Turnpike prints
Year 7 pupils from Bedford High School, spent a creative afternoon working with printmaker Alan Birch. Working on the theme of myth and customs, pupils produced a series of drawings which were then transformed into intaglio engravings. These plates were inked with water based ink and printed on a portable printing press. The prints were excellent and will be displayed at the Turnpike in June and July together with the work of Dave Pearson.
” The session was really good. The kids were very happy with their work. It’s really moody and abstract! ”
Bridget Moss. Assistant Headteacher.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
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Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
![#alanbirch#printworkshop#schholsprinting.](http://alanbirch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bedford-2-150x150.jpg)
Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.
![#alanbirch#printworkshop#schholsprinting.](http://alanbirch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bedford-1-150x150.jpg)
Year 7 prints with Alan Birch for Turnpike Gallery.