R-Space Gallery will be providing a free screen-printing workshop (SOLD OUT) delivered by artist Lucy Turner to both celebrate Earth Day and coincide with the gallery’s exhibition “McCaw-Allan ... A Tea-Towel Collection”. The exhibition presents a collection of linen tea towels produced by Lurgan company McCaw Allan over several decades. The exhibition runs from 22 April to 19 May.

Butterfly Haven by Lucy Turner

The screen printing workshop will be held in Lisburn City Library, 3 Linenhall St, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 1FJ

The workshop will allow the participants to explore printing onto linen using floral motifs. They will create an artwork made from overprinting paper stencils in a wide range of colours. Being Earth Day, recycled materials will be used. Lucy will explain her work process and ethics and will bring some of her screen prints to view and her personal screens to print with. All materials are included. Bring a packed lunch. Participants are invited to visit the exhibition in R-Space Gallery, Castle Street, after the workshop.

About the Artist

Lucy Turner is based in Bangor, Co Down. She received a Masters in Fine Art from the University of Ulster. As an artist Lucy has developed her own style in printmaking pushing boundaries by developing her unique and experimental style. This investigational approach has given her the opportunity to participate in international exhibitions and residencies both in Ireland and abroad. Her experimental process includes screen printing directly on copper, brass or stainless steel creating sculptural wall art suitable for interior and exterior settings, this process has awarded her many commissions primarily in the health care sector. She is currently artist in residence in HMP Maghaberry where she teaches ceramics.

This workshop has been funded by the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme, an initiative supported by the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the National Lottery Players through The National Lottery Heritage Fund.