Learn how to create multicolour or monochrome relief prints. You'll be encouraged to work from your own source imagery (sketches, magazine cuttings, photos etc) as an inspirational lead-in to...
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This beginners course introduces you to single and multi colour relief printmaking, aiming to inform you with enough knowledge from which to develop your own style. Developing a theme/s for cutting a design into the surface of a block of wood or a piece of lino. Utilising simple block-cutting methods such as ‘white line cut’ to produce areas of rich blacks contrasted with cut lines and textures for tonal effect. You will be encouraged to investigate ways of inking and printing your block including colour inking and multi block printing.
What will we cover?
We will look at how to place your image on to the block. We will discuss inks and papers suitable for printing relief blocks. You will cut, etch and develop imagery on a block via proofing as part of the process and explore printing by press and by hand burnishing as a way to reveal nuances of line and tonality. We will reference woodcut prints and linocut prints, from various artists working in these media, past and present.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Prepare a design from source imagery for transfer to a woodblock - Prepare a design for transfer to lino - Identify the basic tools used for cutting relief blocks - Cut a design that utilises line and tone for relief printing - Prepare ink for relief printing - Print a wood/lino block by hand burnishing - Use a relief press to print a wood/lino block.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Beginners to intermediate learners.
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.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
A mixture of: demonstration of methods and techniques, visual aids, practical exercises and one to one discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring to class your source material (sketches, postcard, magazine/newspaper cuttings etc.) to refer to and for visual inspiration to generate artwork for your project work. You may wish to get some Japanese handmade paper for your printing during the course, to be advised by the tutor during class.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other courses in printmaking run throughout the year and you are encouraged to build on your experience and skills by joining one of these courses or you may wish to broaden your knowledge in related areas, E.g. drawing courses at City Lit. Your tutor can advise your next move.
Gareth Berwyn was born in Bangor, N. Wales in 1981. A Fine Art graduate from The London Guild Hall University 2003. After studying Gareth honed his understanding of printmaking by working with industry professional printmakers doing editioning. Gareth apprenticed under a number of professional printers as a technician and assistant http://www.muttonfistpress.com https://www.instagram.com/garethberwyn/ gareth-berwyn.com
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You'll be encouraged to work from your own source imagery (sketches, magazine cuttings, photos etc) as an inspirational lead-in to producing relief prints to take home.We will look at how to place your image on to the block. We will discuss inks and papers suitable for printing relief blocks. You will cut, etch and develop imagery on a block via proofing as part of the process and explore printing by press and by hand burnishing as a way to reveal nuances of line and tonality. We will reference woodcut prints and linocut prints, from various artists working in these media, past and present.- Prepare a design from source imagery for transfer to a woodblock<br/>- Prepare a design for transfer to lino<br/> - Identify the basic tools used for cutting relief blocks<br/> - Cut a design that utilises line and tone for relief printing<br/> - Prepare ink for relief printing<br/> - Print a wood/lino block by hand burnishing<br/> - Use a relief press to print a wood/lino block.Beginners to intermediate learners.<br/><br/> 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.A mixture of: demonstration of methods and techniques, visual aids, practical exercises and one to one discussion.Please bring to class your source material (sketches, postcard, magazine/newspaper cuttings etc.) to refer to and for visual inspiration to generate artwork for your project work. You may wish to get some Japanese handmade paper for your printing during the course, to be advised by the tutor during class.Other courses in printmaking run throughout the year and you are encouraged to build on your experience and skills by joining one of these courses or you may wish to broaden your knowledge in related areas, E.g. drawing courses at City Lit. 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No particular skills are required.<br/>You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English for both health and safety purposes and to enable you to follow printmaking procedures.</p><p>Demonstrations and personal application of different aspects of the media will be offered as you advance in knowledge and competence. You will take notes of all the procedures to then develop your own ideas and imagery.