Why Study This Course?
This supportive studio-based printmaking workshop is designed for learners who would like to develop their own creative projects while building confidence and technical skills.
Suitable for those with some previous printmaking experience, the course offers the opportunity to pursue personal projects with guidance from an experienced tutor. Learners may choose to continue developing techniques introduced in previous courses or explore new approaches through individual experimentation.
Each session will include demonstrations, discussion and one-to-one support tailored to individual interests and goals. The workshop encourages creative exploration, technical development and the building of a personal body of work within a friendly and inspiring studio environment.
Learners are encouraged to work at their own pace and develop projects that reflect their individual interests and creative ambitions.
The course content will be shaped by learners’ interests and projects but may include:
• Developing and planning personal printmaking projects
• Extending skills such as lino printing, mono-printing, Tetrapak printing, screen printing and other printmaking processes
• Exploring relief and intaglio printmaking techniques
• Instruction in the safe and effective use of the Columbia and Rochat presses
• Developing imagery through observation, drawing, photography and research
• Composition, image development and visual experimentation
• Approaches to colour printing
• Registration and editioning techniques
• Combining printmaking processes and mixed-media approaches
• Evaluating, discussing and presenting finished work
Tutor demonstrations, group discussion and individual guidance will support learners in developing their own creative projects and technical skills.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Some previous printmaking experience is recommended. This may include attendance on a beginner’s printmaking course or equivalent experience.
(PLPs, 1-2-1, Demos, Q&A)
Printmaking Workshop: Techniques and Personal Projects to create a full day of supported printmaking practice, combining technical instruction, creative exploration and independent project development.
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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