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Susan always takes her time to explain the process clearly. She encourages her students to be confident in their own creativity and is very enthusiastic about sharing her printmaking skills.  -  Janet Peck
I offer   printmaking and mixed media workshops at venues in Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable,  Berkhamsted and Milton Keynes.
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 I teach a variety of techniques, and keep class sizes small, so you'll receive personal attention whether you are just starting out in printmaking or an experienced artist.


All materials are provided so  you can just turn up with your ideas and enthusiasm.  

Develop your skills and learn something new in Drypoint, Monoprinting, Collographs or combinations of these techniques.
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I also offer printmaking parties for birthday parties those just wanting to have a fun creative time with friends.
Please contact me  to discuss the type of workshop you would like. 
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Susan gave us clear instructions, both verbal and written; showed us a wide variety  of examples; there were plenty of materials to experiment with different textures and a good space to work in. We came away having learned to create interesting and sometimes  surprising prints . -   Janet Carter, collograph workshop
I have taken a variety of workshops with Susan including Solar Printing, Carborundum, Drypoint and  Collograph  and have loved them all.  - Joanne Bowes
2023 Workshops:

The Small Prints Workshop
£65

Tuesday 7th February
10.00am - 4pm
Venue: Leighton Buzzard
Make multiple A4 sized one off monoprints using found objects
 (e.g. lace, plants, twine) 
A fun explorative workshop where you can b
uild up your image with ghost prints in conjunction with your printed found objects to create a unique finished artwork.
Please book directly with me susan@erskine-jones.com
Examples can be found on the Participants page under the Monoprints tab.

Printing with Found Objects 
£40

Tuesday 14th February
10am - 1pm
Venue: Leighton Buzzard
Found objects can be common objects that are easily found, netting, lace, plant clippings, twine, paper and more. Build up your image with ghost prints in conjunction with your printed found objects to create a unique finished artwork. This is a shorter version of my full day 'Small Prints' workshop which gives you a taster of what can be made.

Please book directly with me susan@erskine-jones.com
Examples can be found on the Participants page under the Monoprints tab.

Collograph
£110 

Mon/Tues 20/21 February
​10am - 4pm
Venue: Leighton Buzzard

The plates are made up on a base with added texture to create a low relief collage.  The plate is then sealed with shellac to dry overnight.
Methods of inking up and printing the plate will be explored on the second day. Techniques are: Intaglio, A la Poupee and Relief.
Please book directly with me susan@erskine-jones.com
Examples can be found on the Participants page under the Collographs tab

Drypoint on Card & Plastic
£65

Tuesday 28th February
10am -4pm
Venue: Leighton Buzzard

Drypoint is a direct way of making an intaglio print.  This technique can produce simple strong images with emphasis on the texture and quality of line unique to drypoint where the ink is held in the burrs kicked up by the needle giving the image its characteristic velvety line. Drypoint card produces quite different results to drypoint plastic, each have their strengths. We will be exploring the qualities of both in this workshop.
Please book directly with me susan@erskine-jones.com

Examples can be found on the Participants page under the Drypoint tab.

Drypoint with monoprinting
£65

Thursday 7th March
10am-4pm
Venue: Leighton Buzzard
Drypoint line has a softer velvety quality than the sharp detail of an etched image. Marks can be made with anything that will break the surface/scratch the plate. This most typically is an etching needle. By combining the drypoint with a monoprint colour can be added to the print. 
Please book directly with me susan@erskine-jones.com
Examples can be found on the Participants page under the Drypoint tab.

Monoprinting with Rollers
£65

Tuesday 14th March
10am - 4pm
Venue: Leighton Buzzard

Monoprints will be made on aluminium plates using ink applied with rollers. The plate is then developed by drawing into the ink or manipulating it using additive or reductive techniques.
You will be able to make intuitive and gestural marks allowing the medium of monoprinting to be your guide. You will be encouraged to ‘play seriously’ with marks and colours and be open to the creative processes of this type of monoprinting.
Please book directly with Berkhamsted Arts and Crafts: www.bacshop.co.uk/classes.lc
Examples can be found on the Participants page under the Monoprints tab.




I am able to offer one to one workshops at £90 per full day workshop, two participants at £65.
Please have a look at the workshops I offer and see if you would like to try any. 
Specific workshops and dates can be arranged on request.
Please get in touch with a workshop you would like to take and we can make a plan.
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Press Hire
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Rollaco printing press with a 30cm x 60cm  bed. This is a robust direct drive press. It has a three spoke star wheel driving the top roller. The spokes are removable and angled outwards for hand clearance. The bed is a synthetic composite built for strength and lightness with an easy clean surface.

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Please contact me: susan@erskine-jones.com to discuss. 


​Workshops At Your Venue
I am happy to bring my equipment to your venue if you would like me to deliver a workshop for your staff, customers or artists group. Please contact me to discuss what you would like.
​​School  Workshops
I run various  Art-Based Workshops. Please contact me to discuss what you would like.
(It will show in your email as Erskine-Jones Fine Art)
  • Home
  • Workshop Dates
  • Workshop Descriptions
    • Parties
    • Printmaking processes description
    • some previous workshops
    • mixed media workshops
  • Participants' Gallery
    • Monoprint
    • Solar Print
    • Drypoint
    • Collograph
    • Carborundum
  • School Workshops