Norfolk Open Studios
I will be participating in the Norfolk Open Studios at the Art Factory, Hall Road, Norwich NR4 from 16th May to 31st of May. For further details see the Art Factory website:
artfactorystudios
The Paston's Country Project
A hand-made book containing new art work and poetry reflecting the world of the 15th century Paston Letters was launched last October in Paston Church in North Norfolk.
The book has been made using an innovative, eco-friendly, non-toxic printmaking technique.
More information is available on the Paston Heritage Society website created by InPrint artist Mike Fenton at pastonheritage.co.uk
Grapevine Gallery
An exhibition including the book and other related art works was on at the Grapevine Gallery, Unthank Road in Norwich from 29th March to 18th April 2009
Artwork
I am a professional artist exhibiting both as an individual and in collaboration with other artists and writers, especially within the collaborative group InPrint.
Working mainly on paper I draw quite spontaneously, allowing imagery to emerge with little conscious interference. The drawings are of intricate patterns and archetypal symbols relating to themes such as the family, fertility, reproduction and the four elements. There are also lots of images of nature and especially trees and leaves.
As a printmaker I mostly use the techniques of relief print, collograph and etching to make colourful figurative and also abstract images.
Workshops
I am an artist and tutor with over 15 years of teaching experience in running workshops for schools, tutoring evening classes and teaching private students.
With my unique mobile-printing-press I am able to offer a comprehensive range of techniques and classes for all ages and abilities at a large variety of venues.
Current Workshops:
As well as group and school workshops I am teaming up with fellow printmaker Marilyn Jeffries to offer our expertise in teaching copper etching, drypoint, collograph, linocut and monoprinting, (subject to be discussed beforehand). We cover creative inking techniques (with both oil and the new water-based 'green' inks), chine colle, multi-plate printing and the use of stencils.
The cost for the day is £30 plus materials. Please bring an apron and a packed lunch. Wear warm clothes as the factory is unheated outside the studio.
Venue: The Art Factory Studios, Studio 24, South Norwich Business Park, Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6DP. (Click the image below for directions).
map courtesy of Art Factory Studios
On regular Saturdays throughout the year.
Contact me by email or Marilyn at:
marilynjeffries.co.uk