When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor David Holah
  • Course Code W24PTGA16B
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This exciting one day taster course explores monoprint techniques as an introduction to printmaking. Learn how to roll out ink onto the plate surface and how to use different techniques to create a range of interesting monotype prints. You will learn how to print on the press and by hand. A great introductio to the department and our courses.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Learn how to roll out ink onto plates to use as a monotype surface
  • experiment with different mark making ideas and stencils to create monotype prints
  • overprint to combine and develop layered images using the different techniques
  • work safely in the print studio

Cost

  • Full fee
    £50
  • Concession fee
    £50
  • Class format and activities

    The tutor will lead the session with a demonstration and thee will be further demonstrations during the class to add in new information and ideas to try. Teaching is both in a group and on an individual, one-to-one basis, with technical and critical advice depending on your needs.

    Entry requirements

    All new printmakers welcome!

    What you need to know before you enrol

    Any health and safety information will be given at the start of the class where necessary. 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 sensitivities and they will advise you as to necessary precautions Note: at present there is no wheelchair access to the print studio, and the studios are on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. If you have any mobility issues please contact the department prior to enrolling

    What you need

    Nothing required- everything provided.

    What you can do next

    We suggest one of our beginner classes, such as W23PTGA08C, W23PTGA08D, W23PTGA08E, W23PTGA08F on Friday daytime or W23PTGF05A- E on Wednesday evenings. There are also good classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Tuesday mornings. The tutor will advise about follow on classes.