25 Year 9 pupils at Blessed Trinity Rc College,Burnley spent a day with printmaker Alan Birch, extending their work into a whole range of printing techniques. Drypoint, Chine colle, relief, collograph and mixed media pieces were explored and some great work was produced. The work produced should enhance their coursework in advance of their embarking […]
Alan Birch spent the afternoon in the Critical Care Unit at Manchester Royal Infirmary as part of the Health and Wellbeing Programme. Alan together with artist Lucy Burscough and musician Rachel engaged nurses and visitors alike to gauge their opinions on the existing and future decoration of the unit. Over 22 nurses and visitors took part, […]
Artists in Ramsbottom have been showing their skills at a printmaking class at Ramsbottom Library. The printmaking sessions at the library are part of Bury Adult Learning Service. Artists have explored reduction lino, relief, engraving drypoint , mono print and chine colle. There area many talented artists around! Adult Education is vital.
As part of the Health and Wellbeing programme, in conjunction with the Manchester Museum , Alan Birch spent a morning working with nurses and carers specialising in the care and treatment of Dementia. Over 30 nurses listened to Wendy Gallagher talk about the arts programme before drawing and discussing personal objects and objects from the […]
Year 1 and 2 pupils from St Hilda’s Primary School in Chorlton spent 3 days working with artist Alan Birch representing the Whitworth Art Gallery. Pupils created space aliens , printing from recycled objects, relief printing of planets with polystyrene, create planets of the solar system by printing from modern and antique wallpapers from the […]
Visitors to the Whitworth were offered the opportunity to produce their own engravings based on the theme of Strange Ways to meet Death. Artist Alan Birch who has produced a series of 50 etchings illustrating bizarre ways people have met their ends. Over 30 people took part, ranging from care workers, artists and complete beginners. […]
Over 500 parents and children experienced the joy of printmaking over the Easter break. Working with printmaker Alan Birch, visitors were encouraged to draw from the work of Barbara Brown, Andy Warhol and Deanna Petheridge. These drawings were used to transfer into shapes cut from wallpapers ( some from old sample books from the Whitworths […]
Artist Alan Birch spent a day at Queen Elizabeths Grammar School in Blackburn, spreading the gospel of print. Alan worked with sixth formers producing a series of engravings, some incorporating collage. Later teachers from Blackburn secondary schools were able to enjoy themselves getting creative and exploring the world of print.
Printmakers at Prospect Studio spent an enjoyable weekend working with printmaker Stuart Brocklehurst. Stuart showed artists his work before they produced their own 6 colour prints, printed by hand. A great range of prints was produced and artists thoroughly enjoyed their day.
People living with Dementia , and their carers spend creative Tuesday afternoons at The Whitworth, experiencing a range of creative activities. The friendly, creative and supportive group have painted, sculpted and printed their way round the gallery, producing some great work. The group produced some great lino cuts with Alan Birch. This work together with […]
Over 300 parents and children were entertained at Stanley Grove as part of BBC Get Creative Day. Around 100 prints were created by adults and children, as they enjoyed circus skills, music, and creative food. A great day was had by all helped by the sunny weather. The event was to focus attention to the proposed […]
Pupils from Park Road Primary School in Sale produced some excellent prints based on the Andy Warhol show at The Whitworth in Manchester. Pupils are introduced to printmaking by artist Alan Birch, before drawing from the Warhol exhibition in the gallery. These drawings were used to make engravings which were printed by the pupils on […]
Over 15 members of Prospect Studio Art Classes are currently showing their work at Bury Art Gallery. The theme of Feared and Farcical Futures has inspired artists to produce new work and is on show on the Balcony Gallery. Artists also have their work on sale in the shop. The show ends on the 2nd […]
Well done to all the printers who worked so hard producing work for the Longitude Gallery in Clitheroe. Congratulations to all artists and thanks to the gallery team. really appreciated!
Early years pupils at Crowcroft Primary School in Manchester were delighted to see their artworks installed on the corridors of their newly refurbished gallery walls. Reception pupils were amazed to see their relief and surface printed works inspired by the story of the 3 Little Pigs, digitally produced as panels. Whilst Year 1 pupils saw […]