Contemporary printmaking studio: focus on creative layers

What is the course about?

You will be able to develop your images from personal sources and projects and discover how printmaking can have a transformative effect on your initial sketches, designs or ideas.
You will learn to develop a range of printmaking techniques through practice and experimentation.
You will be encouraged to explore use of colour, tone and surface textures in combination for producing work. Particularly via varied monotype techniques, screen-printing and etching/ intaglio plate work.

What will we cover?

If you are new to printmaking, or would like to refresh your knowledge:
• Gentle introduction to a range of processes - including monotype printing, screen-printing and etching and related techniques (such as Chine collè)
• Learn by taking a step-by-step approach to methods, and an experimental approach to image making.
For the more experienced:
• Developing your own work/projects further with printmaking
• Exploit surface textures to expand the possibilities of print.
• Combine and layer different print related methods to achieve spectacular results.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• Utilise surface textures as a way of introducing both tonal variations and vibrant marks in monochrome and colour as part of your printmaking work
• Develop imagery from personal source material
• Etch on metal using a variety of methods
• Select and prepare different papers for printing.

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

The course is suitable for all levels of ability
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions in English for both health and safety purposes and to enable you to follow printmaking procedures. Being able to take short written notes, and basic drawing skills would be an advantage.

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

Demonstrations and personal application of different aspects of the media will be offered as you advance in
knowledge and competence.
Additional / extension tasks may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you during each session.

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

The course fee covers basic materials such as inks, a standard quality paper and general communal workshop materials.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencil to printing services, at 15% off.

To get 15% LGC discount, students will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment of them being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. The student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.

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

The Contemporary Printmaking studio courses run each term, so you may wish to repeat this multi- level course in order to develop your practice or perhaps use the portfolio you will build towards applying for the advanced printmaking course or alternatively focus on one technique or process on one of our short courses. Your tutor can advise..