Make a Lithography Print
Online workshop for adults
18 – 19 May 2024
Saturday – Sunday, 14:00 – 17:30 BST
In this fun and friendly weekender, you will learn how to create stunning lithography prints using simple art materials and household items.
You'll explore the principles of lithography and discover how to create a small edition of lithography print with hand colouring through a series of demonstrations and hands-on tasks led by illustrator and printmaker Viola Wang.
By the end of the weekend you’ll have created a small run of unique prints with a process that is environmentally-friendly and non-toxic – perfect for gifting to family and friends.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed way to unwind or you’re a creative looking to explore a new medium. This workshop requires no previous experience of printing and is a relaxed friendly environment.
About Viola
Viola Wang is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, murals, and education. Diversity and inclusion are underlying themes throughout Viola’s practice as an artist and storyteller. As an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, her books have been translated into multiple languages and distributed globally. Printmaking is at the core of her practice. She enjoys experimenting with a wide range of printmaking techniques and developing various visual languages for her illustration and fine-art practice. Viola is also a passionate educator, specialising in illustration for children’s literature. She has taught at Cambridge School of Art, the University for Creative Arts and Kingston University.
What people say about our online workshops and courses
"The whole thing was absolutely fantastic. I couldn’t rate it highly enough."
"Excellent all round … so well-hosted as well by Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. Probably as smoothly as any Zoom call could have gone! Loooooved the Padlet and being able to share my work and view others."
"A great way to spend the evening. Felt stretched and supported."
"Gave me confidence to have a proper go at something I hadn't done before."
