Collagraph and Mixed Media Printmaking workshop with Lisa Moore, Neo Artists

Venue: Neo Artists Studios, Corporation Chambers, Corporation Street, Bolton BL1 2AN

Cost: £28

Booking: Reserve a place online or download a booking form here www.neoartists.co.uk/workshops.asp

Two part course – Collagraph is an experimental form of printmaking, which involves adding layers of texture to a surface and cutting away areas of a surface, which makes it possible to combine both relief and intaglio printmaking methods in one print.

Masterclass: What do you want from your board?

Octagon Theatre, Bolton

FREE for Strategy & Leadership subscribers, £150+VAT for other subscribers £195+VAT for non-subscribers
http://www.allaboutaudiences.com/events/what-do-you-want-from-your-board
Vivienne Tyler, Manager, Business in the Arts: North West to join All About Audiences as expert workshop leader for the next in the Masterclass series. She will share her vast knowledge of working with Boards with delegates, with content tailored to the specific needs of the delegates.

To book email beth.wells@allaboutaudiences.com or call 0161 234 2912.

Opportunities for young people at the Octagon Theatre

activ8 bridges is a Youth Theatre provision specifically for young people with learning disabilities aged 13 – 25. Sessions take place at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, on Saturdays from 05^th May until mid July 12.

There are 2 different groups – the first is a weekly session aimed at young people who know they are interested in drama and who want to create theatre performances together. The second group is aimed at young people who want to try different art forms and enjoy being creative rather than working towards performances.

There are costs of £40 per term for the weekly session and £20 per term for the fortnightly session. However we also have free and part funded places available – just ask for a bursary form when booking a place.

For more information or to book a place on either of the activ8 bridges Youth Theatre groups please call Helen on 01204 556501 or email helen.barnes@octagonbolton.co.uk

Introduction to gum arabic transfer with Anita Henderson, Neo Artists

Venue: Neo Artists Studios, Corporation Chambers, Corporation Street, Bolton BL1 2AN

Cost: £28

Booking: Reserve a place online or download a booking form here www.neoartists.co.uk/workshops.asp

A brief introduction and demonstration will take you through the process of transforming photocopied images into atmospheric prints. This will be followed by the opportunity to experiment with this rewarding technique.

Monoprint workshop with Ian Irvine, Neo Artists

Venue: Neo Artists Studios, Corporation Chambers, Corporation Street, Bolton BL1 2AN

Cost: £28

Booking: Reserve a place online or download a booking form here www.neoartists.co.uk/workshops.asp

‘Monoprint’ Ian Irvine

Monoprints are the simplest and most direct form of printmaking, being only one step removed from drawing and painting. There are various methods and approaches using rollers, brushes, pencils, turps, rags and any combination. On this one-day taster you will see various methods demonstrated and, because it is a quick process, produce some prints of your own on the day. Inks, rollers and plastic or metal plates will be provided on the day, but you can bring any painting or drawing materials yourself.