Combine Print Techniques - Monoprint and Silkscreen

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When & Where

9 May 2025 - 4 July 2025 ( 24 hours, 8 weeks )
Evening, Friday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor David Holah
Course Code W24PTGF05C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Unleash your creativity in this 8-week exploratory evening course; discover the expressive worlds of monotype and silkscreen printmaking. During the first 4 weeks explore the unique, painterly marks of monotype, experiment with trace monotype, play with reductive mark making, and form layers of texture and tone, using recycled cardboard and packaging to develop a series of unique art works. Then, for the final four weeks transition to the graphic precision of silkscreen technique, to combine and over print the existing mono prints. Learn how to stretch a screen, master how to cut s paper stencils and over print simple shapes to enhance the work. Learn how to coat the screen with photo-emulsion, expose digital/photographic images, onto the coated screen. These images can be overprinted using a simple registration technique to create multi-media, layered prints. This course emphasises the creative combination of these techniques, encouraging you to experiment and produce unique, layered artworks that blend spontaneous marks with graphic design. Learn essential printmaking skills, from ink handling to registration, and explore the exciting possibilities of merging these two distinct processes. Perfect for artists of all levels seeking to expand their printmaking repertoire and discover new ways to create.

Learning Outcomes

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

combine monoprint and silkscreen techniques to make exciting multi layered images
explore different methods of printing and learn about tools and materials in two different studios
experiment with paper stencils, painterly techniques and recycled packaging materials
learn how to register and overprint to create interesting effects and colour blends
make artwork employing different methods, overprint in a combination of different ways and colours to create interesting multi-layered artworks.
share learning experience through discussion

Cost

Full fee

£283

Concession fee

£201

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Class format and activities

There will be demonstration and then time to explore. Group discussion and show & tell. You will be able to develop a personal project employing all learnt techniques.

Entry requirements

The course is suitable for complete beginners and more experienced printmakers who want to try out new and more experimental ideas.

What you need to know before you enrol

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 advised. Some chemicals used may be harmful in pregnancy, and some may cause irritation in very rare cases. Please let the tutor know if you are pregnant or have any sensitivity and they will advise you as to necessary precautions. This class takes place in the textiles studio and we do not have vacuum suction beds. Individual silkscreens are attached to hinged boards these are placed and secured onto the work benches where you can work to make prints.

What you need

Please bring: pencils, a small paintbrush and a sketchbook or notebook and interesting papers to print onto, mirrored, shiny paper colour acetate, patterned paper and fabrics can be fun to print over. Basic materials are supplied- screens, squeegees, ink binder and a starter pack of paper and 1 mesh for screen (extra paper and further screen mesh will have to be paid for) any other specific materials will have to be provided by the learner. It would be advisable to bring your own protective, clothing and rubber gloves.

What you can do next

David Holah teaches the same and other classes next academic year- look out for new courses in June 2025