Come
and study the techniques of Waterless Lithography and Collagraph in the beautiful
surrounds of Florence, the art capital and cultural epicentre of the western world.
Participants at any
level of experience
will be welcome from beginners to practicing printmakers, book artists, papermakers and
painters. An appetite and
enthusiasm for all things aesthetic are the only prerequisites as you soak up all this
city of timeless masterpieces has to offer. |
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Il
Bisonte is situated in the picturesque neighborhood of
San Niccolò - a stone's throw away from such cultural delights as the Pitti Palace, the Uffizzi, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce, and Piazzale Michelangelo.
The
school studios are well equipped with numerous etching presses, hotplates and inking
tables. In addition, there is a comfortable outdoor courtyard. An
opportunity to access the studio outside of class times (for a nominal fee) is also available. |
Enjoy
12 days of studio-based teaching where you will receive personalised instruction and
practice hands-on the technique of Waterless Lithography alongside other printmakers in a
relaxed and welcoming environment. We are offering Collagraph lessons as an option. During
the workshop we will take the mystery out of the Waterless Lithography process, creating
plates by various methods.
Join
printmakers Annie Day and Robin Ezra in the historic heart of Florence at “Il
Bisonte”, the world famous printmaking studio that has collaborated with artists such
as Picasso and Moore. |
The course includes;
- Over
60 hours of tuition with two teachers
- A
comprehensive set of course notes
- Welcome
dinner on 20th September
- Most
materials, plates, inks, various media for creating images, some paper
- Walking
tour with an art historian
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