CARVE 02. | Ink and Colour
Get Creative with Colour and Transform Your Relief Prints into Vibrant Artworks.
Did you love the introductory course and find yourself wanting more? Ready to spend extra time exploring inking techniques, colour palettes, and ways to take your prints to the next level? This course is designed for you—a chance to dive deeper, experiment, and get creative with ink.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop prints from blocks you’ve already carved, as well as create new designs. With a more self-directed approach, this course gives you the freedom to follow your creative interests, with your tutor on hand to guide, encourage, and help you refine your work as you explore.
What You’ll Learn:
Colour Palettes: Build and apply your own custom colour palettes.
Ombré Inking: Create smooth, gradient effects for dynamic, eye-catching results.
Hand Colouring: Use watercolour to add beautiful depth and a personal touch to your prints.
Monotype Techniques: Discover methods for making one-of-a-kind prints with unique surface effects.
Press Technique: Print your work on our rare 1860 Albion Press and traditional etching press to achieve beautifully crafted, professional-quality prints.
You’ll have time to explore, refine, and experiment with these skills, crafting original artworks in our purpose-designed studio. With a small class size and supportive atmosphere, you’ll feel encouraged to try new ideas and will leave with a collection of original, handmade artworks you’ll be proud of.
Who’s It For:
This course is ideal for those who’ve completed an introductory course and are ready to explore colour and inking in more depth. 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.
Did you love the introductory course and find yourself wanting more? Ready to spend extra time exploring inking techniques, colour palettes, and ways to take your prints to the next level? This course is designed for you—a chance to dive deeper, experiment, and get creative with ink.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop prints from blocks you’ve already carved, as well as create new designs. With a more self-directed approach, this course gives you the freedom to follow your creative interests, with your tutor on hand to guide, encourage, and help you refine your work as you explore.
What You’ll Learn:
Colour Palettes: Build and apply your own custom colour palettes.
Ombré Inking: Create smooth, gradient effects for dynamic, eye-catching results.
Hand Colouring: Use watercolour to add beautiful depth and a personal touch to your prints.
Monotype Techniques: Discover methods for making one-of-a-kind prints with unique surface effects.
Press Technique: Print your work on our rare 1860 Albion Press and traditional etching press to achieve beautifully crafted, professional-quality prints.
You’ll have time to explore, refine, and experiment with these skills, crafting original artworks in our purpose-designed studio. With a small class size and supportive atmosphere, you’ll feel encouraged to try new ideas and will leave with a collection of original, handmade artworks you’ll be proud of.
Who’s It For:
This course is ideal for those who’ve completed an introductory course and are ready to explore colour and inking in more depth. 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.
Did you love the introductory course and find yourself wanting more? Ready to spend extra time exploring inking techniques, colour palettes, and ways to take your prints to the next level? This course is designed for you—a chance to dive deeper, experiment, and get creative with ink.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop prints from blocks you’ve already carved, as well as create new designs. With a more self-directed approach, this course gives you the freedom to follow your creative interests, with your tutor on hand to guide, encourage, and help you refine your work as you explore.
What You’ll Learn:
Colour Palettes: Build and apply your own custom colour palettes.
Ombré Inking: Create smooth, gradient effects for dynamic, eye-catching results.
Hand Colouring: Use watercolour to add beautiful depth and a personal touch to your prints.
Monotype Techniques: Discover methods for making one-of-a-kind prints with unique surface effects.
Press Technique: Print your work on our rare 1860 Albion Press and traditional etching press to achieve beautifully crafted, professional-quality prints.
You’ll have time to explore, refine, and experiment with these skills, crafting original artworks in our purpose-designed studio. With a small class size and supportive atmosphere, you’ll feel encouraged to try new ideas and will leave with a collection of original, handmade artworks you’ll be proud of.
Who’s It For:
This course is ideal for those who’ve completed an introductory course and are ready to explore colour and inking in more depth. If you’re new to relief printing, we recommend starting with Carve 01: Carving Essentials.
COURSE DETAILS
Weekend Workshop (2 Days): 10:00am - 4:00pm | 14th June - 15th June, 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 7 days 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
