In this hands-on session, you’ll create a series of small, individual botanical monoprints, experimenting with positive and negative shapes to build layered compositions. Working with natural botanical specimens, you’ll explore the use of texture, colour and text, mixing translucent inks directly on the plant material to produce beautifully unpredictable, serendipitous results. Creating an array of prints to take home.
As the workshop progresses, you will refine your technique and colour palette, selecting your favourite print to be finished with a bevel window mount, ready to take home and display.
This workshop is suitable for all abilities — no prior printmaking experience is required. You may wish to bring your own apron – if you don’t have one, don’t worry, you can borrow one!
What to expect:
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Guided exploration of botanical monoprint techniques
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Experimentation with layering, positive and negative space, and text
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Colour-building using translucent inks and natural materials
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A mounted botanical monoprint to take home
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A relaxed, supportive environment with expert tuition
About Jade Taylor
Jade Taylor is an artist and printmaker whose work explores materiality, process and the natural world. Through her practice, Jade encourages playful experimentation and discovery, helping participants to build confidence while embracing the unexpected qualities of printmaking. Her workshops are thoughtfully structured to allow space for both exploration and refinement.
Make the most of your visit
Taking place in the morning, this Botanical Monoprints workshop is a wonderful way to begin your day at the MADE Craft & Design Festival (entry to the festival is included with your annual pass). Start your visit by rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on with creative making, then spend the rest of the day browsing and discovering the work of over 100 craft and design exhibitors within the inspiring surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.
Booking a workshop is a fantastic way to deepen your festival experience — combining learning, creativity and inspiration into a truly memorable day out.
