Ref: SLW36608
Working from sketchbooks, photographs or found imagery, you will be shown how to create your image using a combination of traditional lithographic crayon, tusche and inks.
This course is ideal for those with experience of other printmaking techniques or lithographers who would like to learn how to process and print ball grained aluminium plates.
Gain confidence in using the lithographic process, mixing inks and printing on an intaglio press. The course is ideal if you do not have access to lithographic presses in your own or shared studio. You will have access to several plates to make multiple colour images or a small series of images. It is perfect for trying out different mark-making techniques and seeing what the drawing materials can do.
Weather permitting, you will be encouraged to take your plates outside to draw in the college grounds.
On the first evening, there will be a talk by the tutor, who will show you how lithography fits into her practice as a figurative artist exploring surrealist themes.
On this course, the tutor will supply most of the materials, including litho drawing materials, process solutions and ball grained plates. The college will supply some of the materials, including inks, paper, newsprint and sundries.
Available from shop: A good variety of art materials and specialist printmaking papers
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required
Catherine Ade is an artist and educator based in Bristol. Since graduating with an MA in Printmaking from the University of the West of England in 2013, she has worked on prints for many professional artists at The Curwen Studio, London and now at her own studio.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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