Workshops Archives - Ruth Thomas

Making Hand Made Artists’ Brushes

Ruth Thomas — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:17:40 +0000

As part of our series of occasional workshops in bookmaking skills and other applied arts, Barbara Rowell and I will be conducting a day long class in making Artists’ Brushes, exploring the unexpected marks they make and then binding the results into an artists’ book. The experience of making your own brushes is quite unique. Using found materials such as driftwood, beach plastic, preloved clothes, fibrous material like flax and Cordalyne, you will construct an individual set of brushes which will give you the freedom to explore drawing in a new and fresh way.

Sunday 4th March, 2018 10.00 am – 4.30 pm
Kiln and Cutter, Unit 6, Fenton Barns Retail Village, Drem, Nr North Berwick, EH39 5BW

For information or to book a place, please contact Ruth on 07801493867 or ruth@ruththomasart.co.uk

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Bookmaking Course in November in East Lothian

Ruth Thomas — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:52:14 +0000

There are just few more places left on this course:

Introduction to Artists’ Bookmaking Workshop
Sunday 26 November 2017
10.00 am – 4.30 pm
Kiln and Cutter
Unit 6, Fenton Barns Retail Village
Drem, Nr North Berwick
EH39 5BW

This one day course will introduce a range of simple but effective printmaking techniques that can be done without the use of a press. Experiment using mark making techniques on inked Perspex and Gelli Plates and applying organic and found materials onto gelatine and agar surfaces to achieve sensitive and unique monoprints.
These monoprints will then be used to make artists’ books, which will include a concertina book and a choice of folded paper books. The course will be tailored to each individual course member and participants are encouraged to bring their own artwork, photographs and sketchbooks as a source for their ideas.
Course members should supply their own sketching pencils and sketchbook but all other materials will be provided.
Fees: £60
Tutors: Ruth Thomas and Barbara Rowell
For further information and to book contact:
ruth@ruththomasart.co.uk or 07801493867

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Bookmaking Workshop

Ruth Thomas — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:24:43 +0000

This one day bookmaking workshop will introduce a range of simple but effective printmaking techniques that can be done without the use of a press. Experiment using mark making techniques on inked Perspex and Gelli Plates and applying organic and found materials onto gelatine and agar surfaces to achieve sensitive and unique monoprints.

These monoprints will then be used to make artists’ books, which will include a concertina book and a choice of folded paper books. The course will be tailored to each individual course member and participants are encouraged to bring their own artwork, photographs and sketchbooks as a source for their ideas.

Course members should supply their own sketching pencils and sketchbook but all other materials will be provided.

Fees: £60

Tutors: Ruth Thomas and Barbara Rowell

For further information and to book contact:

ruth@ruththomasart.co.uk or 07801493867

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Range of Workshops

julia — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:47:01 +0000

I offer a diverse range of workshops, which are tailor made to suit all interests and abilities. I like to work with small groups to provide individual attention and ensure that everyone has a rewarding experience. Courses can be held at my studio in East Lothian or near Tathra in NSW in July.

Printmaking without a Press
Introduction to Artists’ Books
Monoprinting
Gelatine Printing
Collagraphs
Bound and Sewn Artists’ Books – Japanese Stab Binding and Coptic Stitching

Contact me to find out more

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