The WK Print Studio is run by volunteers and acts as a hub for creative experiences for young people, adults and groups working where possible to give free workshops or very low cost therefore making access as inclusive as possible. We would like to create a series of free print studios to young people using the local community and environmental areas of the village to inspire a series of print workshops. We will also look at ways of printmaking that are environmentally friendly and makes use of materials normally discarded and this will bring an awareness of environmental issues and how we can use things around us. It is also openly recognised that creativity is such a positive force for mental health support and the arts bridge language and culture.
Description
We will create a series of free print workshops exploring the different methods of printmaking e.g. Gelli plate, Collagraphs, dry point etching and tetra pak printing. Using nature and our local community as the theme for the workshops we will explore print making using materials that we would normally discard, and we will look at how art and creativity can look at the natural environment and reuse and recycle to protect it. There are lots of transferable skills occurring in the workshops and they can be linked to other aspects of daily life without even realising it; communication, understanding, environmental, relaxation, creativity. The printing will be for all ages and all abilities giving confidence and creative skills.
We are also hoping to engage not only the younger age range but work with older youngsters in encouraging them and their creativity as well as encouraging them to volunteer support during some of the sessions. Each participant will leave the workshop with a sense of achievement and a piece of artwork with which they can engage with others. Finished pieces may also be exhibited on the gallery wall of the Print Studio.
Quotes from parents and young people
“It was fabulous to see them so excited about the process of producing Art. Thank you for allowing the kids to use and work with the specialist equipment and for the accessibility of the classes for All to ensure opportunities for everyone” a parent
“it was amazing to use the special arts equipment and a printing machine and see how it worked. I really want to go back" a young person
““It was very fun as it was something I had never done before at school or any other art class. I would love to go back again” a young person
“A really unique art class giving the kids a chance to experience different ways of printing and using their creativity” a parent
Caligo Safe Wash inks £200
Printing paper £80
Table top etching press £323
Frames to exhibit work £100
Acrylic paints for printing £60
Tote Bags 50 £70
Location: We are part of the unique town of Craft Town Scotland and the West Kilbride Community Initiative. The ethos of the organisation is to use arts/crafts in the social, economic, cultural and environmental regeneration of the community: • Using art/craft as a vehicle to improve social well-being and reduce social isolation • Building community cohesion through activities that inspire personal and community confidence • Creating a critical mass of activity associated with crafts that leads to the social, economic, cultural and environmental regeneration of the community.
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