I currently offer Stone Lithography and Kitchen Lithography courses. I work with small class sizes to allow for plenty of time for 1:1 tuition within a highly supportive atmosphere. All courses run from Brighton Etch printmaking studio in Brighton’s creative hub of New England House.
Lithography is a complex but hugely rewarding form of printmaking, often seen as a mysterious and magical process, it can be broken down to the fundamental basis that oil and water do not mix. The story goes that Alois Senefelder invented the process of lithography in the late 1700s after writing on a limestone wall with a greasy crayon, he saw that when it rained the falling water was repelled by the drawn marks.We use that same principle drawing straight onto the surface of the limestone as you would on a sheet of paper, only using grease based drawing materials made for this exact purpose.
The resulting marks that can be achieved on the stone can range from the softness of charcoal to the exquisite details of a watercolour wash. Lithography is perfect if you want to take your drawing to another level.
Kitchen lithography is a good introduction into lithography as it works within the same principle that oil and water do not mix, only within this workshop the process relies on ingredients you would find in your kitchen. We will draw with chocolate and soap and etch with lemon juice or coke. Invented by Émilee Aizier as a non-toxic alternative to traditional lithography, Kitchen Lithography gives immediate results and achieves an impressive range of marks and subtlety that you can reproduce at home.
“An incredible workshop! The effects of etching using ingredients for a tasty stir fry! The creative possibilities are endless, the results striking and the tutor is delightful & bent on getting you a fine etch! Thank you Scarlett, so enjoyed it.” Jasmine Mercer
Lithography is a complex but hugely rewarding form of printmaking, often seen as a mysterious and magical process, it can be broken down to the fundamental basis that oil and water do not mix. The story goes that Alois Senefelder invented the process of lithography in the late 1700s after writing on a limestone wall with a greasy crayon, he saw that when it rained the falling water was repelled by the drawn marks.We use that same principle drawing straight onto the surface of the limestone as you would on a sheet of paper, only using grease based drawing materials made for this exact purpose.
The resulting marks that can be achieved on the stone can range from the softness of charcoal to the exquisite details of a watercolour wash. Lithography is perfect if you want to take your drawing to another level.
Kitchen lithography is a good introduction into lithography as it works within the same principle that oil and water do not mix, only within this workshop the process relies on ingredients you would find in your kitchen. We will draw with chocolate and soap and etch with lemon juice or coke. Invented by Émilee Aizier as a non-toxic alternative to traditional lithography, Kitchen Lithography gives immediate results and achieves an impressive range of marks and subtlety that you can reproduce at home.
“An incredible workshop! The effects of etching using ingredients for a tasty stir fry! The creative possibilities are endless, the results striking and the tutor is delightful & bent on getting you a fine etch! Thank you Scarlett, so enjoyed it.” Jasmine Mercer
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you wish to cancel up to 7 days before the date of the workshop you will receive a full refund. Cancellations after this time are non-refundable, however an option to change your booking to a different date can possibly be offered. For courses that are fully booked; in the event that someone else is able to take the cancelled place, you will receive a full refund.
We reserve the right to cancel any workshops up to 5 days before they are due to begin, due to any unforeseeable circumstances including low numbers. A full refund or alternative workshop will be offered in the event of this happening.