Printmaking at home
Looking for things to fill your time? Are you interested in trying a new craft at home and exploring your creative side? Why not try your hand at printmaking and get a head start on designing your own cards, prints for fabric etc.
What will you study?
This course will introduce and utilise four different techniques including:
- Monotype and monoprinting
- Serigraph (stencil) printing
- Drypoint intaglio
- Relief printing
Each method will involve an introduction to the technical process, a brief exploration of historic and contemporary practices and a video with accompanying technical sheet.
1 week will be spent on each technique and you will be sent a starter pack of basic equipment when you book onto the course.
Course duration
4 weeks
Course dates
Course 1: This course will start on the 3rd August 2020 and will run for four weeks.
You will need to log in weekly to access the course content and undergo your studies.
Course 2: This course will start on the 7th September 2020 and will run for four weeks.
You will need to log in weekly to access the course content and undergo your studies.
Location
Wrexham campus
Assessment
Throughout the course you will create an individual portfolio of work to demonstrate your understanding of the techniques you have learnt and display examples of the practical work you have carried out.
The format of the portfolio is up to you and can take a number of different formats for example videos, photographs, drawings or a Powerpoint presentation and must also include evidence of the following:
1. The ability to utilise at least three home printmaking
competencies using rudimentary tools accessible to you.
2. Proficiency in delivering suitable outcomes.
3. An evaluation of your successes and failings
Credits
Fees
£50
To book
Visit the online shop.
This course is subject to minimum participants and payments will be returned in full if the course does not recruit the minimum cohort.
Please note: Due to the changing coronavirus situation we may need to cancel or postpone future face to face courses. If you do decide to book and a course is cancelled you will be offered a full refund.