Date: Tue 11 August | 10am–1pm
Following the success of last month's charcoal portrait workshop, we're returning to portraiture with a focus on colour. This relaxed 3-hour workshop offers the opportunity to slow down, observe carefully and build confidence through a series of guided drawing exercises. We'll explore warm and cool colours, discovering how they can shape the face and create atmosphere within a portrait.
Throughout the session, we'll experiment with a range of observational drawing techniques, helping you loosen up, become more confident with mark-making and develop a stronger understanding of colour in your drawing practice.
You will learn:
Core observational drawing techniques.
Ways to build confidence through expressive mark-making.
How to use line, tone and colour to create depth and character.
All materials and equipment are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. If you have your own favourite drawing materials, you're welcome to bring them along. The workshop takes place in our fully equipped studio in the heart of Abbotsbury.
Date: Tue 13 October | 1pm–5pm
We're often taught to draw only what we can see, but much less time is spent exploring how to draw from our imagination. Learning to invent images allows us to build a closer relationship with the way we draw, helping us become more confident in creating places, stories and dream-like scenes.
During this 3-hour workshop, we'll begin with a series of drawing exercises designed to loosen up before exploring imaginative drawing through a combination of drawing and collage techniques. You'll be encouraged to experiment, take creative risks and discover new ways of developing your ideas on paper.
You will learn:
Techniques for developing ideas through imaginative drawing.
Ways to combine drawing and collage to build compositions.
How to draw with greater confidence and creative freedom.
All materials and equipment are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. If you have your own favourite drawing materials, you're welcome to bring them along. The workshop takes place in our fully equipped studio in the heart of Abbotsbury.
Date: Tue 1 September | 10am–1pm
Discover how a drawing can become a print in this introductory workshop combining portrait drawing and monotype printmaking. Whether you'd like to make a self-portrait or work from a friend or family member (you're welcome to bring someone along), this session offers an enjoyable introduction to both practices.
We'll begin with a series of drawing exercises to loosen up before developing a portrait drawing. During the second half of the workshop, we'll use monotype printmaking to translate your drawing into a unique hand-pulled print, exploring how drawing and printmaking can work together.
You will learn:
Core portrait drawing techniques.
The fundamentals of monotype printmaking.
How to translate a drawing into a finished print.
All materials and equipment are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. If you have your own favourite drawing materials, you're welcome to bring them along. The workshop takes place in our fully equipped studio in the heart of Abbotsbury.
Date: Tue 25 August | 10am–1pm
We're excited to introduce collage to Dorset Printmakers, a practice that has long been central to artist Samsam Petherbridge's work. This playful and accessible workshop explores how collage can expand and support your drawing practice.
We'll begin with a series of observational drawing exercises before looking at the work of contemporary collage artists and asking the question: What is collage, and what can it offer our creative practice? Through cutting, layering and rearranging imagery, you'll discover new ways of thinking about composition, storytelling and image-making.
You will learn:
Different approaches to collage and image-making.
How collage can strengthen observational drawing.
Techniques for composition, layering and visual storytelling.
All materials and equipment are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. If you have your own favourite drawing tools, materials or papers, you're welcome to bring them along. The workshop takes place in our fully equipped studio in the heart of Abbotsbury.
Dates: Wednesday evenings | 6pm–9pm
Thursday all day | 10am - 5pm
If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.
Currently our Open Access sessions focus on relief printmaking using our Victorian Albion Press. While we can't yet offer facilities for intaglio processes, you're welcome to use the studio for lino printing, monotype preparation, drawing or other creative projects that benefit from a shared workshop environment.
Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.
You will be able to:
Work independently using our printmaking facilities.
Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.
Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.
Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.
During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.
Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.
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