Ballinglen: USA/Ireland Workshop
@ The Ballinglen Arts Foundation
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Jeffrey Hirst
Expanded Approaches Towards Printmaking
Express your visual voice through printmaking in a magical environment augmented with exploration of beautiful northern County Mayo in Ireland.
In this printmaking workshop, artists will explore and utilize various print processes, including the following:
• Carborundum prints: using silicon carbide grit to make rich tonal plates and prints.
• Encaustic collograph: building printing plates from wax, cardboard, and acrylic.
• Drypoint: exploring various ways of markmaking on printing plates.
• Building and printing plates made from cardboard and other found surfaces.
• Chine Colle: applying delicate Asian papers to support papers using the press.
• Monoprinting using water-based media.
• Viscosity printing used to create unique color relationships.
• Printing multi-plate images with an emphasis on color.
Overall, this workshop aims to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience in printmaking (both experimental and traditional), allowing artists to explore processes while also delving into the rich cultural and natural landscape of County Mayo, Ireland.
The combination of technical instruction, creative exercises, inspiration from Irish heritage, and access to a diverse collection of prints at the Ballinglen Museum of Art offers a unique and enriching experience for participants.
By expanding printmaking practices and encouraging artists to express their personal vision, this workshop aims to push boundaries, spark new ideas, and foster a deeper connection to the creative process. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced printmaker, this workshop offers a supportive and dynamic environment where artists can explore, learn, and grow in their practice.
Local field trips are planned for the class to explore the natural and cultural environment of County Mayo.
Please contact Una Forde on unaforde.baf@gmail.com for availability and booking form.
Jeffrey Hirst earned an MFA from Louisana State Univeristy in 1990 and has worked as an artist since then. Hirst has been showcased at venues around the U.S. and Europe and is represented by galleries in Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio. Hirst has been a visiting artist at universities around the United States conducting encaustic and printmaking workshops. He owns Hirst Printmaking in Chicago which is a printshop specializing in experimental printmaking and mixing painting and prints.
The recipient of a Minnesota State Arts Board grant, City of Chicago grant and his work is in numerous public and private collections.
Ballinglen: USA/Ireland @The Ballinglen Arts Foundation
Expanded Approaches towards Printmaking with
Jeffrey Hirst - September 11 - 19, 2026
TOTAL $2,200
Registration is open now, booking forms must be received by June 1st 2026. First come, first serve basis.
A $500 booking fee applies and is non refundable payable by cheque or credit card. Final payment must be made before the 31st July 2026, please email for details re payment, booking forms will be accepted online. A fee is payable for materials provided. We will email you a receipt once we receive a payment or booking. Payments are non-refundable 2 months prior to the class. Class participation constitutes an agreement to our Health and Safety Policy.
All other queries : Úna Forde, Managing Director, The Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Main Street, Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland.
T : +353 (0) 96 43184,
E : ballinglenarts@gmail.com, unaforde.baf@gmail.com
http://www.ballinglenartsfoundation.org/
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