Snowscene in Scraperboard

Date: Saturday 28 November 10am – 4pm

Please note, this workshop will take place on Saturday 28 November 10am – 4pm. Kindly disregard any other dates or times listed.

Workshop Description:

Discover the striking possibilities of scraperboard and create your own atmospheric snow scene in this hands-on workshop.

Scraperboard is a smooth black board which, when gently engraved or scraped with cutting tools, reveals a gleaming white surface beneath. Similar to wood engraving or linocut, the contrast between glossy black and bright white can create dramatic and rewarding results.

You’ll explore working from black to white, using different graphic marks to create a range of tonal values and learning how to plan a strong tonal design. You’ll also discover strategies for creating simplified but dynamic compositions before developing and rendering your own snow scene.

Your finished piece can be as abstract or representational as you choose, making this a great opportunity to experiment with a distinctive technique and develop your own approach.

Materials Students Should Purchase

Please bring:

• A4 drawing paper for planning your design
• Pencils
• Eraser
• Ruler
• Sharpener
• A bottle of waterproof black Indian ink
• Masking tape
• A small synthetic round/pointed brush
• White pastel pencil

Optional:

• Black Sharpie pen
• White Tracedown transfer paper
• Scalpel
• An image of a snowscene to work from (the tutor will also have reference images available)

Materials Provided

The tutor will provide:

• Scraperboard, including spare pieces to practise on
• Scraperboard tools, including a holder and spare cutting blades
• Tracing paper
• White Chinagraph pencils
• Black paper

Tutor Bio: 

Emily Burton holds a BA in Graphic Design, specialising in illustration, and an MA in Drawing. With nearly twenty years’ experience teaching a wide range of art courses, she brings both expertise and enthusiasm to her classes.

Emily enjoys working with adults of all levels, valuing the humour, life experience and curiosity they bring. Her teaching is clear and structured, yet responsive to the needs and individuality of each student. She aims to create a supportive environment that nurtures confidence while also challenging those with more experience.

In both her teaching and personal practice, Emily encourages rigorous observation and creative experimentation.

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