Duration: 2 weeks, every Monday
Date: 21 October to 28 October 2024
Course Overview:
This course caters to individuals keen on acquiring new printmaking skills, regardless of prior experience.
On this 4 week course you will learn how to use your printmaking knowledge gained so far to develop and further your skills . You will use a range of printmaking processes such auch as poly-plate and relief printing. Work can be used for crafting personalised cards to producing striking prints, this course offers a creative platform for individuals to explore their artistic potential. Whether you're looking to socialise through art, contemplating a career change, or seeking enterprise opportunities.
What will you learn?
- Acquire fundamental low-tech printmaking skills to bring your creative work to life.
- Explore a diverse range of printmaking techniques, using hand printing methods.
- Create original designs and experiment with new techniques to broaden your skill set.
- Experiment with colour and printing surfaces.
- Receive personalised guidance and support to nurture your creative ideas.
- Explore avenues for utilising your artwork, including potential enterprise opportunities.
- Develop research skills for your creative process.
- Learn through practical demonstrations.
Course Structure:
- Introduction to the beginners printmaking course. Explore relief printmaking techniques to create your own printing plates.
- Experiment with inking and printing relief plates, exploring various print surfaces.
- Introduction to poly-plate relief printmaking, where you'll bring your design ideas to life.
- Explore printing with poly-plates to produce a range of exciting outcomes.
Essential Equipment and Resources:
Bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
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