Workshop Details:

Level:

Beginners – Intermediate

Duration:

1 day

Location:

Lipstown Upper, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare, Ireland


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Take part in a creative book-making workshop for Heritage Week & August Craft Month.

The focus of this workshop is primarily to create memory notebooks, but each participant will have time to try their hand at letterpress printing, to include the theme of memory.

We will provide a brief overview of the historical significance of the  press before you print your own memory-themed notebook covers and an inside title page. We have the option to print in Irish and English, provided the letters have no fada.

Create a book for your memories with a memorable day of creativity!

Workshop highlights:

  • Create a hand stitched A5 notebook with letterpress printed cover.
  • We will typeset and print a poem related to memory, we will create an edition between the group to learn the process.
  • Learn the art of letterpress printing and make a simple notebook to take home.
  • Focusing on basic book structures, come and learn simple folds and bindings.
  • This group is limited to 6 people.
  • No previous letterpress printing or bookbinding experience required.
  • Take a tech detox and immerse yourself in this hands on art workshop

All materials included within reason (we will be using a variety of quality recycled papers, Japanese Awagami papers, lined papers, waxed thread, non-toxic sustainable paints, rubber-based letterpress ink) Tea, coffee, biccies included.
Feel free to bring your own paper or sketches, writing, photos and anything you wish to include.

Some of the people who join us at the workshops may be practising creatives and others will be absolute beginners. All are welcome! You just need to bring an open mind and you will create something you will cherish.

FAQs

What’s included in the price?

Just bring yourself! All materials within reason are included, and tea and coffee are included. All materials and equipment included.

You may either bring your own lunch or opt for the local community café – known as the Old Hardware. It’s a great place to find hand-made scones or cakes (no savoury or sandwiches), and Mel’s Gastro Pub across the road from the Blueway Studio, serves food from 2pm at the weekends and from 5pm during the week.There are lots of options for things to do, places to stay, eat and drink in nearby Athy too.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes are ideal for this workshop, where we will be working with inks. Wear things you won’t mind picking up marks!

How accessible is the workshop?

Blueway Art Studio is on the ground floor so there are no stairs to climb. However, it’s an old building with a smaller than usual door so not all wheelchairs fit through.

You might not believe it, but everyone is creative! Some of the people who join us at the workshops may be practising creatives and others will be absolute beginners. All are welcome! You just need to bring an open mind and you will create something you will cherish.

What Our Participants Say

“Wonderful how story and history of medieval times in the area are revived and animated through this artist’s method – the monkey the mermaid and the gateway to heaven all just fascinating.”

YouTube Review February 2022

— SO Whelton —

“This is a really fascinating film, incredible to think of lithographs been made in Antarctica at this time.Thanks for the lithography demonstration. The whole project is so interesting ,thank you.”

YouTube Review January 2022

— Carol Kennedy —

“I never knew how prints were made or anything about lithography. I can’t believe they did this in Antarctica. I’m a huge Shackleton fan and this is a completely different insight for me. This is fascinating. Thanks for demonstrating”

YouTube Review January 2022

— Experiencing Ireland —

“Brilliant afternoon with Angelina.Spent a sunny afternoon with Angelina at Kilkea Castle. Learnt the art of grave rubbing – Angelina is a great teacher. She is patient, highly skilled and great fun. We all came away with something we’d made in the two hours”

Trip Advisor Review August 2021

— AnitaBreak41 —

“A very infomative and pleasant experience. Angelina was an excellent teacher. The practical, hands on experience allowed me to learn as we worked. Delighted with the results of the process”

Google Review June 2021

— Cristeen Kilkenny—

“Thank you angelina for a really great course on ecoprinting on japanese paper you were very generous with your knowledge and i had great fun. And so glad i could buy that awagami japanese paper from you wow its gorgeous”

Google Review June 2021

— Deirdre Crofts —

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