Here is a summary of what we’ve been up to since starting in December 2023…
Friday 31st May 2024 10:30-16:30
£80 (£75)
Linoprinting and the reduction technique
We are delighted to welcome back to Hunsdon House the very talented Leicester artist and educator Jo Shearer. The method that we will focus on this time is the reduction method, where you develop your printed image in a number of stages, cutting away more of the lino each time to build up different colour layers.
All materials and tools are provided to enable you to develop your own prints along with some inspiring resources, just bring your own lunch.
The workshop is designed for those with some basic grounding in linoprinting, but beginners are more than welcome and will be well supported in the friendly small group setting.
Thursday 30th May 2024 10:30-16:30
£80 (£75)
Botanical Drawing and Etching
Explore the wonderfully evocative method of drypoint etching with experienced tutor Helen Edwards. Helen will start you with some sketching exercises before introducing an approach to drawing flowers. You will then explore the beautiful garden and create more sketches ready for etching and printing in the afternoon. You will produce your own drypoint etching and be shown how to ink up to develop tones and colour before printing onto quality paper.
All materials and tools are provided to enable you to develop your own prints along with some inspiring resources, just bring your own lunch. Whatever your prior experience, you will be well supported in the friendly small group setting.
Sunday, 28th April 2024 14:00-17:00
£60
Make Your Own Ceramic Cups
Join ceramicist Pippa Prosser for a relaxing and mindful pottery session on a spring-time Sunday afternoon.
After being introduced to the context and the techniques of hand-building, you will be making your own Japanese-style cups. Pippa will support and guide you individually and encourage you to experiment with the fabulous medium of clay. Your two cups will be glazed and fired after the workshop, and available for collection approximately 3 weeks later.
No previous pottery experience is needed, and all materials are provided.
Pippa Prosser is an experienced art educator and ceramicist, currently establishing her own studio in Warwickshire
Sunday, 14th April 2024 13:00-16:00
Zine making
Explore mark-making and origami in this workshop where you’ll learn how to combine two traditional techniques to create a paper zine. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll use found tools, painting, drawing and collage to create beauty, depth and texture and create your very own zine.
The day will start with simple mark-making exercises with found materials to warm up and these will then be extended, adapted and enhanced to create a simple one-page zine. Once complete, we’ll work on more complex folding techniques from a variety of available templates to create zines that can easily be adapted to create narrative storylines or become distinctive artist books.
Come with an idea you wish to pursue or use some of our prompt cards and templates to create something unexpected.
Etain O’Carroll is an artist with many years experience in community settings.
Sunday, 14th April 2024 10:00-12:00
Improving your digital photography
Confused by all the options on your smartphone camera app? This beginners’ digital photography workshop aims to take the mystery out of shooting pictures digitally and will help you to understand and control the technology at your fingertips.
Working on improving your understanding of exposure, focus, composition, resolution and lighting, you’ll learn simple techniques to improve your images and get to grips with your own camera or phone.
This morning workshop will combine classroom instruction with time to practice your skills and review the results with your tutor. The aim is to help you build the confidence and skills you need to take better photographs every time you pick up your smartphone.
Etain O’Carroll is a photographer with many years experience teaching digital skills in community settings.
Saturday 13th April 2024 10:00-17:30
Willow Basket-Making
We are pleased to bring willow-making to Headington and invite you to join basket-maker and tutor Eleanor Morgan in weaving your very own willow basket.
All materials and tools are provided to enable you to make a fantastic ‘berry’ basket, just bring your own lunch. The workshop is designed for beginners, but others are more than welcome. You will be taught traditional basket-making techniques and supported to complete your own basket by the end of the day.
Ellie is an experienced workshop leader who creates a range of baskets using Somerset grown willow. She is a Yeoman of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, a member of the Basketry Association and also skilled in spoon-carving.
Sunday, 7th April 2024 14:00-16:00
Afternoon Studio – Time for you to progress independently with your projects. Bring your own projects and any special materials.
Basic materials, tea, support and good company are provided.
Friday, 5th April 2024 14:00-16:30
Sun Printing – Cyanotypes
Explore the historic photographic process of cyanotypes, also known as sun prints in this half day workshop with Abingdon-based artist Emma Williams aka Natural Learning Oxford. Use a specially coated paper, arrange your items on top and expose it to the rays of the sun. You can use plants, objects, stencils, even your hands to make patterns. Then, just rinse your print in water and your picture will appear like magic!
Be warned, it’s mesmerising and totally addictive!
This workshop is at Hunsdon House Garden School, Headington, Oxford
Friday, 5th April 2024 10:00-12:30
Print with Textures (sorry, no longer available)
Enjoy an introduction to collagraphy (printing with texture) in this half day workshop with Abingdon-based artist Emma Williams aka Natural Learning Oxford. During the workshop Emma will guide you through the steps of making a relief printing plate exploring lots of different textures and patterns that can be achieved from everyday materials. Then use recycled cardboard to make a bold printing plate and experiment with colour and layers.
This workshop is at Hunsdon House Garden School, Headington, Oxford
Thursday, 4th April 2024 14:00-16:00
Afternoon Studio – Time for you to progress independently with your projects. Bring your own projects and any special materials.
Basic materials, tea, support and good company are provided.
Sunday, 4th February 2024 10:00-12:00
Morning Studio – Time for you to progress independently with your projects. Basic materials are provided. This is bookable directly with [email protected] at Deepwell Arts
Sunday, 11th February 2024 10:00-12:00
Morning Studio – Time for you to progress independently with your projects. Basic materials are provided. This is bookable directly with [email protected] at Deepwell Arts
Nature Inspired Linoprinting
Saturday, 10th February 2024
10:30-16:00
Artist and art tutor Jo Shearer returns to Deepwell Arts. She introduces the techniques and methods of block printing for you to create linoprints of landscapes and nature.
This workshop takes place at Hunsdon House School, Headington, Oxford – details of the venue will be sent to attendees
Creating Papers for Collage
Sunday, 11th February 2024
14:00-16:30
Explore how to create exciting patterns and texture on paper for use in collage and other arts projects with artist Emma Williams; create a collaged animal and set of own papers for creative collages. You will work with collography (printing with texture) and process printing as well as using a variety of art materials including inks, wax crayons, pastels and bubbles.
17th December2023
Studio Time – MorningTime for you to progress independently with your projects – this is bookable as an add-on to a workshop or contact [email protected] directly
10:30-12:30 Hunsdon House, Oxford, UK
17th December 2023
Studio Time – AfternoonTime for you to progress independently with your projects – this is bookable as an add-on to a workshop or contact [email protected] directly
14:00-16:00 Hunsdon House, Oxford, UK
Linoprinting – an inspiring one-day workshop
15th December 2023
10:30-16:00
Artist and art tutor Jo Shearer introduces the techniques and methods of block printing for you to create lino prints.
This workshop takes place at Hunsdon House School, Headington, Oxford