Author name: ruth_ander

Printfest is Upon Us!

The annual printmaking festival in Ulverston, Lake District returns between the 3rd and 5th May. I’ll be there alongside a strong Bristol contingent (Gail Mason, Jemma Gunning, Hannah McVicar and Emily Ketteringham are all showing too.) There’s also workshops, talks, great food and a lovely atmosphere- why not book yourself an arty bank holiday weekend

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Love Songs to Nature

There is a song by Karine Polwart, the Scottish folk singer songwriter, about Thrift, the little pink flower that clings to the edges of our land. One of the lyrics goes, ‘Thrift’s gift is, Thrift’s grace is, to thrive in harsh places, And show us hardship is a limit not a failing’ I had the good luck

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New Online Courses in January and February Now Available to Book

I’m collaborating with Spike Print Studio again this January and February to bring you another chance to learn ‘Monoprint Landscapes’ (9th January- 6th February) and ‘Drypoint at Home’ (20th February to 26th March), both live and online. I’m also running 2 short online morning workshops ‘Botanical Printing by Hand’ on 27th January 10am-12pm and ‘Printing

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