Explore Printmaking: Beginners Monday Evening

During the Autumn term beginners will explore variety of etching techniques including hard ground etching, soft ground, colour and photo etching. More advanced students will explore all of these techniques and progress to a multi-plate etching. After half term photo etching will be introduced to be used in conjunction with the plates made during the first half of the term. Open to both beginners and more experienced printmakers. All students are given the opportunity to explore a variety of etching techniques in simple stages. Beginners will experiment with mark making and learning etching techniques before embarking on a more developed piece of work. For returning students the emphasis will be on creating multi-plate prints. Returning students will be encouraged to experiment with colour and learn how to print multiple plates using both registration procedures and experimental compositions. The classes are lead methodically offering guidance on techniques, supporting and nurturing individuality within the work. Students are always encouraged to work in sketchbooks and collect information to develop their visual imagery. In subsequent terms, the spring will explore collagraph printmaking, including textured mark making and drypoint. In the summer term, the emphasis is on project based work where students can either set their own projects or be guided by a project set by the tutor.