What is printmaking?
Through printmaking, you can translate drawings into expressive print designs offering a wonderfully creative process.
Additionally, you can print imagery in a variety of different ways, including the use of different colours and background designs.
In conclusion, by experimenting with the technique of printmaking, you can create artworks which offer both detailed imagery plus explore colour and design expressively.
The Printmaking Course Overview
- first, learn how to develop designs suitable for print
- then, learn how to recreate your designs using the mono-print process
- next, develop your designs further and create an etching plate for print.
- also, try your hand at block printing using the poly-print process
- overall, have fun experimenting with a range of expressive colourful techniques to create vibrant backgrounds for your prints
- lastly, accomplish a range of dynamic prints using various techniques to then proudly take home
The following is included in the course price:
- Expert tuition by a fully-qualified art teacher
- all course materials
- a light lunch plus refreshments each day
Finally, this course is suitable for all ability levels as individual tailored support will be offered throughout.
An example itinerary for the printmaking course:
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Saturday | We will meet at the studio for 10:30am for welcome refreshments. The course tutor will then introduce lots of visual examples of printmaking process to inform and inspire. Following this, you will be guided step-by-step to create a drawn design suitable for print. The second part of the day will involve exploring mono-print and dry-point etching techniques. You will learn how to transfer your design into print using these method plus use different papers and backgrounds for your prints. Printmaking is a very creative and fun method of working. Day one will conclude at 3:30pm. |
| Sunday | We will meet back at the studio for 10:30am refreshments. You will then be introduced to the poly-print block printing process. Lots of visual examples will be shown to inspire you. You will be able to develop the design created in day 1 for this work. By the end of the session, you will have created a polystyrene block design for print. The second session will start by producing colourful and creative backgrounds onto which to print. You will then learn how to effectively ink-up and print your block onto to your prepared backgrounds. You will also learn how to refine your work and problem solve to ensure effective prints. Day two will conclude at 3:30pm. |
Printmaking Techniques Course
A 2-day printmaking course with professional tuition, all materials, lunches and refreshments for just £189.
To discover the next scheduled course and to book your ticket, please visit our Events & Bookings Page.
We do not include accommodation for this course. So, please visit our accommodation page to explore places to stay within the area.
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