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Experimental Printmaking Short Course

Course description

Hand-made prints are very different to digital prints, as they are produced using physically indirect and reflective printmaking techniques. This is an extremely exciting process, which leads to original ways of putting ideas together for Art and Design.

This 25 hour course is a considered and more open experimental approach to the various printmaking techniques demonstrated by the tutor. You will work towards finding an identity, style and technique suited to your way of working and will be able to combine the techniques you’ve learned on various surfaces.

1-1 technical tuition and feedback will be given to students throughout the course, discussing mark making possibilities and how to implement them using the printing presses. The state of the art printmaking centre at CSM boasts fantastic facilities and working atmosphere.

View the printmaking facilities used by this course.

Entry requirements: Students should have a good level of spoken English.

Level: This course is appropriate for students of all levels.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions of your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

  • You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
  • As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
  • We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
  • Certificates are great to complement your cv.

Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

Through this very practical workshop you will learn how to:
  • use collage as a source of inspiration for printmaking.
  • learn colour surface mono-printing.
  • work in drypoint.
  • incorporate laser copy image transfer printing
  • play with paper-cut stencil methods
  • mix relief-based textural mark-making processes
  • be given one-to-one advice on how to make inspirational and outstanding print outcomes.

Materials

Students should bring the following materials to the first session:

Please bring to the course any previous work; found or personal photographic imagery, fresh colour and black & white laser photocopies, computer based ink jet prints.

You may also like to bring:

  • Collage/montage materials e.g coloured papers or various textured fabrics
  • Soft textured materials (tin foil, corrugated cardboard)
  • Organic material (dried pressed flowers, mosses, grasses)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Pens
  • Pencils

Please note that many other materials will be provided by the college, and may include: 

  • Somerset printmaking paper (300g)
  • Tissue
  • Newsprint
  • Cartridge
  • Blotters
  • Engraving Needles
  • Etching+Relief Printing Inks
  • Scrim
  • Rags
  • French Chalk
  • White Spirit
  • Photo Transfer Liquid
  • Japanese Soft Rollers + Hard Rollers
  • Some soft textured materials
  • Organic material (dried pressed flowers, mosses, grasses)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Photocopying credit and access during class time

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This 25 hour course is a considered and more open experimental approach to the various printmaking techniques demonstrated by the tutor. You will work towards finding an identity, style and technique suited to your way of working and will be able to combine the techniques you’ve learned on various surfaces.

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