</p><p>The course fee covers basic materials such as inks, a standard quality paper and general communal workshop sundries. Please bring sketches, photographs or other visual resources as a starting point to the first session.</p><p>The Printmaking studio offers many courses,short and long in different techniques and processes. There are also chances to develop personal projects. 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You'll be encouraged to work from your own source imagery (sketches, magazine cuttings, photos etc) as an inspirational lead-in to producing relief prints to take home.,This course introduces you to new ways of combining printmaking with creative thinking by using multiple printmaking techniques and processes, layering them to produce compositions that can be made into artworks to take away with you.0000-Available|2026-01-16 00:00:00This beginners course introduces you to single and multi colour relief printmaking, aiming to inform you with enough knowledge from which to develop your own style.<br/> Developing a theme/s for cutting a design into the surface of a block of wood or a piece of lino. Utilising simple block-cutting methods such as ‘white line cut’ to produce areas of rich blacks contrasted with cut lines and textures for tonal effect. You will be encouraged to investigate ways of inking and printing your block including colour inking and multi block printing.,<p>You will be introduced to multiple ways to combine a variety of printmaking techniques (e.g. silkscreen, monoprinting, laser cutting, etc.) and how to compliment your artistic practice.<br/>You will be introduced to experimentation within printmaking practices and how other contemporary artists who explore the notion of multimedia in their prints are pushing the pre-set rules of what printmaking is today.</p>Learn how to create multicolour or monochrome relief prints. You'll be encouraged to work from your own source imagery (sketches, magazine cuttings, photos etc) as an inspirational lead-in to producing relief prints to take home.,This course introduces you to new ways of combining printmaking with creative thinking by using multiple printmaking techniques and processes, layering them to produce compositions that can be made into artworks to take away with you.We will look at how to place your image on to the block. We will discuss inks and papers suitable for printing relief blocks. You will cut, etch and develop imagery on a block via proofing as part of the process and explore printing by press and by hand burnishing as a way to reveal nuances of line and tonality. We will reference woodcut prints and linocut prints, from various artists working in these media, past and present.,• Create experimental compositions with at least 3 different printmaking techniques over the course of 4 sessions.<br/> • Expand your print practice by using different surfaces to print on <br/> • Develop a different approach to what traditional printmaking may be perceived as today.- Prepare a design from source imagery for transfer to a woodblock<br/>- Prepare a design for transfer to lino<br/> - Identify the basic tools used for cutting relief blocks<br/> - Cut a design that utilises line and tone for relief printing<br/> - Prepare ink for relief printing<br/> - Print a wood/lino block by hand burnishing<br/> - Use a relief press to print a wood/lino block.,• Combine multiple media into complimentary compositions <br/> • Practice a variety of techniques to produce vivid prints in a 2d or 3d format. <br/> • Learn techniques that nurture an environmentally conscious practice.Beginners to intermediate learners.<br/><br/> 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.,<p>This course is suited for absolute beginners to professional artists. No particular skills are required.<br/>You should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English for both health and safety purposes and to enable you to follow printmaking procedures.</p>A mixture of: demonstration of methods and techniques, visual aids, practical exercises and one to one discussion.,<p>Demonstrations and personal application of different aspects of the media will be offered as you advance in knowledge and competence. You will take notes of all the procedures to then develop your own ideas and imagery.</p>Please bring to class your source material (sketches, postcard, magazine/newspaper cuttings etc.) to refer to and for visual inspiration to generate artwork for your project work. You may wish to get some Japanese handmade paper for your printing during the course, to be advised by the tutor during class.,<p>The course fee covers basic materials such as inks, a standard quality paper and general communal workshop sundries. Please bring sketches, photographs or other visual resources as a starting point to the first session.</p>Other courses in printmaking run throughout the year and you are encouraged to build on your experience and skills by joining one of these courses or you may wish to broaden your knowledge in related areas, E.g. drawing courses at City Lit. Your tutor can advise your next move.,<p>The Printmaking studio offers many courses,short and long in different techniques and processes. There are also chances to develop personal projects. Your tutor will advice you on the best way to move forward with your printmaking practice</p>PrintmakingRelief printing,Monoprinting, mixed media & miscellaneousconfigurable
