Printmaking - Art Inspired by Nature - Wellbeing

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5 weeks - Every Thursday, 2½ hours
Date: 5 June 2025 to 3 July 2025
Time: 1PM-3:30PM

Course: This course is for anyone interested in starting to learn about different printing techniques. The course will explore different ways of using a range of imagery related to the Wetlands.
In this course: On this 4-week course you will be introduced to different ways of developing your observations to embark on print making. You will use unique location of the Wetlands to inspire your work and to connect with nature.Suitable for beginners and those with more experience.

What will you learn?
• You will learn a range of different observation techniques in preparation for print-making.
• You will learn how to work with a range of different materials to develop your skills in printmaking.
• You will have the chance to develop your own designs to explore imagery related to the Wetlands.
• Experiment with various inking and printing techniques and discover the magic of mixing and working with a range of vibrant colours
• Have 1:1 help with the development of ideas and for support.

How is the course delivered? What subjects or area will be looked at each week?
• Week 1- Introduction to the course, printmaking tasks introducing Wetlands theme.
• Week 2- Guided Wetlands walk, to be arranged. Drawing outside weather permitting
• Week 3- Explore materials- printing inks, colour and mixing techniques for developing your work
• Week 4- Exploring mark making using monoprint and imagery from Walthamstow Wetlands

Essential equipment and resources
• an apron, A4 size foler, notebook and pen
What next?
• You can enrol onto many of the beginners and improver creative courses available. Please see our prospectus and website for the full list of courses available
Prosp Content
AC0508C6
03/07/2025
31/07/2025
2.50 hrs per wk
5 weeks
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WALTHAMSTOW WETLANDS