHOP

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DATES: SATURDAY 4TH & SUNDAY 5TH

TIMES: 10.30am – 4.30pm

AGES: TEENS – ADULTS

COST: €170 for both days including all materials

€85 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

This two day workshop is suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience who would like to refresh their knowledge and improve their basic skills. The focus is on printing an edition (a series of identical prints), achieved by using the Japanese registration method of Kento. Students will learn how to print each layer with watercolours, to produce a small edition of two colour prints, maximum size 15 x 15cm.

 

 

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK – 1 DAY WORKSHOP

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DATE: WEDNESDAY 8TH

TIME: 10.30am – 4.30pm

AGES: TEENS – ADULTS

COST: €85 including all materials

This one day workshop is suitable for complete beginners and includes practical sharpening, carving and printing demonstrations. Participants will learn how to design, carve and print a series of black and white prints, maximum size 15 x 15 cm.

€50 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

 

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK – MINI PRINT WORKSHOP

DATES: SATURDAY 11TH & SUNDAY 12TH

TIMES: 10.30am – 1pm OR 2 – 4.30pm

AGES: TEENS – ADULTS

COST: €40 per person, per session, including all materials

€25 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

COLLAGRAPH – TWO DAY WORKSHOP

DATES: SATURDAY18TH & SUNDAY 19TH

TIMES: 10.30am – 4.30pm

AGES: TEENS – ADULTS

COST: €150 for both days including all materials

€75 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

A collagraph is the printed result of a collage. A variety of textured materials and found objects (feathers, leaves, fabrics and papers etc.) are glued onto a thin base and printed as a combination relief/intaglio plate (high and low surfaces). A wide variety of textures creates a huge range of interesting effects. I provide some textured materials, but feel free to bring some of your own if you wish.

 

 

MID TERM MONOPRINT FOR CHILDREN

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DATE: WEDNESDAY 22ND

TIMES: 10.30am – 11.30 am, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGE: 4 – 7 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATE: THURSDAY 23RD

TIME: 10.30 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGE: 8 – 12 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATE: FRIDAY 24TH

TIME: 10.30am – 12noon, 1 – 2.30pm OR 3.30 – 5pm

AGE: TEENS

COST: €25 per person, per session, including all materials

€20 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

A monoprint is a unique, ‘one-off’ print. Participants will explore a variety of techniques to achieve a painterly print by drawing and painting onto a flat, smooth surface and printing onto a variety of papers. Added textures can be achieved with found objects; feathers, leaves, fabric and papers etc. of which I provide, but feel free to bring some of your own if you wish.

 

MARCH 2017

 

CARD MAKING WORKSHOPS

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DATE: SATURDAY 4TH

TIME: 10.30 – 11.30, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGE: 4 – 7 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATE: SUNDAY 5TH

TIME: 10.30 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGE: 8 – 12 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATE: SATURDAY 18TH

TIME: 10.30 – 11.30, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGE: 4 – 7 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATE: SUNDAY 19TH

TIME: 10.30 – 11.30am, 12.30 – 1.30pm OR 2.30 – 3.30pm

AGE: 8 – 12 YEARS

COST: €15 per child, per session, including all materials

€10 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

DATE: SATURDAY 25TH

TIME: 10.30am – 12noon, 1 – 2.30pm OR 3.30 – 5pm

AGE: TEENS – ADULTS

COST: €25 per person, per session, including all materials

€20 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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