Artisan Media are delighted to sponsor Print Day in May for the first time and came to know about the event through printmaker Rod Nelson whilst working on a film together.
Our business was founded in 2010 as a small business organisation developing high-quality books and videos in the crafts sector. We are passionate about bringing arts and crafts to a wider audience. We work with highly respected teachers, authors and presenters to produce inspiring courses in many crafts. Our Books, DVDs and Videos sell worldwide and are available through our own web shop artisanmasterclass.co.uk as well as through many specialist retailers and also from Amazon. We sell our products internationally and our shipping times are fast. You may also be interested in our Video Production Services to a range of clients in the Arts and Crafts sectors.
WATCH A TRAILER OF THE FILM HERE
Last year we worked closely with two British master printmakers Merlyn Chesterman, Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers and Rod Nelson, to produce a 2-hour DVD and download ‘Making Woodblock Prints’. This two-hour workshop covers nine topics, presenting an easy to follow introduction to the ancient art of woodblock printing.
For your chance to win a DVD or download of Making Woodblock Prints….
Upload a print that you have made, using hashtag #artisanmediaPD2021 and mention us in the caption tagging @artisanmasterclass
Offering PRIZE: 5 DVD prizes or downloads of Making Woodblock Prints, worth $19.99 each
About the DVD ‘Making Woodblock Prints’
Block Printing has a long history dating as far back as the 2nd century CE, originating in China. Many will associate this form of printing with world-famous ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ a Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai. With a few simple materials, the myriad of possible woodcut effects are endless and the results vary from delicate to dynamic.
Chesterman and Nelson share their obvious passion for this art form making it accessible to every viewer. Printmaking has sustained them throughout their long and eminent careers as leaders in their field. Chesterman is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers and her work graces the collections of the V&A and the Ashmolean Museum. She regularly teaches from her Devon studio and at West Dean College.
Rod Nelson is a self taught printmaker who also teaches at West Dean College. He exhibits nationally at the Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and also internationally. The pair published the book Making Woodblock Prints in 2015. You can benefit from their combined expertise, hard won shortcuts and techniques. Avoid frustration, save time and learn the art of woodblock printing processes step by step.
“Listen to the sound of the tool cutting. There’s our first cut,” Rod Nelson looks up and smiles, delighted to share his printmaking world with you.
Topics are worked through methodically and include:
- Essential Tools
- Cutting a Block
- Developing your own marks
- Introducing Colour
- Layer Blocks with Colour
- Cutting an Underblock
- Inking the Block
- Proofing and Editioning
- Advanced Printing Techniques
*Video extras – Tool Sharpening
We are delighted to be a part of this top quality international printmaking event amongst other industry specialists. Promoting arts and crafts but particularly those specialist skills is at the core of our film-making ethos. Protecting ancient crafts such as woodblock printmaking and teaching others the skills to keep producing unique works of art is very important to us.
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This is a wonderful company! Thank you for all you do for artists and for sponsoring Print Day in May!