Printmaking for All (UC09L84A)
Printmaking - examples from students in Faye Heller's class
Course overview
Get creative and discover what diverse methods printmaking has to offer. Explore line, texture and colour using a wide range of printmaking techniques from lino printing to natural processes, creating one-off prints.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm from 27th September 2023 until 13th December 2023 for 8 weeks.
No class on 25th October (Half Term) and 1st November, 22nd November & 6th December.
Cost
The full fee is £129.00.
The concessionary fee is £73.00.
What you already need to know
Suitable for beginners or those with experience. If you have attended this course before or have basic printmaking knowledge, the course will start with a refresher of the core techniques which you will find useful to consolidate your knowledge. You will then be able to develop your projects with new and existing techniques.
What you will learn
The key principles and techniques of Printmaking, developing your knowledge, application and composition as you progress.
The techniques covered:
- Printing with the sun; cyanotype processes using botanicals
- Monoprint; a range of monoprint methods
- Lino / Japanese vinyl cutting; learning and refining cutting skills
- Composition; using a sketchbook to develop ideas and projects
How you will learn it
- Tutor demonstrations
- Group and individual tuition
- Practical application
- Group discussion, and exploration of source material and the work of other artists.
- Proactive use of your sketchbook to develop your ideas
Bring to the first session
- Drawn or photographic images either found or created by yourself (any topic or subject)
- Basic drawing materials
- An apron (if required)
- Your own supply of latex gloves (if required)
- A4 sketchbook
The course fee includes inks, foam boards, vinyl, and other materials.
Please do not purchase any materials or items until you know that your course will run to avoid unnecessary costs. Course decisions are typically made a week before the course start date.
Faye will recommend card or cartridge paper for your final prints, there may be an opportunity to purchase some materials directly.
Extra study or practice
You may wish to spend time at home practising skills and techniques between classes.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"Excellent! I feel very proud of my ability to now create prints using different materials."
"Faye has been a brilliant teacher and her passion for the subject shines through. I have really enjoyed learning under her tutoring."
"Fun teacher, variety of materials to experiment with. I will use what I learnt to start printing cards and pictures at home."
Additional Course Information
- Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
- Course fees over £139, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
- Fees and payment options: See the Financial Support page.
- Other course related information: See the Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Printmaking for All will continue on 17th January 2024.
Future steps beyond ACRES
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