Printmaking for Beginners and Improvers

Printmaking |
19th September 2024 – 5th December 2024

Printmaking for Beginners and Improvers | 19 Sep-5 Dec | 7-9pm | £160 (10 wks)| 16+ yrs | Tutor Caroline Stow | Studio 3 + Print Room

About the Course

Printmaking for Beginners and Improvers is an introductory course exploring the basics of printmaking, and includes sessions on a variety of printing techniques to create pattern, tone, and texture.

What will the class cover and how will it be taught?

The sessions will involve using various specialist printing equipment such as the printing press, and learning how to produce repeat prints using this. You will explore different ways of incorporating colour into your prints and also print on a range of surfaces to explore, experiment and create.

Who is it suitable for?

The class is suitable for absolute beginners and also those with some experience but want to consolidate the basics.

What do I need to bring?

Printing materials and equipment are included in the course fee, but please bring the following:

  • Pencils
  • Scissors
  • Apron
  • Plastic gloves
  • Ruler
  • Tracing paper
  • Sharpie pen
  • Sketchbook if you have one
  • Images you might like to work from

Important information.

There are no sessions during the weeks beginning 28 October (half term) and 18 November (Kendal Mountain Festival).

Tutor Information.

Caroline Stow is a printmaker, whose work is rooted in an interest in ecology, environment, and health. She is particularly interested in making as an explorative process, which melds together materiality and slow thinking and in the positive, restorative, and nurturing effects of creativity. In her own work she uses printmaking (etching, etched lino, monoprint and collagraph) to make and remake images, forming and dissolving connections over time. As well as exhibiting widely she is is currently teaching at Iron Press studios in Lancaster and running workshops at Rookhow in the Rusland valley, as well as the Brewery and has over 30 years of experience of working with adults in Further, Higher, Adult and Community Education.   

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DATES & TIMES

19th September 2024 – 5th December 2024

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