140 year 9 pupils from Wardle High School and Droylsden Academy experienced printmaking for the first time with artist Alan Birch.The sessions looked at portraits from the Egyptian collection. Drawings were engraved into card plates which were inked and printed to show how pupils can represent themselves in a variety of media. Pupils visited Manchester […]
For the second year running, Year 3 pupils from Totley Primary School in Sheffield, worked with artist Alan Birch, investigating the world of printmaking. Pupils had already undertaken extensive research, looking into screen printing, the work of William Paxton and looked at pattern and symmetry. Having the luxury of a full day, the pupils were […]
A great weekend of multi colour lino printing took place at Prospect with Stuart Brocklehurst. 7 artists were shown the process of hand printing using water based inks by the artist and the results were stunning. There is a possibility of a future weekend taking place later in the year. If anyone is interested let […]
Over 30 people produced surreal collages and intaglio prints at the Whitaker over half term. The creative sessions run in conjunction with the paintings of John Hyatt, were run by local printmaker Alan Birch. Using magic and spells as a starting point participants created their own monsters using a vast collection of collaged images. These […]
Families at Bury Art Gallery had a colourful morning with artist Alan Birch during half term. Parents and children used their prints on the work of Matisse, Kandinsky and Miro, cutting an array of shapes from textured wallpapers. These were thin inked and printed using water based inks. Many took them home to frames for […]
Printmaker Alan Birch spent a day working with staff from Manchester Catholic Schools and Colleges at Xavarian College in Rusholme. Over 20 staff worked with various media including textiles, iPad and print, many combining media to produce sumptuous images. Participants were able top experiment with Gum Arabic printing, intaglio and relief printing. On their return […]
Museum Learning blog Excellent sessions at the museum. Amazed that the pupils managed to draw, engrave, ink and print their portraits in 40 minutes. Incredible! Alan
The Whit worth Art Gallery are currently developing their new education space. Researcher Elizabeth Driver is currently working on a blog for the gallery, giving insights into artists studios. For more info see. http://whitworthstudiothinking.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/alan-birch-print-maker/?
As part of the aftermath exhibition at John Rylands Library on Deansgate in Manchester, I will be showing a small selection of etchings from the series ” Disasters of War ” inspired by the series of 83 etchings produced by Goya. The exhibition which opens on 13th February 6-8 brings together examples of protest, reflection, […]
A busy weekend took place at Prospect with 13 artists producing new prints for the new year. Here are a selection from Gary Thomas, Pam Holstein and Kay Widdowson.
I am slowly progressing towards my target of 84 saints. I am now at 75 and nearing the conclusion of the series. Will be at the store of the British Museum next week, photographing their hidden collection of wooden medieval saints, mainly taken from French churches. If anyone has any recommendations for saints to add, […]
Pupils from Droylsden Academy and Wardle High visited Manchester Museum for a day of activities as part of an Identity project, taking place over the next few weeks at the Museum and School. Pupils took part in short workshops at the museum ranging from looking at Egyptian life, CSI Athens, Celebrities and Shabtis and creative […]
Students from Wigan and Leigh college, visited Prospect Studios as part of their course. The students were shown round the studio, home to Alan Birch,Liam Spencer and Jill Randall and then produced a series of prints from their journals. Students produced a range of prints including engravings, relief prints, chine collie and mixed media works. […]
New international students arriving in Manchester, were given the opportunity of working with printmaker Alan Birch as part of a creative taster of what Manchester has to offer. The workshop based in the rooms housing the fossils and mineral collections, saw over 80 students take part producing some excellent engravings. Some students were drawn to […]
Families took part in a creative printmaking workshop at Bury Art Gallery and Museum as part of the Prospect Studio print exhibition which runs until 22nd February. Participants produced drawings and later transformed these into engravings.Families spent the session producing numerous prints and even added collage to their work! Alan Birch will be running a […]