Feilding Intermediate 'Give it a go' programme.

Boys concentrate on the fine sections of their MDF carvings. The tools are very sharp ( I import them from Japan. There are 9 different blades in the series). I emphasise the need to keep both hands on the handle or a least behind the blade!

Wall of prints.

Kathrin carved 4 images on MDF and lino. These were inked up in different colours and printed out using the yellowXpress 5000. As you can see from the photo, Kathrin had trouble stopping. ( that's wonderful- we never run out of paper in the Homeprint Studio) My technique is choose the best one from each of the carvings and withdraw them from the edition. It is best to sign and date them at this stage so you have a record of the first cut. The remaining prints, the bulk of them, will be over printed with at least one more colour after the second carving. Reductive or subtractive carving.

Kathrin Knapp, artist in residence.

Kathrin stepped in the door of Homeprint Studio and started carving. So many ideas to try out. Here Kathrin is carving with the carving tools I import from JAPAN. First step is to draw a large simple outline of the image onto MDF or lino. Then carve the outline with my custom made 'V' tool. Using the Homeprint A3 hydraulic yellowXpress printing press Katherine is printing 5 or 6 copies in each chosen colour onto white and coloured paper. Next step is to carve more detail and even new information into the carvings then I will show Kathrin how to over print with the 2nd colour.

Ricarda and Merla WWOOFers from Germany

Ricarda's sketches and carvings are at the proof stage, ready to be inked up and printed. We realised the lovely little image of the outline of New Zealand was carved as you would see it in a map, BUT, it needs to be in reverse for the relief print to have the correct orientation.
I told Ricarda to keep the little carving and make a new one for the printing plate.
The results of the printings were great. Mementos to share with many other friends and family.