Printmaking: Linocut and Etched Lino - Wednesday Evening

When & Where

14 June 2023 - 12 July 2023 ( 15 hours, 5 weeks )
Evening, Wednesday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability No
Tutor SooMin Leong
Course Code W22PTGF05A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This printmaking course will offer you a chance to experiment with lino as a relief surface. You will learn about using different carving tools and the range of marks they can produce. You will make a small edition of multi-coloured prints using reduction technique and also experiment with etched lino with step-by- step guidance. Advanced or returning students can pursue your own printmaking project using relief printing assisted by the tutor.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the principle of lino printing technique and be able to apply the technique on future projects
Make prints using reduction technique on one cut lino and one etched lino
Develop a personal project through practice and discussion with tutor and peers
Engage in group crit, personal project, demonstrations and discussions around artists work, your, and other students work
Use the printmaking equipment and workshop safely

Cost

Full fee

£154

Concession fee

£114

Class format and activities

We will be looking at examples print and image making to inspire us. Teaching is both in groups and on an individual, one-to-one basis, with technical and critical advice depending on your needs, and the ideas you want to realise. The tutor will give demonstrations, presentations and lead group discussions. All students record and assess progress via a Learning Statement. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

Entry requirements

No previous experience of printmaking is necessary, but an interest in, or experience of drawing or design could be useful. Or you may have some previous experience and wish to renew and develop your knowledge of one or more printmaking techniques.

What you need to know before you enrol

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 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.

What you need

Please bring: pencils, a small paintbrush and a sketchbook or notebook. Protective clothing is provided, or you can bring your own apron and rubber gloves. The course fee includes most studio consumables (ink, cleaning materials, solvents etc) but you will have to pay for paper, 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.

What you can do next

Continue on other relief printmaking courses on Wednesday Evenings such as Linocut or Woodcut courses next academic year. Or you can enrol on any of the subsequent Beginners courses, Mixed Levels or All Levels courses on any day. There are also various short courses, which generally focus on single techniques. Please talk to your tutor for more advice on what to do next.

Printmaking: Linocut and Etched Lino – Wednesday Evening