Printmaking with Light Masterclass: Solarplate Printing at the Hepworth Wakefield Museum 27-28 April 2019 10.30am - 4pm   Join artist Susie Turner for an in-depth introduction to Solarplate printmaking in this two day masterclass. Solarplate printmaking is the process of printing from light sensitive plates that can be exposed using daylight or an artificial source of UV light. The technique offers fine detail and versatility in image making using hand-drawn originals, photographs and found material. Participants will be guided in experimenting with different methods, developing and printing plates suitable for intaglio, relief and blind emboss printing, taking inspiration from the garden and grounds surrounding the gallery. You are welcome to bring pre-pressed foliage or other items to use in your prints – the artist will advise on this in advance.

About the Tutor

Susie Turner studied fine art printmaking at Cambridge School of Art and Camberwell College of Art. She currently works as an artist-printmaker and educator based in Cambridgeshire. She recently exhibited her work at Bankside Gallery and has work in collections at the V&A Museum, Scarborough Art Gallery and Museum Trust and at Nuffield Health, Cambridge. She delivers Solarplate workshops for school children, teachers, art students, individual artists, print organisations, botanic gardens, museums and galleries.

Masterclass: Solarplate Printing