CARVE 02. | Ink and Colour
Get Creative with Colour and Transform Your Relief Prints into Vibrant Artworks.
This course will help you elevate your relief prints with the use of colour and creative inking methods.
Learn how to develop colour palettes and apply them to your designs, mastering techniques that add depth and visual interest to your work.
What You’ll Learn:
Colour Palettes: Develop custom palettes and apply them to your designs.
Ombré Inking: Achieve smooth, gradient effects for a stunning finish.
Hand Colouring: Enhance details and add a personal touch to your prints.
Monotype Techniques: Explore methods for creating one-of-a-kind prints.
Press Technique: Print your designs using both our rare 1860 Albion Press and a traditional etching press, achieving beautiful, professional results.
You’ll have time to explore, refine, and experiment with these skills, crafting original artworks in our purpose-designed studio. Enjoy learning in a supportive, small group setting, and take home beautifully printed, handmade works of art.
Who’s It For:
This course is perfect for those who have completed an introductory course and want to expand their skills. If you’re new to relief printing, we recommend starting with Carve 01: Carving Essentials.
Get Creative with Colour and Transform Your Relief Prints into Vibrant Artworks.
This course will help you elevate your relief prints with the use of colour and creative inking methods.
Learn how to develop colour palettes and apply them to your designs, mastering techniques that add depth and visual interest to your work.
What You’ll Learn:
Colour Palettes: Develop custom palettes and apply them to your designs.
Ombré Inking: Achieve smooth, gradient effects for a stunning finish.
Hand Colouring: Enhance details and add a personal touch to your prints.
Monotype Techniques: Explore methods for creating one-of-a-kind prints.
Press Technique: Print your designs using both our rare 1860 Albion Press and a traditional etching press, achieving beautiful, professional results.
You’ll have time to explore, refine, and experiment with these skills, crafting original artworks in our purpose-designed studio. Enjoy learning in a supportive, small group setting, and take home beautifully printed, handmade works of art.
Who’s It For:
This course is perfect for those who have completed an introductory course and want to expand their skills. If you’re new to relief printing, we recommend starting with Carve 01: Carving Essentials.
Get Creative with Colour and Transform Your Relief Prints into Vibrant Artworks.
This course will help you elevate your relief prints with the use of colour and creative inking methods.
Learn how to develop colour palettes and apply them to your designs, mastering techniques that add depth and visual interest to your work.
What You’ll Learn:
Colour Palettes: Develop custom palettes and apply them to your designs.
Ombré Inking: Achieve smooth, gradient effects for a stunning finish.
Hand Colouring: Enhance details and add a personal touch to your prints.
Monotype Techniques: Explore methods for creating one-of-a-kind prints.
Press Technique: Print your designs using both our rare 1860 Albion Press and a traditional etching press, achieving beautiful, professional results.
You’ll have time to explore, refine, and experiment with these skills, crafting original artworks in our purpose-designed studio. Enjoy learning in a supportive, small group setting, and take home beautifully printed, handmade works of art.
Who’s It For:
This course is perfect for those who have completed an introductory course and want to expand their skills. If you’re new to relief printing, we recommend starting with Carve 01: Carving Essentials.
COURSE DETAILS
Daytime Course (4 Weeks): 9:30am - 12:30pm | TBC, 2025
Evening Course (4 Weeks): 6:00pm - 9:00pm | TBC, 2025
Weekend Course (2 Days): 10:00am - 4:00pm | TBC, 2025
Location: The Armarie Room, Founders Park, Nelson
Instructor: Renee Hadlow
Experience Level: Basic carving skills. Minimum age 16+
Limited to 6 places, bookings essential.
Materials and equipment are included in the course fee. Additional tools and materials can be purchased if required.
Bring your creative energy and some images or drawings that you would like to work from.
In the workshop wear closed toe shoes and some old clothes. Long hair should be tied back and jewellery removed when operating the printing presses.
Refunds or cancellations cannot be accepted within 72 hours of the course starting. You can however transfer your enrolment to another person who would like to participate.
The Armarie Room will reschedule any classes that cannot take place due to unforeseen circumstances.
★★★★★
“Renee is a highly accomplished printmaker, it was a privilege to be taught by her & to learn about printmaking processes & gain new skills. She is a patient & helpful teacher. A real treat to be able to use the Albion Press & print using a printing baren. Many thanks!”
— Joanna B
★★★★★
“What an informative and engaging course run by a fabulously encouraging teacher in an amazingly special environment. Loved it.”
— Sophie H
★★★★★
“This was such an enjoyable course and I was really happy with the process and the prints that I made. Renee was excellent at demonstrating all I needed to know and helping me to complete a successful print. A great service to also be able to get ongoing advice and purchase equipment to have a go at home. I look forward to doing another class sometime. Thanks.”
— Tracey M
★★★★★
“Two great days of fun and learning. Renee is a great teacher. Friendly, and patient and helpful.”
— Maureen S
★★★★★
“A bloody good weekend … good fun, lots learnt , inspired … excellent tutor materials, get to use a vintage press … what more does a girl need!”
— Deanna D
★★★★★
“This was a fun workshop where I could dive into my creative flow at my own pace while being supported by a workshop framework, tools, techniques, experience, equipment and a lovely workshop facilitator.”
— Brooke W
★★★★★
— Kate S