Join local artist Alicia Breakspear for a half-day of learning how to create botanical prints from nature. In this 1-day workshop, you'll learn the process of botanical printmaking and come home with a selection of original prints on premium papers. Alicia will provide you with a selection of pressed flowers which have been picked from the farm and are in keeping with the changes of the season. You'll then learn to ink evenly and print from these flowers using a tabletop etching press and create original pieces of artworks on paper.
We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting a little inky. We will be using non-toxic soy-based inks.
You'll leave with a selection of prints that you have made. This is usually around 5-10 prints. A kit list and step-by-step guide.
9:30am – Arrive and enjoy a warm welcome from Alicia with morning pastries, tea, and coffee.
10am – Begin your workshop by learning the fundamentals of botanical printmaking. Alicia will guide you through the process, showing you how to select seasonal pressed flowers, ink them evenly, and use a tabletop etching press to create beautiful prints on premium paper. Continue your hands-on workshop, experimenting with layering, composition, and inking techniques. Create a collection of 5-10 original prints, with guidance from Alicia to help you perfect your artworks. Wrap up your workshop with a final review of your prints and receive a kit list and step-by-step guide. Take home your handmade prints and everything you need to continue your botanical printmaking at home.
1pm – Enjoy a delicious Farm Lunch, giving you time to relax and chat with fellow participants.
Our half-day Printmaking Workshop at Nancarrow is £85 per person, which includes tea, coffee and snacks on arrival, your workshop with Alicia Breakspear, and a hearty Farm lunch.
If you're thinking about purchasing a Day at Nancarrow as a gift, much like our other vouchers, you can choose from an e-voucher or a screen-printed card and envelope which will be sent via first-class post.