Meet the maker - Helen Round, Printmaker

In my never ending search for new projects to try, I was lucky to happen upon this website about printmaker Helen Round. With passion for print and a life time love of beautiful fabrics, not only does she design and create beautiful prints but she also offers workshops so that others can have a go themselves.

She uses traditional screen printing methods and prints her unique, hand drawn designs onto the highest quality linen, combining state of the art digital printing with traditional hand printing techniques such as monoprint and screen print.. 

Everything in her work is carefully considered and all designs begin life as beautiful hand drawings inspired by the Cornish countryside, where she lives and from where she takes much of her inspiration. Living close to the sea she says, 'Her work is a celebration of all that is Cornwall.'

As she says herself 'Everyone Needs a Creative Day' and you can join Helen in her studio for an opportunity to experiment, learn a new skill and feed your creativity. 

Workshops held in her studio and are limited to six people ensuring plenty of 1:1 support. They are very reasonably priced and full day workshops include a delicious home cooked lunch and 'plenty of tea and cake'. 

Here students are printing their own designs and making books. But there are other courses available too and if you find yourself in Cornwall, I urge you to book yourself in and have a go. But if you can't, then do see if you can find something similar nearer to home.

You can buy mugs, bags, coasters, cushions and aprons from her website and don't forget we sell aprons too. You could even get one personalised with 'printmaker' once you've tried it out for yourself.

www.cobwebknits.co.uk

Meet the Maker - My Paper Cut Heart

I know very little about the creator of My Paper Cut Heart as she only appears to take commissions via Facebook but I love her work and admire her skill.

The intricacy of her pieces is quite breathtaking and I love that she describes her work as ranging from the sublime to the downright quirky.  She clearly has a penchant for her magical hares.

The piece above was commissioned for a couple who love beach bonfires, guitar playing and fancy dress....spot the bunny ears hiding in the tree!

And there is a nod to her Welsh location in her dragon design.

   

I have seen on her Facebook page that she has also had limited edition prints made.

If you know more about Jen, the woman behind this work, please let us know.

All images (c) My Paper Cut Heart