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Indigo Studio
Indigo Studio
ABOUT
Lisa Howard originally studied sculpture and then art history at University College London. Followed by a 20 year career in the creative industries supporting the professional development of many talented people and spearheading programmes, such as the Big Draw aimed at broadening access to the arts and unlocking creativity
Lisa Howard founded Indigo Studio as a vehicle for her artistic practice and as a means of sharing her extensive knowledge of creative techniques through friendly informal workshops
Lisa’s artistic practice is diverse but rooted in the idea of capturing natural forms through natural processes. This includes sun printing methods such as cyanotype and lumen prints, monoprinting directly from the subject and tracing cast shadows in ink. Elements of these techniques are beyond the artist’s control and are therefore both creatively challenging and freeing. Ensuring each artwork is unique and captures the process of making in the final form
These techniques are also fun to learn and are suitable for a broad range of participants who can all achieve impressive results quite quickly. Please see the Workshops page for booking information
Visit the studio
Indigo Studio is situated in the beautiful rural estate of Wyresdale Park in the Forest of Boland, Lancashire
It is a working artist's studio, gallery, art and craft materials store and a workshop venue. Lisa Howard has adapted the space to include a photographer's darkroom for processing her sun-prints which are first bathed in sunlight in front of the studio on Lambing Lane. Lisa is happy to explain her working processes and chat while making so please come and say hello
Wyresdale Park is a working farm and country house providing a unique wedding venue and forest retreat. The Park is also home to the very popular Applestore Cafe and an ever growing community of independent businesses, skilled makers and renowned artists
Positioned on the western slopes of the Forest of Bowland, the estate offers miles of walking through fields and woodlands and if you scale Nicky Nook Fell you will be rewarded with unrivalled views of Lancashire’s picturesque countryside and coastline
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