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Blind embossing is a liberating and versatile technique that requires experimentation and understanding of printing. During the day, you will gain experience in how to construct plates. Your designs will be revealed using an etching press and paper. You will create embossed prints by pressing paper deep into the textures and layers of your plates to produce images. The crevices and recesses, as well as the raised area of your prints, will be seen in the context of the amount of light shining and your position in relation to your prints.
Demonstrations and advice will be given for the making of plates from card and other materials. You will find out ways of creating an ever-changing matrix, as well as more permanent plates.
By the end of the day, you will have an increased knowledge of the potential of monochrome images through print. You will have played with the shape of the plate and explored textured and raised effects. The aim is for each print you make to give you a sense of discovery. You will leave with a collection of samples and a small edition of prints.
The College will provide some newsprint, card, tissue paper and good quality printing paper per person, plus some blotting paper to share amongst the group.
All necessary equipment will be provided for use on the course.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Daily Timetable
Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
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