Explore Printmaking: Etching on Monday Evenings

When & Where

8 March 2025 - 22 March 2025 ( 15 hours, 3 weeks )
Daytime, Saturday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor Richenda Court
Course Code W24PTGA01A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

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 led 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.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explore how to draw, ink and print drypoint plates in one or more colours
Create an etching one colour
Create a colour etching, incorporating photo etching
Share ideas with peer group in group crit, projects, demonstrations and discussions in order to progress in your work
Build technical knowledge, and professional expertise in the safe use of printmaking equipment and the print workshop
Returning students can continue with work from previous term or join in with new project

Cost

Full fee

£170

Concession fee

£130

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Class format and activities

This course is suitable for beginners well as more experienced printmakers. Beginner students are those with little or no knowledge of printmaking and returning students are classified as those who have attended previous printmaking courses at Morley College or equivalent courses elsewhere. The teaching of the course is organised in a way where group discussions are encouraged and one to one tutorials are offered. As adults there is flexibility and understanding within the class with the main purpose of bringing out the very best in students by sharing fun and creativity within the realms of professional knowledge. It will be helpful for students to bring along a sketchbook, portfolio, if they have them, apron and drawing materials i.e. a variety of pencils 2B-6B, rubber, pencil sharpener. Drawing skills are always helpful however the tutor is happy to offer guidance and offer support if required. Health & Safety information will be given at the start of the course and subsequent lessons where necessary. You will be asked to sign a form declaring that you agree to follow procedures as required.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements are needed for the course. Although an awareness of the arts or previous experience is very welcome.

What you need to know before you enrol

This course is suitable for beginner students as well as more experienced printmakers. Beginner students are those with little or no knowledge of printmaking and returning students are classified as those who have attended previous printmaking courses at Morley College or equivalent courses elsewhere.

What you need

On the first day, it will be helpful for students to bring along a sketchbook, portfolio, if they have them, apron and drawing materials i.e. a variety of pencils 2B-6B, rubber, pencil sharpener. Drawing skills are always helpful however the tutor is happy to offer guidance and offer support if required.