Join lino cut artist Emily Robertson for a week of playful experimentation with drawing designs for lino, carving and printing by hand.
About this course:
Throughout this week you will be introduced to the art of lino cut printmaking with Emily Robertson. Drawing inspiration from the luxuriant, natural environment of Clos Mirabel and its surrounds, Emily will guide you in the creation of your own lino cut prints. She will demonstrate the full lino printmaking process; drawing designs, carving & printing by hand.
This course is suitable for any level of experience. You will be taught techniques that can easily be used for work you can create back home, as well as ways to improve the quality and even consistency of your prints.
Outline Programme:
Saturday
Guests settle in and explore Clos Mirabel
An introduction to the course by Emily Robertson
Welcome drinks and dinner
Sunday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Discovering lino cut. Experimenting with the different lino cutting tools to explore mark making and texture. Translating these experiments into drawings using pens.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Continuing to work with pen to create a series of drawings with lino cutting in mind, using images provided. Studio work with individual tuition throughout the day.
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Monday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Preparing lino and transferring drawn images, beginning to carve a mini lino cut.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Carving and printing mini lino cuts studio work with individual tuition
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Tuesday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Designing a larger scale lino cut (up to A4). Exploring, making drawings and collecting inspiration from the estate.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Looking at composition, sketching designs for larger lino cuts. Studio work with individual tuition throughout the day
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Wednesday – day off
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
We suggest wine tasting in local vineyard, explore Pau or beyond
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Thursday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Using the techniques that you have learnt to work at your own pace creating your own lino cut. Studio work with individual tuition throughout the day.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at local village
2.00 – 4.00 Carving lino cuts. Studio work with individual tuition throughout the day.
6.30 – Aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Friday
8.30 – 9.30 Buffet breakfast of local and regional produce
10.00 – 1.00 Finishing carving and printing lino cuts. Studio work with individual tuition throughout the day.
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch at Clos Mirabel
2.00 – 4.00 Opportunity to continue to print your lino cuts, preparing for the exhibition.
6.30 – Evening exhibition in the double living room of Clos Mirabel followed by aperitifs before 4 course dinner in the Manor House or on the terrace
Saturday – Buffet Breakfast and departure
