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Printmaking - TRY A NEW CRAFT! - Click Enquire to Register Your Interest

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

09/10/2025

Fee

£123.00

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements

Teaching staff

An experienced, qualified art teacher.

Course Code

CL082A1E

Duration

6-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Learner feedback and observation of your ability to handle tools and materials associated with the various printmaking techniques. Regular group and individual critiques. There is no formal assessment.

About the course

This course is an introduction to the art of printmaking. You will gain an understanding of the practical aspect of the subject through exploration of 3 or 4 different printmaking techniques and learn something of the historical and contextual influences to improve your design skills.

Career options

You can progress on to the Printmaking Workshop and/or a 1 day Advanced Monoprint course.

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will start by learning the relationship between the plate and the printed surface and how to use the equipment and materials. Health and safety will be covered in the first lesson. You will start by experimenting with different types of monoprints then progress to a one lino print and finally dry point. You will learn how to mount and present your prints. At the end of the course you will have a portfolio of prints to take away with you.
Materials and equipment to be provided by the learners: pencils,scissors, glue stick, ruler and optional sketchbook with ideas/drawings.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Learner feedback and observation of your ability to handle tools and materials associated with the various printmaking techniques. Regular group and individual critiques. There is no formal assessment.