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Workshops & Events

Claire loves sharing the joy of printmaking and believes everyone can be creative with the right tools and support. Her workshops are designed to show that anyone can make something unique. Creating with your hands is deeply therapeutic and proven to benefit both mind and body — and, above all, it’s a lot of fun.

Coming up

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Make a Mini Masterpiece (using an orange juice carton)

Lilypad Fine Arts

What do you get if you mix:

  • one orange juice carton

  • an etching needle

  • some greaseproof paper

  • ink

  • a pasta machine

  • guidance from Claire

The answer might suprise you in this fun printmaking workshop where you’ll explore the world of dry point etching using stuff you normally find in the kitchen!

Printmaking fun

Meet the Artist

Lilypad Fine Arts

As part of Northants and Rutland Open Studios Festival come and have a go at printmaking with flowers and leaves guided by printmaker Claire Rumsby.

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Meet the artist

Lilypad Fine Arts

As part of the Northants and Rutland Open Studios festival come and watch printmaker Claire Rumsby at work.

Discover why she loves printmaking, see the different techniques she uses, ask questions and even have a go yourself.

The Cherry Tree

Learn how to create beautiful art prints using the flowers and leaves. Artist and printmaker Claire Rumsby will guide you every step of the way so you come away with a piece of art you are proud of. Suitable for everyone - No artistic or creative skill required.
All equipment and materials are provided along with tea, coffee and cake.

 

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Autumn Leaves

Lilypad Art Gallery

Learn how to create beautiful art prints using fabulous autumn leaves. Claire will show you how to take prints directly from the plants and how to arrange them in a mandala style design.

All equipment is provided along with tea, coffee and biscuits.

The Cherry Tree

What do you get if you mix:

  • one orange juice carton

  • an etching needle

  • some greaseproof paper

  • ink

  • a pasta machine

  • guidance from Claire

The answer might suprise you in this fun printmaking workshop where you’ll explore the world of dry point etching using stuff you normally find in the kitchen!

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Get Festive

Lilypad Art Gallery

It’s time to get festive!

Spend a fun couple of hours making Christmas cards. Claire will show you print and paper techniques to create something extra special.

You’ll get the opportunity to print some of Claire’s popular lino card designs with hand embellishment to make them your own.

The Cherry Tree

It’s time to get festive!

Spend a fun afternoon making Christmas cards and wrapping paper.

Claire will show you print and paper techniques to create something extra special.

You’ll get the opportunity to use some of Claire’s popular lino card designs and hand embellish to make them your own.