Neo Artists have lockable studio space available to rent. The studios are situated in the town centre of Bolton on Corporation Street, opposite the Market Place shopping centre. The site includes print room facilities and 3d workshop.
For more information, go to http://www.neoartists.co.uk/studios.asp
| April 7, 2012 10:00 am | to | July 15, 2012 4:00 pm |
A programme of neo:studios printmaking tasters at an introductory rate of £28 each. Taster courses are being offered in the lead up to the national open neo:printprize in association with Hotbed Press from 13th September – 28th October.
Reserve a place online or download a booking form here www.neoartists.co.uk/
Saturday 7th April 10am – 4pm
‘Photo Screenprint’ Denis Whiteside
This workshop session is an introduction to the process of creative screenprinting using photo stencils. During the session students will participate in a six-hour workshop covering each step of the photo screen process, including photo emulsion coating and U/V exposure to positives.
Under expert tuition you will gain hands on experience, learning how to make stencils, register paper and create layered prints to take home.
Saturday 21st April 10am – 4pm
‘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.
Saturday 19th May 10am – 4pm
‘Introduction to gum Arabic transfer’ Anita Henderson
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.
Saturday 23rd & 30th June 10am – 1pm
‘Collagraph and Mixed Media Printmaking’ Lisa Moore
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.
It is a very expressive and exciting form of printmaking and can produce some amazing images.
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 10am – 1pm
‘Relief Printmaking including Caustic Soda etching on Lino’ Lisa Moore
Two part course – Relief printmaking is one of the most accessible forms of printing that can be done at home without the need of expensive equipment or a press. During this taster workshop you will learn the basics of relief printmaking using lino. You will also be shown the more advanced skill of caustic soda etching.
State of the Art, the new studio space at Neo Artists, has opened.
A sneak preview is available at www.facebook.com/neoartists
Neo Artists are a non-profit collective of contemporary artist from around the north west, dedicated to providing support to emerging and established artists and providing training to members of the public and communities.
Wired Aerial Theatre, in association with The Higher Space- Centre for Aerial Excellence, are proud to announce the launch of their Emerging Artists Support Programme.
Beginning from November 2011 they will be accepting applications from all artists spanning the entire breadth of the performance world for entry into the scheme.
Offering a safe, spacious and fully equipped rehearsal and performance venue, the scheme will offer a home to fledgling artists, allowing them the time and space to grow independently while benefiting from a subsidy from Wired.
For more information and to apply visit out website at www.wiredaerialtheatre.com
Neoartists have artist studios available in Bolton town centre from £90 a month, or studio user memberships from £40 a month.
Print room facilities include medium and large etching presses, two small and one large vacuum screen printing beds, relief press, Natgraph U/V exposure unit, steel screen washout cabinet, and jet washer.
For more information go www.neoartists.co.uk or contact Jason Simpson on 07855 369522.
