Why Study This Course?
Want to explore the art of linocut printmaking or refine your existing skills? This course is designed for you! Through tutor demonstrations and hands-on guidance, you’ll build a solid foundation in the linocut process. Discover how to create striking designs, master mark-making techniques, and confidently use a Columbian printing press. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to continue printing at home, creating beautiful linocut prints. Join our friendly and supportive atmosphere and unlock your creative potential!
This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. You will:
Gain a solid understanding of the entire linocut process.
Learn to create striking designs and mix colours effectively.
Master various mark-making techniques for unique effects.
Develop the skills to print at home without a press.
Enjoy a relaxed and collaborative learning environment.
Design Development: Support in developing and refining your ideas from initial sketches through to resolved prints.
Design Approaches: Creating clear, effective compositions for multi-layer prints, considering colour and sequencing.
Multi-Block Learning how to create prints using multiple blocks
Reduction Printing: working in stages from a single block.
Mark-Making and Tool Selection: Refining your use of tools to create a range of marks, textures, and tones.
Colour and Inking: Choosing, mixing and layering colour.
Registration Techniques: Using practical methods to align paper and blocks for multi-layer printing.
Printing Process: Building a more confident and methodical approach to carving, inking, and printing.
Editioning: Producing a small series of prints with consistency.
Group Learning: Working alongside others and learning through shared discussion and observation.
Personal Creativity: Developing your own ideas and approach through guided experimentation.
This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. You will:
Gain a solid understanding of the entire linocut process.
Learn to create striking designs and mix colours effectively.
Master various mark-making techniques for unique effects.
Develop the skills to print at home without a press.
Enjoy a relaxed and collaborative learning environment.
First Class Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance is essential to gaining the most out of the course.
(PLPs, 1-2-1, Demos, Q&A)
· Ongoing tutor feedback during practical sessions
· Group discussions and peer learning
· Demonstrations and technical guidance
· One-to-one support to develop individual projects
· Review of completed prints and process
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email art@racc.ac.uk.
If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk or drop into our main reception area.