Introduction to Printmaking  (beginners)

£180 (all materials included)

This course is suitable for the complete beginner, or for those who want to re-learn forgotten skills. It gives an overview into two areas of the print workshop - Relief Printing (Lino, Woodcut) and Intaglio Printing (Drypoint, Collograph, Tetrapak) 

Its aim is to provide you with the knowledge of how distinct effects can be made using different techniques, and what might suit your style of work best. The course will also focus on the careful and correct use of the equipment including paper, ink, rollers, acids and presses which are required in the making of your print. It will also include the cleaning and care of equipment to restore it to a condition suitable for its next use.

The course will be run over six weeks divided equally into two. The first three weeks will look at relief printing and the following three weeks will look at intaglio printing. Kim Ladd will guide you through the Intaglio part, and Peter Brown will lead the Relief printing part. 

The course will be run as an evening class, on Tuesday from 6-8.30pm over the following dates:
26th Jan, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Feb and the 2nd March. 

The first three weeks: Relief Printing

The aim of this class is to build your confidence in the making of a relief print and to provide you with an understanding and familiarity of the materials and equipment which are involved. The use of all equipment and the stages of printing will be demonstrated and explained. After this you will be expected to do it yourself, with some guidance. Gradually you will need less.

Each week you will also be required to make a record of what is being taught so that you can refer to it during your future printmaking.

The second three weeks: Intaglio Printing

The second three weeks will delve into intaglio printmaking - with a focus on mark making and lines. What paper to use, more tool experimentation and correct ways to edition work. 

If I can't attend can I get a refund?

We will refund you if you cancel no less than 14 days before the course, after this time no refunds will be issued. Please note Ticket Tailor's booking fee is non refundable. By making a booking you are agreeing to our full course terms and conditions which can be found on our website here.

What if the course is cancelled?

We reserve the right to cancel the course for any reason (for example, insufficient bookings). We will endeavour to give at least 7 days notice if the course is cancelled and in the event of cancellation we will, of course, issue you a full refund. Please refer to full terms and conditions here.

Accessibility

Our aim is to bring printmaking to as many people as possible. By their nature, some printmaking processes involve an amount of physical effort. Seacourt Print Workshop is on street level, and is accessible through the front doors in a wheelchair. It is fully wheelchair accessible, larger than standard doors and disabled toilet facilities. We recognise that everybody’s accessibility needs may differ, therefore please email us at hello@seacourtprintworkshop.com to discuss any concerns you may have before booking.