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
- learn how to develop designs suitable for print
- learn how to recreate your designs using the mono-print process
- develop your designs further and create an etching plate.
- have fun experimenting with a range of expressive colourful techniques to create vibrant backgrounds for your prints
- accomplish a range of dynamic prints to proudly take home
Furthermore, we include the following in the course price:
- Expert tuition by a fully-qualified art teacher
- We include all course materials
- We offer 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 the 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 the mono-printing technique. You will learn how to transfer your design into print using this method plus use different papers and backgrounds for your prints. It 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 dry-point etching process. Lots of visual examples will be shown from the tutor’s personal portfolio to inspire you. The dry-point etching process involves etching in to a hard surface with an etching needle. You will be able to use the design created in day 1 for this work. By the end of the session, you will have developed your etching plate. The second session will start by producing colourful and creative backgrounds on to which to print. You will then learn how to effectively ink-up and print your etching plate 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 Course
A 2-day printmaking course with professional tuition, all materials, lunches and refreshments for just £185.
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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