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Join us on 1st December to create beautiful festive prints with a deceptively simply relief printing process, during our Ep Print Fest Open Weekend. Tickets are bookable online, or in person on-the-day. Book in advancethrough this site, or on the day give us a call or pop by to check availability! We have plenty of workshops taking place over the weekend. During this 45 minute introduction to relief printing, participants will see how cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up colour can produce bold, dramatic effects. This workshop will explore the diverse range of ways which artists use this direct process. This workshop is suited for beginners. If you're visiting Edinburgh Printmakers on our Open Weekend, book onto one of our building tours or explore our crafty Christmas market to make the most of your visit! EP partners with the WelcoMe App by Neatebox, supporting visitors in indicating areas of, or specific assistance they might require. More information on accessibility can be found on our website. This event is supported by the City of Edinburgh Council & Fair Saturday Community Engagement Fund and supports the local community.
Print Studio
This course is ideal for individuals who have previously participated in our relief weekend or evening courses, or those with some background in relief printing seeking to enhance their skills with established artist and printmaker Anupa Gardner. This Advanced Weekend Course takes place Saturday-Sunday on the following dates: 12&13 October 2024 12&13 April 2025 4&5 October 2025 On Saturday, participants will explore different 'resists' and build up layers of etch on their lino blocks using caustic soda paste while also using traditional cutting methods. There will be the opportunity to create a collagraph block and proof the blocks. Later in the day participants will be introduced to colour, multiplate printing, and registration. On Sunday, participants will continue working on their blocks for a short time. The remainder of the day will be dedicated to exploring various printmaking techniques, such as Chine Colle, paper stencilling, and combining collagraph with relief printing. Anupa Gardner is an Indian-born artist based in Scotland, working mainly in printmaking. She graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, India, where she studied graphic design. Thereafter, she moved to Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with an MA in 2008. Anupa has taken on various roles in her career as designer, illustrator, educator, technician, and editioner. She now concentrates on her own practice and continues to teach at Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Printmakers. She also delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills. Image: Anupa Gardner
Print Studio
Taking place over a series of six weeks, explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print process. Taking place over six evenings from: Thursday 7 November 2024 Tuesday 4 February 2025 Tuesday 6 May 2025 Tuesday 4 November 2025 Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold and dramatic effects. This course will explore the diverse ways artists use this direct process, looking at the practicalities of reduction printing. This course is very hands-on, practical, and fun. You will be trying out lino & Japanese ply to cut from and explore the benefits of using different types of paper for printing. Please bring a sketch or a simple digital printout to work with. The image size will be up to a maximum of A4. Anupa Gardner is an Indian born artist based in Scotland working mainly in the field of printmaking. She graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, India, where she studied graphic design. Thereafter she moved to Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with an MA in 2008. Anupa has taken on various roles in her career as designer, illustrator, educator, technician and editioner. She now concentrates on her own practice and continues to teach in Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Printmakers. She also delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! You can find out more about relief printing on our YouTube channel, here. This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills. Image: Alastair Kinroy
Print Studio
From Saturday 9 - Tuesday 12 August, explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process. Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold dramatic effects. During this course participants will explore the practicalities of reduction printing using Japanese ply and multi block printing using etched lino to explore the benefits of using different types of paper for printing. You will be shown various methods of registration, and print a small edition. This 4-day course is very hands-on, practical and fun. Bring a sketch or a simple digital printout. The image size will be up to a maximum of A4. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course is part of our well-established and respected Summer School Programme, which gives printmakers of all skills levels valuable experience working with some of Scotlands most experienced practioners. It also entitles you to a FREE 4-month Associate Membership, which allows you to use the studio and consolidate your skills after the course. Anupa Gardner is an Indian born artist based in Scotland working mainly in the field of printmaking. She graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, India, where she studied graphic design. Thereafter she moved to Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with an MA in 2008. Anupa has taken on various roles in her career as designer, illustrator, educator, technician and editioner. She now concentrates on her own practice and continues to teach in Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Printmakers. She also delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland. Image: Anupa Gardner
Print Studio
Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process. Relief Printing Weekends happen on a Saturday and a Sunday on the following dates: 5 & 6 October 2024 14&15 December 2024 15&16 February 2025 19&20 April 2025 21&22 June 2025 13&14 September 2025 18&19 October 2025 6&7 November 2025 Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold dramatic effects. This course will explore the diverse range of ways which artists use this direct process, looking at the practicalities of reduction printing (printing multiple layers from the same block, revealing colours through carving). On the 14th & 15th of December this weekend course will have a special festive theme. You can print cards, wrapping paper, or a beautiful fine art print to gift to a loved one. Book on to the 14th of December to join this special workshop! Please note - from 27 July 2025, this course will slightly change to have an emphasis on working with wood. It will be titled Wood Cut Printing Weekend, and will cover the same techniques but giving you more insight into working with the subtlety of wood, it's grain and how to print multiple colours with it. The skills learned will also be applicable to lino printing. This course is very hands-on, practical, and fun. You will be trying out lino and/or Japanese ply to cut from and explore the benefits of using different types so paper for printing. Bring a sketch or a simple digital file we can print out. The image size will be up to a maximum of A4. You can find out more about relief printing on our YouTube channel, here. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills. Image: Anupa Gardner
Print Studio
Join us on 1st December to create beautiful festive prints with a deceptively simply relief printing process, during our Ep Print Fest Open Weekend. Tickets are bookable online, or in person on-the-day. Book in advancethrough this site, or on the day give us a call or pop by to check availability! We have plenty of workshops taking place over the weekend. During this 45 minute introduction to relief printing, participants will see how cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up colour can produce bold, dramatic effects. This workshop will explore the diverse range of ways which artists use this direct process. This workshop is suited for beginners. If you're visiting Edinburgh Printmakers on our Open Weekend, book onto one of our building tours or explore our crafty Christmas market to make the most of your visit! EP partners with the WelcoMe App by Neatebox, supporting visitors in indicating areas of, or specific assistance they might require. More information on accessibility can be found on our website. This event is supported by the City of Edinburgh Council & Fair Saturday Community Engagement Fund and supports the local community.
