Print Printmaking with Linocuts - Introduction
C00799
Become confident and skilled in the printmaking of linocuts!
Want to learn about what linocut printmaking is, and what it entails? Or do you want to refine and develop your skills? Then this course is just for you! With tutor demonstrations and guidance through all the stages involved, you will gain a solid foundation and understanding of the whole process.
Learn tips for creating striking, effective designs by observing and discussing linocut plates, prints and images. Gain an understanding of the lino-cutting process - the tools involved and how to make various mark-marking for specific effects. Learn how to best mix colours with intaglio printmaking inks; use a Columbian printing press and strategies for registering your plates and prints effectively.
In the first class, you will carve an image into lino and print it in black and white so that you are familiar with - and more confident in - the printmaking process. You will then move on to making more advanced prints - moving through the steps of the process as a group - guiding and helping one another as you go. Your tutor will provide assistance and feedback throughout.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and 'know-how' to continue printing at home without a press - using your initial black and white plate as well as creating new linocuts!
Come join us - tuition is professional and friendly; the atmosphere is relaxed and a group spirit is encouraged throughout!
Course Content
Course Content
Observing and discussing effective approaches to design by referring to lino plates, lino prints and images thereof.
A methodical approach is used to guide you through the stages of the linocutting and printing process, initially through the creating of a black and white print and then a multi-coloured print.
You will not only learn about the effects which can be created from various mark-making - but which linocutting tools to use for what purpose.
You will learn about printmaking inks - and have a choice between using water based and intaglio. You will mix inks to achieve certain colours and become familiar with different ink rollers - being able to make your own personal choices.
To be able to set up each printing space to suit which part of the printing process you are at - is important. A clean printing setup allows for a successful print - and knowing how to set up and use the printmaking studio will be demonstrated and supported.
You will use the Columbian print to make your prints. Different strategies for lining up your paper on the plate correctly - especially important for multi-layered prints of more than one colour - will be demonstrated - and you will have guidance with this.
A group feeling is encouraged - whereby learners move onto the next stage as part of a group - so as to be able to observe and learn from others as well.
Personal creativity is encouraged and individual designs and approaches to cutting, inking and printing are an important part of the discussions with your tutor.
Course Outcomes
You will learn the following:
- how to create striking designs specifically for printing.
- how to choose specific tools for mark making and desired effects in the cutting process.
- how to mix inks and ink up your plate - learning why things go wrong and how to avoid them!
- how to set up your space correctly.
- various registration techniques.
In keeping with professional working practice, the last 15 minutes of each session will be used to clean up your work space.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on the start date of the course.
Suitable for beginners and those who may have some experience of lino cutting.
First Class Requirements
Items and materials provided for the first include:
Inks
A6 lino
Bread and Butter piece of paper for your print
Newsprint
Acetate sheet
Woodcarving/linocutting tools, palettes and rollers (this will be available throughout however it is encouraged that you bring your own set of tools for cutting as there may not be a large amount of all types available at all times.)
Further equipment and materials for subsequent lessons will be required - most of which can be bought at / or are provided for by the college. These items, and there provision thereof, will be discussed in the first class.
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course. Learners are advised to wear closed toe shoes and to dress appropriately.
Assessment Methods
Q&A, observations, PLPs, practical sessions using specialist classroom facilities to build a body of coursework and different outcomes that incorporate new techniques and processes.
Additional Information
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email art@rhacc.ac.uk
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