Making Friday: Printing at Warren Editions

Attentive readers of this blog may recall that during 2015, I spent four Saturdays at Warren Editions print studio, learning all about CMYK lino printing. I loved the workshop, so was super excited when Zhané Warren started opening the studio on Monday nights to alumni of the courses she’s run. I signed up for three months, and have been learning so, so much.

It’s quite hard to learn so, so much when a studio has a view like this one does.

But, knuckle down I did, learning how to set and use the little and medium-sized presses to make my prints. It really is a LOT about process, trial and error, and meticulous attention to detail. I have a lot more respect for the art of fine art printmaking now that I know a bit more about it.

Some of my lino prints and monotypes turned out better than others did, but I’ve got a LOT to learn before I can make anything as pristine as the work displayed on the studio walls, like this one by Michael Taylor.

Visit the Warren Editions website to learn more about their short course programme, and also to see the work they have for sale.