Print Studio
This course is ideal for individuals who have previously participated in our relief weekend or evening courses, or those with some background in relief printing seeking to enhance their skills with established artist and printmaker Anupa Gardner. This Advanced Weekend Course takes place Saturday-Sunday on the following dates: 12&13 October 2024 12&13 April 2025 4&5 October 2025 On Saturday, participants will explore different 'resists' and build up layers of etch on their lino blocks using caustic soda paste while also using traditional cutting methods. There will be the opportunity to create a collagraph block and proof the blocks. Later in the day participants will be introduced to colour, multiplate printing, and registration. On Sunday, participants will continue working on their blocks for a short time. The remainder of the day will be dedicated to exploring various printmaking techniques, such as Chine Colle, paper stencilling, and combining collagraph with relief printing. Anupa Gardner is an Indian-born artist based in Scotland, working mainly in printmaking. She graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, India, where she studied graphic design. Thereafter, she moved to Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with an MA in 2008. Anupa has taken on various roles in her career as designer, illustrator, educator, technician, and editioner. She now concentrates on her own practice and continues to teach at Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Printmakers. She also delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills. Image: Anupa Gardner
Print Studio
Taking place over a series of six weeks, explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print process. Taking place over six evenings from: Thursday 7 November 2024 Tuesday 4 February 2025 Tuesday 6 May 2025 Tuesday 4 November 2025 Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold and dramatic effects. This course will explore the diverse ways artists use this direct process, looking at the practicalities of reduction printing. This course is very hands-on, practical, and fun. You will be trying out lino & Japanese ply to cut from and explore the benefits of using different types of paper for printing. Please bring a sketch or a simple digital printout to work with. The image size will be up to a maximum of A4. Anupa Gardner is an Indian born artist based in Scotland working mainly in the field of printmaking. She graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, India, where she studied graphic design. Thereafter she moved to Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with an MA in 2008. Anupa has taken on various roles in her career as designer, illustrator, educator, technician and editioner. She now concentrates on her own practice and continues to teach in Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Printmakers. She also delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! You can find out more about relief printing on our YouTube channel, here. This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills. Image: Alastair Kinroy
Print Studio
From Saturday 9 - Tuesday 12 August, explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process. Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold dramatic effects. During this course participants will explore the practicalities of reduction printing using Japanese ply and multi block printing using etched lino to explore the benefits of using different types of paper for printing. You will be shown various methods of registration, and print a small edition. This 4-day course is very hands-on, practical and fun. Bring a sketch or a simple digital printout. The image size will be up to a maximum of A4. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course is part of our well-established and respected Summer School Programme, which gives printmakers of all skills levels valuable experience working with some of Scotlands most experienced practioners. It also entitles you to a FREE 4-month Associate Membership, which allows you to use the studio and consolidate your skills after the course. Anupa Gardner is an Indian born artist based in Scotland working mainly in the field of printmaking. She graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, India, where she studied graphic design. Thereafter she moved to Scotland, graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with an MA in 2008. Anupa has taken on various roles in her career as designer, illustrator, educator, technician and editioner. She now concentrates on her own practice and continues to teach in Edinburgh College of Art and Edinburgh Printmakers. She also delivers a variety of workshops across Scotland. Image: Anupa Gardner
Print Studio
Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process. Relief Printing Weekends happen on a Saturday and a Sunday on the following dates: 5 & 6 October 2024 14&15 December 2024 15&16 February 2025 19&20 April 2025 21&22 June 2025 13&14 September 2025 18&19 October 2025 6&7 November 2025 Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold dramatic effects. This course will explore the diverse range of ways which artists use this direct process, looking at the practicalities of reduction printing (printing multiple layers from the same block, revealing colours through carving). On the 14th & 15th of December this weekend course will have a special festive theme. You can print cards, wrapping paper, or a beautiful fine art print to gift to a loved one. Book on to the 14th of December to join this special workshop! Please note - from 27 July 2025, this course will slightly change to have an emphasis on working with wood. It will be titled Wood Cut Printing Weekend, and will cover the same techniques but giving you more insight into working with the subtlety of wood, it's grain and how to print multiple colours with it. The skills learned will also be applicable to lino printing. This course is very hands-on, practical, and fun. You will be trying out lino and/or Japanese ply to cut from and explore the benefits of using different types so paper for printing. Bring a sketch or a simple digital file we can print out. The image size will be up to a maximum of A4. You can find out more about relief printing on our YouTube channel, here. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills. Image: Anupa Gardner
Print Studio