GCSE students from Accrington Academy spent an entire day with printmaker Alan Birch, working in a variety of print techniques to enhance their coursework, prior to starting their exam work. 20 pupils worked tirelessly experimenting with intaglio, relief and collaged prints. Working on the theme of natural forms the novice printmakers, used their coursework to […]
Alan Birch will be showing 20 of his prints from the series of 83 etchings based on Goya’s Disasters of War. The exhibition “ War “ will be on at the Bradford Gallery, in the Yorkshire Craft Centre, Bradford College from 25th January to 22nd February 2013. The gallery is open 11am to 4 […]
Alan Birch has just taken delivery of some new silk screen frames and fabric ink, should anyone be interested in organising a screen printing workshop, please contact me. Below are some past examples of T – shirt printing.
In conjunction with the exhibition of etchings ” the Rakes Progress” by David Hockney, pupils from Manchester College produced some excellent prints based on their own life experiences. As part of the portfolio development day pupils also chatted to education staff and degree students. Hi Alan Thanks so much for getting back […]
Congratulations and thanks to all the class members who took part in the various fairs and markets during November and December. In spite of tough times sales were buoyant at Manchester, Chorlton and Bury. Over 50 prints were sold and numerous cards found their way to new homes. Particular thanks to Chris and Lorraine for […]
Art teachers from the Liverpool Heads of Art and Design explored the potential of printmaking as part of their training day in December. Teachers welcomed the chance to be creative and produced intaglio , chine colle and relief prints in the art department . The day proved so successful that other schools have enquired about […]
A PRINT IS NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS, THEY GIVE PLEASURE ALL YEAR ROUND! Following on from a successful tour of the North West , Printmakers from Prospect Studio will be return to the studio to embark on new work for 2013 over the weekend of 8th and 9th December. On Saturday December the 8th from […]
Printmakers from Prospect Studio will be showing their prints at 3 venues in the coming months. The fairs will feature the usual mix of subjects and techniques, but prints will be sold without gallery commission direct from the artists. So come and grab yourself an original print at a bargain price.! Exchange Square, Manchester. 17th […]
Alan Birch visited Manchester City’s Carrington training ground to present a copy on St Last Minute to manager Roberto Mancini.The limited edition print inspired by City’s last minute winner to secure the Premier League title last May, is part of an ongoing series of Latter Day Saints. The image is a contemporary take on saintly images […]
The Whitworth Art Gallery will be showing David Hockney’s prints The Rakes Progress from October to January.The exhbition will also feature prints by Hogarth which inspired the prints by Hockney The exhibition will also feature paintings from the same period in the 60’s. Workshops are also possible to arrange with the gallery. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151263576177704&set=a.10151263574887704.523348.733807703&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf
Chris and Lorraine Waites introduced artists to the contemporary technique of Gum Arabic printing. The technique using photocopies and paper lithographic plates produces rich images and is relatively simple. Plans are afoot to hold another short course for interested artists. Contact website for details.
Over 240 visitors passed through Prospect Studios over the Reveal weekend, many first time visitors! The new series of Contemporary Saints went down well with visitors, causing amusement and intrigue. Many visitors purchased new Gum Arabic prints and the Modern Monsters found new homes to haunt!
The backdrop of Snowdonia and the lighthouse by Puffin Island were the inspiration for plein air artworks in September as four printmakers, made the most of the location. Sketches and etchings featuring the landmarks were developed during the day before artists enjoyed the hospitality. If anyone is interested in future workshops contact Alan.
Printmaking offers great scope for schools to develop work to celebrate and research the Mexican Festival Day of the Dead. This festival which celebrates life can be used as a vehicle to explore other cultures, through sculpture and print. Having spent a lengthy period im Mexico during the Festival, I have a great selection of […]
Just a reminder to let you know that I will be showing my work as part of the Reveal on the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of September 2012 in Waterfoot , Rossendale, Lancs. I will be showing a selection of prints for your pleasure, and focussing on my new series “ Contemporary Saints “ […]