As I was leaving home for Bharat Bhavan Bhopal, I had high expectations about what I would experience during that visit. I was lucky because it is that place that never disappoints. On the contrary, it exceeded my expectations and changed how I view art, especially printmaking. That’s why I would recommend it to any art enthusiast. Its printmaking workshop helped me understand that craft extensively, and I am wiser than before attending it. Let me share my experience of attending the Bharat Bhavan Bhopal printmaking workshop without further ado.
Experience of Attending a Printmaking Workshop
From my experience, a printmaking workshop is highly recommended whether you are a beginner or an expert in this craft. Novices learn the basics of printmaking, thus gaining a solid foundation. On the other hand, experts get to expand their creative skills and take them to a new level.
As I interacted with various artists, I realized that you can always learn something from your colleagues. I also got to appreciate my strengths and am capitalizing on them to become a great artist. I am also working on the weaknesses I discovered again to become excellent in printmaking.
Benefits of the Printmaking Workshop
Before attending the printmaking workshop, my understanding of printmaking was shallow, for lack of a better word. I associated it with ancient days, but that workshop was an eye-opener. I saw beyond my imagination through various artists who exhibited various printing techniques. Some artists have also mastered ensuring the printmaking results blend or suit the modern world. As I interacted with various people, I learned several techniques lithography, aquatint, collagraph, etching, engraving, linocut, and woodcut.
Whereas I had heard and used some of them, the printing workshop made me understand the techniques better. It also became crystal clear that there are various surfaces suitable for printmaking. One’s options include stone, cardboard, metal, Styrofoam, and linoleum, to mention a few. As an artist, you can prepare your printing plate using various approaches such as drawing, etching, and cutting.
Takeaway
The next time there is a printmaking workshop in Bharat Bhavan Bhopal, try to attend it. You will be surprised to realize how meaningful and knowledgeable it is to interact with various artists. Listening to art experts and idols also makes a huge difference. It doesn’t matter whether you are new to printmaking; you will learn something. If you are a parent looking for a place for your child to learn printmaking , a workshop fits the bill excellently.