Monotype Process (Portraiture)

Join us for this fantastic 3 hour short course on Monotype Portraiture. Develop a variety of monotype techniques, whilst creating expressive portraits.

Learn trace, light field, and dark field techniques to create expressive, unique portrait prints.

Using the professional quality equipment and materials at Carousel Print Studio, participants will leave with their own original artworks.

This is a relaxed and accessible course suitable for beginners as well as those who would like to develop their printmaking and portrait painting/ drawing skills. Though drawing skills are not necessary to enjoy this workshop.

All materials and equipment will be provided. Though feel free to bring along some reference material such as a newspaper or magazine cutting or photographs.

Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. Aprons are provided.

Teas, coffee and biscuits provided.

Carousel Print Studio is a not for profit charity based on the ground floor of Yorkshire Artspace, Exchange Place Studios in Castlegate, Sheffield. Carousel provides educational workshops in printmaking and opportunities for creatives in Sheffield, in a bright, warm, accessible and well equipped printmaking studio.

Carousel is located on the ground floor just to the left of reception. The doors are widened for ease of access and there is an accessible toilet. If you have any questions regarding access needs please do contact us at [email protected]

Jim McElvaney is a Sheffield based portrait artist working in paint, drawing and print. Mono printing has become a prominent part of Jim’s practice over the last few years. He’s been recognised with an honorable mention at the 2021 Awagami International Print Exhibition in Japan, selected for the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair’s Curated Exhibition in 2022 and featured in the renowned print making magazine Pressing Matters.

@jimmcelvaney.

Refund policy- All courses are non refundable

If the course is cancelled? In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Carousel Print Studio, a full refund will be issued or if you prefer you can be transferred to another course.

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Concessions - concessionary rates are available for those in receipt of benefits, please contact carousel at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carousel Print Studio, Exchange Place Studios, Exchange Street, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom