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Sisters of Screen & Punks of Press: Poster Making 3 Weeks Masterclass
Pushing the boundaries. The artful anarchy of painting, screen-printing & typography inspired by Corita Kent and Paula Scher.
Are you ready to push the boundaries of traditional printmaking, painting and letterpress?
Join this immersive masterclass and push the boundaries of printmaking with Llyr Davis, an acclaimed painter known for his painterly abstraction, and Lou Holland, a typography innovator and riso print specialist.
Over three evenings, delve into the dynamic intersection of painting, screen-printing, and letterpress, inspired by the revolutionary styles of Corita Kent* and Paula Scher*.
*Corita Kent was an innovative printmaker who seamlessly blended screen-printing and typography to create vibrant, text-driven artworks. Known for her bold color choices and dynamic compositions, she redefined visual storytelling and left a lasting impact on contemporary art and design.
*Paula Scher is a visionary printmaker and designer renowned for her groundbreaking approach to typography and letterpress. Her bold, dynamic compositions reimagined type as a powerful visual language, influencing modern design worldwide.
What You’ll Explore:
- Painterly Foundations: Develop layered, textured compositions through expressive brushwork, and vibrant abstraction to integrate seamlessly into your screen-printed designs.
- Advanced Screen-Printing Techniques: Experiment with split-fountain gradients, complex overlays, and the interplay of bold, multi-layered typography.
- Typography & Letterpress Fundamentals: Create tactile, expressive layouts influenced by Scher’s bold approach, exploring alignment, type design, and texture to enhance your posters.
- Integration of Mediums: Synthesize these techniques into a final cohesive poster project that merges painterly and printmaking disciplines.
Who Is This For?
Designed for intermediate-level printmakers, this masterclass is perfect for practitioners looking to expand their creative repertoire and embrace multi-disciplinary approaches to poster-making.
Dates:
- Wednesday, 5th February, 6pm-9pm
- Wednesday, 12th February, 6pm-9pm
- Wednesday, 19th February, 6pm-9pm
Cost: £110 (plus fees); all materials included
Spaces are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to create one-of-a-kind artwork!
Reserve your spot now and transform your creative practice!
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