- You can’t remember the last time you felt that little thrill of ‘oh I really love that’ when you make a mark or add a colour?
- You’ve finally found the time to be in the studio, but nothing you do is exciting you?
- You’re starting to wonder if you just need to buckle down and learn to draw and paint ‘better’?
- You want to recapture that feeling of play with no pressure of outcome, that you had in the beginning?
- You love the marks and textures of prints but have no idea how to make them?
Let me show you there’s another way – mark-making is one of the cornerstones of your art practice, and you’ve probably been neglecting it. Instead of always wanting the perfect outcome why not give yourself permission to play for a while? Instead of only making art to produce ‘art work’, why not just have some downright creative fun?
Imagine…
- The addictive thrill of peeling back paper from your surface, to find marks and textures you love.
- Discovering your own ‘artistic handwriting’ through open hearted experimentation.
- Looking around your studio and suddenly seeing it with new eyes – so many things to play with!
- Understanding that there’s a way into printmaking from your own home, no press required.
In this short course we will be exploring printing by hand without a printing press. This creates monoprints: one-off painterly prints with stunning texture and marks. This way of printing is accessible to all and needs very little specialist equipment or space. This course has been developed from the live event in February 2026 and so has pre-recorded video elements and ‘live’ handprinting sessions.
This self paced video course with lifetime access costs £20.
You’ll come out from this short shake-up of your practice with…
- Sooo many ways to make marks that you never even imagined
- A process to turn to when you’re not sure what your work needs
- An open-ness to using the tools and materials you already have in new ways
- Tons of collage fodder!
- A way to discover (and keep discovering) your ‘artistic handwriting’
- A simple way in to printmaking at home
What do people say about my teaching?
“I’m having a blooming lovely time working through all your videos. Made piles of prints. Totally hooked. Most creative thing I’ve done in ages.”
“All very clear and opened up possibilities for development”
“Just wanted to drop you a line to say how much I value your monoprint workshop and your teaching. You have a lovely, reassuring and informative approach which makes it a delight to learn from you, nicely balanced by your encouragement to explore one’s own unique way.”
“I liked your relaxed manner and the pace”
“Plenty of ideas to take forward”
“Calm, friendly and positive”
“Clearly laid out and explained”
“Thank you for the excellent online monoprint course – the delivery and content of each session was spot-on, relaxing to watch and print along with“
In Make Your Mark, you’ll receive:
3 pre-recorded videos giving you simple ideas for gestural, textural and linear mark-making, with no set outcome, so that when you’re stuck in the studio, you know what to try.
Materials list and stockist suggestions, plus home found alternatives, so you have what you need and can use your existing materials and tools and you don’t have to order more stuff in
3 livestream recordings showing how you can put some of these marks into action, so that you can try out hand printing at home, without the expense and stress of joining a print studio.
What will happen when I enrol?
- You’ll receive an email from Kajabi, the course platform I use, inviting you to Login, and your course should be waiting for you in the course library.
- You can go into the course platform at any time to watch, and re-watch the course videos
- You have lifetime access to the course content
These students have found there own way to make printed marks and applied them to their own practice – adding processes, depth and layers to their art making.
Who is this course for?
Beginners or those with some printmaking or artistic experience. If you’ve ever wanted to try printmaking but been put off by having to join a print studio then this course is for you. You DON’T need to know ‘how to draw or paint’. Hand printmaking is accessible to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I access the videos?
You’ll receive an email from Kajabi – the platform I use for you to access the course. You’ll be prompted to make a password and login, then you’ll have access to all the course videos straight away.
How long should I take to complete the course?
As long as you like! It’s self-paced. There are 3 pre-recorded videos that are around 30 mins long and 3 livestream recordings at about 45 mins each. You can print alongside these or just watch and choose to make in your own time. You don’t need to devote hours of your time to do this course, small pockets of time are fine.
Do I need speedy internet?
Yes, you will need a high speed internet connection to be able to view the videos.
Can I have a refund if I want one?
I will not provide refunds as the course is available to you as soon as you’ve paid. I encourage you to ask me any questions you have before you enrol – there are no silly questions.
Who is your tutor?
I’m an artist with over 20 years of home hand-printing experience as well as extensive print studio experience.
After running face to face hand print workshops for many years, I now offer digital courses such as ‘Hand Printing Happiness’ and ‘Landscape Impressions’ and have guided 100’s of students through setting up their home printing practice.
I’m a member of Spike Print Studio in Bristol, UK and a recipient of the University of the West of England scholarship. I’ve led workshops with children and adults, those with extensive experience and those with none.
What do I need to take part?
You won’t need much specialist equipment, but a rubber roller, a smooth surface to roll ink or paint onto, thin paper and ink or paint are the essentials.