Join printmaker Nichola Goff for a One-Day Woodblock Printmaking workshop using handmade earth pigment inks.

The woodblock printing process creates a unique style of relief print showing the beautiful wood grain texture. Participants will go through the basics of learning the process from design, carving and printing on a press, to produce a small set of hand-made woodblock prints with natural inks made from locally foraged ochre pigments, giving rich earth tones.

You will learn –

• • How to transfer designs to a woodblock
  • How to prepare and carve woodblock using carving tools
  • How to prepare relief printing inks and ink up your block
  • About earth pigment inks and how they are made.
  • How to relief print from a woodblock using a printing Press
• No experience necessary. All materials provided.

Nichola Goff is a multi-disciplinary printmaker based in the Forest of Dean. Nichola works with earth pigments, printmaking, photography, installation and social engagement to explore the themes in her practice; connection, ecology and social justice. Nichola works out of her studio, The Yard Print Studio.