Print + Play: Printmaking Workshop with Sophie Rae

Get your rollers at the ready - one impressive Bristol creative is about to show you the ins and outs of their unique low tech print process.

Sophie Rae is a Bristol mural artist and printmaker with a distinctively bold style. Her clients include Vanfolk, The NHS and Upfest - just to name a few!

Join Sophie in a two-hour evening workshop that's the perfect antidote to a long old day. Unwind with a playful and satisfying low-tech print process that gives quick but beautiful results. Sophie will show you the ropes!

In a friendly and supportive environment, you will learn printmaking tips and techniques, using small artist quality rollers with hand-cut paper stencils. From here you'll build up your print onto paper and card, using simple drawn shapes. Discover the magic of materials that can create fantastic textures and wonderful gradients when built up into layers. Play around with shapes and compositions, and learn a thing or two about creating balance. Sophie encourages you to experiment with this process, providing all the guidance and support you need along the way.

Within a couple of hours, you'll have:

• Produced a number of A4 prints
• Played around with mixing many different colours
• Created your own stencils
• Learnt tips about colour combinations and composition

No previous artistic experience is required, just an interest in learning a new craft. Here's some love from previous guests:

• 'Lots of time to be creative, very encouraging atmosphere'
• 'Stimulating, relaxing, fun'
• 'Sophie was a really friendly teacher'
• 'Lots of freedom, materials provided. Lovely colours'
• 'Can get results right away'

Please note: a minimum of 4 bookings are required for this workshop to run. If this number isn't reached the host will be in touch to discuss re-scheduling.