Trefeglwys Printmaking

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Trefeglwys Printmaking To teach a non toxic approach to printmaking. I was introduced to etching in 1986 when I joined Aberystwyth University School of Art as their senior technician.

I instantly fell in love with the process and made it my preferred media for creating art work. After a period of ten years I became aware that the toxic elements of the process were affecting my health. It was because of this that I spent a period of two years developing a non toxic etching ground 'BIG' . BIG has been independently analysed by a laboratory specialising in art products and BIG now caries the safety code. You can purchase BIG from my website, Intaglio Printmakers, Lawrence's and Takach in USA. I run bespoke workshops for those who would like to know how to use BIG in all its different ways, from icing sugar or sandpaper aquatints, soft ground and coffee lift and much more. We are lucky to have a cottage next to the studio which guests can rent for a modest sum while they are on the course. Please drop me a line for more details.

Thanks very much to Lynsey and Graham for making us so welcome at the South West Art Studio in Sidmouth. This fledgling ...
14/05/2026

Thanks very much to Lynsey and Graham for making us so welcome at the South West Art Studio in Sidmouth. This fledgling studio has such a bright future being in such beautiful surroundings and providing a very well-equipped and professional environment for printmakers.

A special thank you to Maria for all her help and support over the three day workshop. It was great to work with a group of enthusiastic and talented artists. I’m looking forward to a return visit in the future! 😊

What a privilege to be invited by Chiara Chimirri to run a BIG printmaking workshop at her lovely studio Il Fondo in Flo...
24/03/2026

What a privilege to be invited by Chiara Chimirri to run a BIG printmaking workshop at her lovely studio Il Fondo in Florence. It was attended by a group of talented and knowledgeable printmakers which made the experience all the more special.

Chiara is an inspiration to all aspiring printmakers wishing to set up their own non-toxic print studios around the world.

Thanks to Roberta Feoli for making the connection between us which made this all possible.

Until next time, Italy! Now, back to Wales ❤️

23/03/2026
The most wonderful week demonstrating BIG non-toxic etching in Venice! Many thanks to Scuola Internationale Di Grafica V...
20/03/2026

The most wonderful week demonstrating BIG non-toxic etching in Venice! Many thanks to Scuola Internationale Di Grafica Venezia for their invitation and for their kind hospitality. An extra special thanks to Roberta and Mathilde.

Next stop 📍 Florence! 🇮🇹

18/09/2025

The first part of our Canadian BIG printmaking trip has been a wonderful experience up in Fort St John with Print Artists North!

Such a talented group of artist printmakers who were a pleasure to work with. Thanks to Linda for all the excellent organising and hosting, and to Kate for her wonderful support. Special thanks too to Rick, Charlie and Mary for their hospitality. Looking forward to our next workshop at the Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists in Edmonton! 🇨🇦

09/06/2025

It was great to welcome members of Zea Mays Printmaking Studio Massachusetts to Trefeglwys Printmakers for five days of superb printmaking! Such a lovely group of talented artists to work with 🤩

01/05/2025

It was a pleasure to lead a printmaking workshop at The Tannery in Santa Cruz last month. A wonderful studio in a historical building catering for all the Arts. It was great to work with a group of such talented artists and printmakers at PATT! ☺️

Had a wonderful time yesterday hosting my first workshop in California at Equinox Studio in Carmel. Great to be teaching...
23/03/2025

Had a wonderful time yesterday hosting my first workshop in California at Equinox Studio in Carmel. Great to be teaching such an enthusiastic and creative group of printmakers!

One down and lots more to go! Next stop - Santa Cruz 📍

Thrilled to be running my first ever workshop at Aberystwyth Printmakers on the weekend of the 17th September! We’ll be ...
07/08/2024

Thrilled to be running my first ever workshop at Aberystwyth Printmakers on the weekend of the 17th September!

We’ll be exploring two exciting processes - How to make a faux mezzotint with emery paper and working with the coffee lift process.

Follow the link for more info and to book your space before they go!!

Can’t wait to see you there 🤩

Tutor: Andrew BaldwinDates: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of August 2024Time: 10am-4pm6 Spaces available.Location: AP Studio Brogerddan, Penrhyncoch, Aberystwyth, SY23 3ED Over the weekend Andrew will introduce you to the creative possibilities of his non toxic etching methods and guide you through....

Another wonderful week welcoming some more International visitors to Trefeglwys Print Studio! 🇨🇦Linda, Karin and Kate tr...
31/05/2024

Another wonderful week welcoming some more International visitors to Trefeglwys Print Studio! 🇨🇦

Linda, Karin and Kate travelled from Canada to Wales to spend time exploring the versatile possibilities of BIG and created some really great prints! 😃

Visit our website for more info on how to book your own workshop! 👇

https://www.printmakingstudio.co.uk/courses

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