We organise a great range of art and printmaking activities for our members. Have a look here at some of the things that we’ve been getting up to!
Eddie’s skilful blending – February 2026
Our member Eddie Curtis is a fan of colour blends (or colour rolls) and uses them extensively in his work. At our February meeting, Eddie shared his experience and ideas on how blends can be used to build up images as well as adding depth and interest. His tips and tricks for rolling reliable blends…
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Cowprint into Spring Sketching – March 2026
Cowprint sketchers have been out and about again – at Droxford Church in February and in March at the newly re-opened Southampton City Art Gallery. Droxford Church Southampton Art Gallery
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Cowprint Creative Days at Jo Morley’s Studio – March 2026
Getting together for a day of creating, printing and sharing ideas has taken an exciting turn in 2026 for Cowprint members! We’re hiring the very talented Jo Morley’s well equipped and bright studio space for members to explore and develop their practice and work together. This great collaboration means that we can have fun, support…
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Small stamps, big impact – January 2026
At our January meeting, our member Lisa Steincke shared her practice and extensive experience in creating beautiful repeat patterns from small carved printing blocks. She showed how these can be used on fabric and paper to produce lovely pieces, including how a range of different patterns can be created by varying the arrangement of the…
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Charles Shearer’s Inspirational Collagraph – January 2026
Cowprint members were treated to two fabulous weekend workshops with Charles Shearer in November 2025 and January 2026. Stimulating, inventive and fun, many techniques and ideas were explored with brilliant results in the range of lovely prints produced.
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Cowprint Autumn & Winter Sketching – December 2025
Cowprint sketchers had a great sessions over the autumn and winter including at Eyeworth Pond in the New Forest, Romsey Abbey and Southampton.
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Exploring print and mixed media art – October 2025
At our October meeting members brought along examples of their work to share how print, paint, textiles, stitchwork and other techniques and materials are used by our talented and diverse group of artists. We had a great evening and everyone went away with some new and stimulating perspectives and ideas.
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Cowprint Spring & Summer Sketching -August 2025
Over the spring and summer months, Cowprint members have been out and about sketching in some lovely locations including Acre Down and Exbury Gardens in the New Forest.
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Barry’s brilliant solar plate etching – July 2025
Our member Barry Gowers gave a fascinating talk on his intricate solar plate processes and practice. We were privileged to see a fab selection of his wonderful and varied prints, including successful submissions to the RA’s Summer Exhibition. It was a really inspirational evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all, and we’ve finally persuaded him to be…
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Jo Morley’s joyful print making – March 2025
At our March meeting we were treated to a fabulous talk by Jo Morley on her printmaking and painting practice. Jo brought along a great selection of her vibrant work, showing the development of her ideas and techniques. A few days later, Jo led an inspirational one day workshop for some of our members – great fun and resulting in…
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