Emsworth Printmakers offer exhibition

Celebrating the printmaking process in all its forms, from woodcuts to silkscreens, nine of its members will be displaying work they have been developing over the last year. Taking part are Jules Roper, Sue England, Jean Mallan, Carol Price, Sue Long, Bea Veness, Louise Griffiths-Kimber, Fabiola Knowles and Julie Turner.

Julie said: “Emsworth Printmakers was formed during lockdown as a means of supporting one another’s artistic endeavours when unable to attend classes and open studio sessions. Many had previously met at the Omega Printmakers workshop in Portsmouth or as fellow Emsworth Arts Trail exhibitors.

"Once studios opened again the group continued to unite and is now a proactive community of artists that meet regular to share their printmaking knowledge and to support each other on their creative and personal journeys. During the exhibition, print enthusiasts can expect to see a mixture of screen printing, wood engraving, lino, collagraph and monoprint techniques on show mixed with some experimental approaches to printmaking. All images and a selection of browser works and cards will be available for sale.

"One of the group’s printmakers will be in attendance during the entire exhibition and will be on hand to explain the printmaking processes used to create the images on display and elaborate on the different techniques employed in the wide field of printmaking.”

Opening night is Tuesday, October 15 from 6-8pm.