Printmaking for Beginners

23 May-6 Jun 2024

Overview

Thu 23 May - Thu 6 Jun
This 3 week evening course is a perfect taster session into 3 different print techniques; monoprint, linocut & drypoint etching. You’ll learn the basics of all 3 techniques and create prints using each technique. The course is designed for beginners who would like an introduction to printmaking and those who would like a taster of various techniques before committing to a day course. It’s also great for creating work for a portfolio.

Course Location: Bluecoat Intaglio Studio

Experience Level: Beginner

Duration: This course will run Thursday evenings at 5:30pm – 7:45pm for 3 consecutive weeks. We have multiple courses throughout the year, please see tickets at the bottom of the page for exact dates.

This 3 week evening course is a perfect taster session into 3 different print techniques; monoprint, linocut & drypoint etching. You’ll learn the basics of all 3 techniques and create prints using each technique. The course is designed for beginners who would like an introduction to printmaking and those who would like a taster of various techniques before committing to a day course. It’s also great for creating work for a portfolio.

The course schedule is as follows:

Week 1: You will learn all about monoprint. The session will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful monoprint while learning about the history, tools, materials and techniques used.
Week 2: You will learn all about linocut, and use the session to create your own linocut print whilst learning about the materials, tools and techniques of the process.
Week 3: You will learn all about drypoint etching and be guided through the process of creating a drypoint etch, including using our beautiful 100-year-old press to print your plates.
What’s Included?

All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction to book into our Screen Printing Studio should you wish to.

Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?

All sessions: Feel free to bring along reference images to each session.

The course is available to book for the following dates:

Thu 23 May - Thu 6 Jun, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Thu 24 Oct - Thu 7 Nov, 5:30pm - 7:45pm

Tickets: £125

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