8 November 2024 - 22 November 2024 ( 15 hours, 3 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Explore collograph techniques to make collaged blocks with card and found materials, in order to create images that explore surface and texture. Learn how to print the blocks using both relief and intaglio techniques.
Teaching is both in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis, with technical and critical advice depending on your needs. The tutor will give demonstrations, presentations and lead group discussions around technical and creative subjects. All students record and assess progress via a Learning Statement.
No previous experience of printmaking is necessary, but an interest in, or experience of drawing or design is essential. Or you may have some previous experience and wish to renew your knowledge of one or more printmaking techniques.
Health & Safety information will be given at the start of the course and subsequent lessons where necessary. You will be asked to sign a form declaring that you agree to follow H&S procedures as advised. Some chemicals used may be harmful in pregnancy, and some may cause irritation in very rare cases. Please let the tutor know if you are pregnant or have any sensitivities and they will advise you as to necessary precautions Note: at present there is no wheelchair access to the print studio, and the studios are on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building. If you have any mobility issues please contact the department prior to enrolling.
Please bring: pencils, pens and a selection of different types of brushes and drawing tools and a sketchbook or notebook. Please bring protective clothing, apron, rubber gloves etc. The course fee includes most studio consumables (ink, cleaning materials,. solvents etc) but you will have to pay for paper, etching plates/ lino blocks etc. These are available to buy in the department at cost price. Further requirements will be discussed at the first and subsequent classes.
