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I am a professional artist and fully qualified teacher with a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and a Masters level 7 PGCE specialising in Post-Compulsory Art & Design teaching. I have over 18 years experience working in education, initially as a technician and then a teacher in both Further and Higher Education, and I now run workshops throughout the year as an independent tutor and artist. I have taught at West Dean College, Hove Museum, the Towner Gallery, and other venues across Sussex. My classes are suitable for both beginners and those wishing to revisit and develop their printmaking skills. I keep group sizes small to allow everyone space to work in a relaxed, friendly, environment and I am on hand to offer practical advice and encourage an experimental approach to printmaking, alongside tips for continuing your work at home.
Visual resources are provided for every session including printmaking examples, contextual references and some of my favourite books, and equally you are welcome to bring materials to enrich and personalise your work. This might include books, magazines, photographs, sketches, or any other images you like. As a professional artist and printmaker, I recognise the importance of good quality sustainable materials that produce successful results and all paper, inks, plates, and specialist tools will be provided. I am committed to delivering workshops using non-toxic high quality materials that do not require any harsh solvents, and are therefore better for our planet and for us. This includes using excellent AKUA soy based printmaking inks, which have strong light-fast pigments and no toxic chemicals, and can be cleaned up easily without polluting the water. I also provide biodegradable sundries (gloves, cloths etc.) and recycle whenever possible.
As well as tutored courses, I also offer untutored sessions at the Paddock Studio in Lewes, which are suitable for more experienced printmakers who wish to work on an independent project. Scroll down for a link to the booking form.
I also offer tailored group workshops with a 20% discount for group bookings of 6 or more people (max.10), perfect for groups of friends, artists, or co-workers who want to try something new together. I am always happy to discuss your requirements and tiered pricing options so get in touch via my contact page for a no obligation chat.
If you can’t see what you are looking for, or can’t make a particular date, send me a message and let me know your preferences as I am continually planning new workshops. I can also add you to my mailing list to keep you up to date with future classes.
You can also keep updated by following my Instagram: @mayeverett_workshops
“Very well structured course, superb tuition and all processes were well explained. Perfect combination of guidance and freedom to experiment”
- Class participant 2022
One day course:
Linocut with collage
Combine the graphic relief printing process of linocut with hand coloured tissue papers and vintage books and magazines
18th April 2025 (Good Friday) at the Paddock Art Studio, Lewes.
10am - 4pm
£75
All materials and tea/coffee/biscuits provided. Just bring your lunch and an apron or old shirt to protect your clothes.
You will have the option to use either soft cut lino or Japanese vinyl (A5 size). Once your lino design has been planned and carved, you will spend the rest of the day printing multiple prints using non-toxic AKUA soy inks. You will have the opportunity to develop your work and ideas by incorporating hand coloured Chine Colle tissue papers and collage elements taken from vintage books and magazines.
BOOKING FORM BELOW
Only a 20% deposit required to secure your place
SUMMER TERM 2025
EXPERIMENTAL PRINTMAKING WEEKLY CLASSES (tutored). At
the Paddock Art Studio, Lewes
Thursday Afternoons 2-5pm starting 24.04.25
10 week course £300 / 5 week block £150
Individual 3hr class £35
This 10 week printmaking course will cover a variety of different printmaking techniques, including planographic, relief, and intaglio. This course is suitable for beginners / intermediate level interested in trying a variety of experimental and exciting print techniques. Each class is 3hrs, from 2-5pm.
Thursday 24th April - Linear monoprints: drawing freehand and tracing reference images
Thursday 1st May - Expressive and painterly monotypes with a variety of mark making tools, plus recycled materials or foliage
Thursday 8th May - Monoprinting with hand cut stencils, with a focus on colour mixing and colour combinations
Thursday 15th May - Printed patterns on fabric using pressprint and simple stencils
Thursday 22nd May - Linocut with Chine Colle
No class in half term
Thursday 5th June - Drypoint etching using either Tetrapak, mirror card, or 1mm acrylic
Thursday 12th June - Low relief collagraphs with textured materials and carborundum, part 1 (plate preparation)
Thursday 19th June - Low relief collagraphs with textured materials and carborundum, part 2 (plate printing)
Thursday 26th June- Independent project (work on your own project using any of the techniques above)
Thursday 3rd July - Independent project (work on your own project using any of the techniques above)
Please complete a booking form (below)
Only a 20% deposit required to secure your place
One day course: Monoprinting and Markmaking
You will be introduced to experimental monoprinting processes using a variety of mark making tools, AKUA non toxic inks, and blending medium. You will have the opportunity to incorporate natural foliage, recycled materials, and hand cut stencils to add depth and texture to your unique prints.
You will be shown how to produce prints by hand, and how to use a Rollaco etching press.
24th May 2025 at the Paddock Art Studio, Lewes.
10am - 4pm
£80
All materials and tea/coffee/biscuits provided. Just bring your lunch and an apron or old shirt to protect your clothes.
BOOKING FORM BELOW
Only a 20% deposit required to secure your place
Two Day Weekend Course: Experimental Intaglio Printmaking
7th & 8th June 2025 at the Paddock Art Studio, Lewes
£160
Come and explore experimental Intaglio printmaking techniques using different surfaces and your own collage papers.
DAY ONE: Design and prepare a variety of card collagraph and/or drypoint plates using plexiglass or Tetrapak. Make your own Chine Colle papers with light fast watercolour/inks, in preparation for day two.
DAY TWO: Print a series of prints (up to A3 size) using your prepared printing plates. Explore different inking techniques and develop ideas with the addition of Chine Colle.
Two days (full weekend), 10-4pm each day, with 45 minute lunch break.
All materials including AKUA non toxic Intaglio inks will be provided, plus light refreshments (tea, coffee, juice, biscuits, fruit). Bring an apron and your own lunch to enjoy in the garden (weather permitting!)
BOOKING FORM BELOW
Only a 20% deposit required to secure your place
BOOKING AND ENQUIRY FORM
Please submit a booking and enquiry form (below) to find out more and provisionally reserve your place. You will receive an email within 48 hours with further information about the workshop/course including location details and how to pay instructions.
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3hr untutored printmaking sessions in Lewes
Open access print sessions at the Paddock Art Studio, Lewes. Places are limited to 6. These sessions are for those with some printmaking experience who would like to work on an independent project.
NEXT AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Tuesday evenings 6-9pm starting 29th April
“The environment, the quality of the teaching, and the supportive atmosphere were all fantastic”
- Class participant 2023