Introduction to Printmaking

Description

Mondays

Explore and develop your artwork using traditional printmaking methods with a contemporary approach.

This course is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience.

Beginners will be helped to develop their confidence and personal creativity by means of a range of techniques and processes. Students with more experience will be guided to develop personal projects and to extend their knowledge and creativity.

Techniques covered: lithography, etching, aquatint, open bite, soft ground etching and mono-printing with mixed media, linocuts or woodcut – including printing with colour plates.

At the end of the course you will have the option to exhibit your work. Showcasing prints you have created during the course will help you to understand how to promote and market your work.

Mondays

Summer Term
On sale from 20 February 2024
15 April – 20 May / 6.30pm – 9.00pm
5 weeks (Closed bank holiday: 6 May)
£159

On sale from 16 April 2024
3 June – 1 July / 6.30pm – 9.00pm
5 weeks (Closed bank holiday: 27 May)
£159

Tutor: Ron Best

Course #: MN02