The course is broken down into individual stages:

• Day 1 - Learn to make a collagraph plate

• Day 2 - The importance of proofing your plate

• Day 3 - Printing your collagraph plate in colour

• Day 4 - Learn to include monotype layering and where appropriate, found materials

• Throughout creative experimentation is encouraged

• Spaces are limited to a maximum of 3 - 4 participants

• With small group sizes expect personalised tuition and tailored instruction to suit your skill level and creative goals.

• Idyllic Location: Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of my garden studio, located on the picturesque Isle of Bute, Rothesay. A perfect setting for creative exploration.

• Beginner-Friendly: No prior printmaking experience is necessary. This workshop is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all.

• Fresh Perspective: Experienced printmakers will find new ways to approach monotype, expanding their artistic repertoire.

• Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention and a supportive learning environment.

This course celebrates the journey rather than the destination. You'll be encouraged to:

• Experiment freely with accessible, everyday materials

• Discover unexpected textures and patterns as I shar e with you various ways of inking up a plate

• Develop intuitive responses to materials and processes

• Build technical confidence through playful exploration

• Release expectations and embrace happy accidents

• No pressure to create "finished" artwork—instead, focus on building a personal vocabulary of textures, marks, and techniques that can inform your future creative practice. This approach creates a relaxed environment where true discovery can happen.