A new exhibition is set to take place at the Kirkgate Centre in Cockermouth, celebrating the art of printmaking.
The show, titled Out of Ink, will be open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, with a preview evening on Thursday, October 16, from 6–8 pm.
The exhibition runs from October 17 to October 19, and will be open to the public.
The prints will be at an exhibition at the Kirkgate Centre.(Image: Jill Davis)
The exhibition has been organised by Cockermouth artists Jill Davis and Magda Brugier, who share a passion for printmaking.
Over the past two years, Jill and Magda have been sketching at J.B. Banks & Son, the town’s historic ironmongers and museum.
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Their drawings have inspired a striking series of linocuts and etchings, now displayed in the shop window and among the museum’s fascinating artefacts.
“J.B. Banks is such a extraordinary resource, “said Jill Davis, “Sketching there has given us tremendous inspiration for our printmaking.”
Magda Brugier said: “The atmosphere of the museum with its amazing collection was a powerful stimulus for experimenting with different printmaking techniques.”
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to enjoy a display of original prints exploring a wide variety of subjects from lake district views to abstract compositions.
There will also be demonstrations of different printmaking methods and techniques and a chance for visitors to have ago at making a simple print for themselves.
The prints on display and a selection of cards and other handprinted items will be available for sale but entry to the exhibition itself will be free.
