Jane Mowat. Workshops.
Woodcarving and Printmaking Workshops - for beginners and artists alike.
SEE DATES BELOW FOR 2023/2024
I hold regular workshops in my studio in Somerset, once or twice a month. These are for regular students, but also for the one off experience, either a day or a weekend. These can be tailor-made to fit, so do contact me so that we can negotiate dates and numbers. I don’t normally have more that 4 people at a time because of space. The doors are kept open to enjoy the views in the warmer months. There’s a cosy wood burner for the colder ones!
Refreshments are always offered, and normally students bring their own lunch, and dress appropriately for the weather. Don’t wear your best if printing!
Advice and guidance is given individually: you might have lots of ideas, skills and confidence, and are happy to explore your creativity, or you might just be starting out nervously; I can help you find your way with a piece of wood!
Cutting and carving is done using long-handled gouges and wooden mallets I have a tiny printing press, but most printing is done by hand, as the natural woods I use have uneven surfaces and shapes, and individual care is needed for each block. I print on fine Nepalese or Japanese papers, using high-quality oil-based inks.
I have been printing in this way for over 25 years and am happy to share my experiences and knowledge with those who come.
DATES FOR LATE 2023 AND EARLY 2024:
SATURDAYS : NOV 18th, DEC 9th, JAN 20th, FEB 17th, MARCH16th, APRIL 20th.
Also Tuesdays and Thursdays by arrangement. If you wish for a whole weekend, contact me to see if I can do this!
COST: £85 per person per day, which includes most materials and refreshments to keep you going!
Please contact me for more information and see the pages on woodcarving and prints to get an idea of what I do.
"Jane is a calm, thoughtful and generous teacher and a gentle and encouraging guide
through the process of making. The studio is a peaceful place to be and I love going to her
workshops."
— C.O
"Jane has been inspirational! I'd never tried carving or printing before starting the workshops. Jane gave
me the confidence and space to be able to develop my own style in a supportive and reassuring place. Her
knowledge and teaching style is fantastic, and Jane has enabled me to take my creativity further trying
different combinations of print media."
— C.S
"Working at your own pace, Jane gently guides you to achieve your own individual piece of work.
I came for a day, I stayed four years!
Words that come into my mind on a days workshop with Jane Mowat -
Gentle, sharing, learning, laughter, connection, creativity and best of all... cake!"
— A.M.
