Wood-block printmaking

Create an image with paper, ink and wood-block and learn how to make wonderful black and white or colour prints. Bring source material (imagery, sketches, photos etc) for inspiration. All levels welcome.

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Key course information

Dates
09/07/12 - 13/07/12

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
1 week

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £116
Senior fee: £116
Concession: £63

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VS774

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Wood lends itself exceptionally well to portraying mass, both solid and tonal and to the use of strong line. The emphasis throughout this course is on avoiding complexity and utilising simple block-cutting methods such as a ‘white line cut’ to produce areas of rich blacks, cut marks and impressed lines in your woodcut prints providing you with the basic knowledge from which to develop your own style.

What topics will we cover?

We will look at how to place your image on to the block. We will discuss inks and papers most suitable for printing relief blocks. Cutting and developing a block through proofing as part of the cutting process. Printing by hand as a way to reveal nuances of line and tonality. We will reference woodcut prints from modern art such as the German Expressionist Art movement and Japanese artist Shiko Munakata.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Prepare source imagery ready for transfer to a woodblock
• Identify the basic tools used for cutting woodblock
• Cut an image that utilises cutting line, tone/pattern for woodcut relief printing
• Prepare ink for relief printing
• Print a woodblock by hand burnishing
• Use a relief press to print a woodblock.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No previous knowledge necessary, although some appreciation or experience of drawing will be helpful. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

A mixture of demonstration of methods, visual aids, practical exercises and one to one discussion.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need to bring a packet of vinyl/latex gloves and an overall for working with oil-based inks and solvents.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. Yes, please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students You can expand on knowledge gained on the course by joining any of the printmaking courses on offer at City Lit.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Some students go on to study the subject at more advanced levels on full or part-time courses and are encouraged by their involvement with one area of printmaking to extend both their knowledge and experience of both printmaking and its relationship to related areas such as drawing and painting via many courses available at The City Lit.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
09/07/12 to 13/07/12	Mon-Fri	18:00 - 21:00	1 weeks	£116	£116	£63	VS774	Available	» Select
23/07/12 to 27/07/12	Mon-Fri	10:30 - 16:30	1 weeks	£181	£119	£95	VS772	Available	» Select
01/08/11 to 05/08/11	Mon-Fri	10:30 - 16:30	1 weeks	£175	£120	£98	VS773	Finished	» Select
25/04/12 to 23/05/12	Wed	10:00 - 17:00	5 weeks	£199	£116	£85	VS777	Finished	» Select

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