Ref: SWE33382
Using this versatile and expressive print method, explore mark-making, texture and emotion through the use of everyday tools. Techniques include collaged dry-point, creating tone, monochrome and colour.
On the first evening, you will be viewing and trying a range of mark-making techniques using card. The tutor will bring examples to illustrate the textures achievable, giving you time to think about how the marks can integrate with your ideas.
You will explore the exciting potential of using dry-point card to create images. The dry-point card lends itself to a variety of expressive marks, from the drawn line to tonal work, from imprinted textures to unpredictable surfaces. It is a very expressive and versatile medium suited to all, from beginners to experienced printmakers.
You will print in monochrome and explore how to introduce colour and texture to the printed works. Although editioning will be discussed, you will be focusing on unique prints, pushing the potentials of the card to its limits.
Starting with some group projects to get you engaged and under way with the printing process and using the etching press. If you have never used a press, support from the tutor will always be on hand to make sure you feel confident. The tutor will work with you individually to help you to pursue the elements of the dry-point card you find the most engaging and exciting. Regular discussions will be held amongst the group to share, review and explore ideas further.
This will be an involved and intuitive course. Dry-point card is a medium that can be used and developed by any creative, whether experienced or novice. It is forgiving yet challenging, and, most importantly, lots of fun.
Arrival Day - this is the first date listed above
Courses start early evening. Residential students to arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm.
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included).
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential.
Daily timetable
Classes 9.15 - 5pm, lunch is included.
From 6.30pm: Dinner (included for residential students).
Evening working - students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with their tutor's permission and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Last day
Classes 9.15am - 3pm, lunch is included.
Residential students are to vacate their rooms by 10am please.
(This timetable is for courses of more than one day in length. The tutor may make slight variations)
Mary trained at the Royal College of Art, graduating with an MFA in Printmaking. She has been teaching since 2008, including running the lithography studio at the famous Curwen. Her work is in the collections of the Imperial War Museum and the Tate Library as well as international museums.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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