Creative Printmaking

This workshop is for parents and their children. The process of printing provides children with a chance to observe cause and effect through art. They will also learn how to think critically and creatively, as well as how to work collaboratively. Printmaking may be able to help build fine motor skills and coordination. It may also encourage problem-solving and hand-eye coordination. Additionally, printmaking teaches children about shape, colour, texture and a range of art materials. It also allows them to express their emotions and ideas through art. Having parents and children work together could also support attunement - which can help foster connection and understanding of one another.

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Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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Age: 1 Adult with 1 child/teen (8 to 12)

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Duration: 1hr 30 mins

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Capacity: 8 Adults and 8 children/teens 

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Delivery mode: Presented face-to-face

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Materials: a full set of materials will be provided on the day of the workshop. You will also receive a written handout listing all the materials and where to purchase them.

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• printing foam (polystyrene plates)

• sharp pencil or ball point pen

• non-toxic, water-based block printing ink (black, blue)

• brayer (roller)

• acrylic

• plastic spatula

• white printer paper, tissue paper

• plastic scissors

• paintbrush

• newsprint

• wet wipes (for clean up)

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This workshop will cover: basic printmaking skills for visual communication. 

 

We will begin the workshop with looking at some printmaking examples and the materials on the table. We will then explore mark making, patterns with hand-drawn shapes, and monoprinting techniques. The last step is to print the final pieces.