On a summer’s evening, slow down, look closely, and experiment with botanically inspired printmaking in a relaxed environment at our studio alongside Castlegate's Grey to Green.
This workshop invites you to notice the shifting shapes, colours, and rhythms of the flowers as the light changes. Through guided observation, you’ll explore simple ways of documenting what you see, tuning into the details that often go unnoticed in everyday life.
From this shared act of looking, we move into making, introducing playful, accessible printmaking techniques that translate your observations into a series of visual experiments.
Working alongside others, the workshop becomes a space for collective exploration. By the end of the evening, you’ll leave with a collection of prints capturing botanical forms through line, shape, and layered mark-making; a record of both your personal experience and the collective moment of making together.
This workshop is focused on Tetrapak printing, a sustainable technique repurposing waste materials to create unique prints. Each of the four evening sessions offers a slightly different focus. You’re welcome to attend one session as a stand-alone experience, or join multiple evenings to deepen your exploration over time. No prior printmaking experience is required.
About the Tutors
Evenings with Flowers are led by Aprille McShane and Joanna Rucklidge.
Specialising in relief printmaking, monoprint and monotype, Aprille has over ten years' experience in teaching and delivering visual art workshops for all ages. Her classes are aimed at beginners, and through her supportive approach she makes art accessible and inclusive for all.
Joanna is an artist, educator, and researcher exploring consumer culture and environmental awareness through experimental printmaking. With over 20 years of experience in art & design education at BA and MA level, she is currently studying for a PhD in Visual Communication at Sheffield Hallam University.
What will I need to bring?
All materials and equipment will be provided.
Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. No sandals, heels or open toed shoes. Aprons will be provided.
Refreshments are provided.