Small Arrangements: Prints + Books + Boxes

Explore the creative possibilities of printmaking, book arts and box construction in this hands-on workshop. Participants will create a series of original prints, transform them into artist books, and construct purpose-built boxes to house books and collected objects.

Working with both new and existing prints, participants will experiment with a range of techniques to develop personal narratives through books and objects. Inspiration may come from found natural materials, manufactured objects, fragments, memories, observations and everyday discoveries.

What you will create

• A selection of original prints using a variety of printmaking techniques

• A small number of artist books using different book structures

• Between 1 and 3 handcrafted boxes designed to contain books and objects

• A personal collection of narrative artworks combining prints, books and found materials

What to bring - carefully read list to bring all items.

• Notebook/workbook, pencil, sharpener, eraser, scissors for cutting paper, cutting mat – A3 size is good, box cutter e.g. *Stanely knife, precision craft knife, this knife needs to be sharp and able to cut through 2.35 mm book board, steel ruler, spare blades, paper folder, awl, tapestry needle size 18 is good

• Glue: One bottle of each: Exterior Wood Glue, Selleys brand is good, PVA glue or Selleys Interior wood glue, glue brushes: one around 1cm wide, one around 2.5cm – 3cm wide, water container to fit biggest glue brush

• Acrylic paints in colours of your own choice, including white and black, suitable for use on Gel plates

• Brayer for applying paint to Gel plate

• Cloths or rags, disposable gloves (optional)

• Old prints and any papers you wish to use as extra to those supplied by Peta for Gel plate printing

• Peta will supply a small variety for selection, please bring personal items if wished small empty boxes, vessels (phone, iPad, matchbox etc) and hardcovers of books, embroidery thread

Please wear closed in shoes.

NB - Please bring a plate to share for lunches.