Monotype printing develops both the draftsman and the painter in you. On this course, you will learn how to work with ghost images, faint layers and explore the subtle ranges of colour and shapes. You will be taught how to think in layers with the use of stencils and inking methods. You will be encouraged to be curious, to experiment, test and make notes.

You will gain confidence making accurate registration of the paper, to develop control over the many printing methods that can be used for the production of monotypes. You tutor will show you how stencils can be the basis of producing sharp, textural and multicoloured prints. You will be encouraged to combine subtractive and additive printing techniques on polycarbonate plates and transfer your inked matrix to paper using presses. We will be using water-based inks.

The tutor will demonstrate the use of relief and intaglio presses, as well as working without a press. You will also explore the qualities and effects of different printing papers. A sampling set will be available for you to try, so that you can identify what is the most suitable paper for your work and subject.

The course is designed for students of all levels who would like to learn and extend their understanding of the techniques, explore new possibilities and try new approaches.

By the end of the course, you will have gained confidence in your printmaking skills through exploring plates, stencils, presses and papers, and learning to think in layers. You will take with you several tests and exploratory studies from which to refer to in future work, as well as completed prints.

Included

• The course fee includes the cost of providing water-based relief inks and some sample papers, as well as some polycarbonate plates.

What students need to bring

• A sketchbook full of ideas and drawings – some could be in colour, but it’s not essential
• An apron
• Drawing materials
• Masking tape
• Scissors
• Craft knife
• Acrylic painting brushes: thin, medium and large – one of each

Available to buy

• Available from shop:
• A good variety of art materials, including drawing materials, printing papers, inks, barens, rollers, paintbrushes, masking tape, scissors and craft knives are available to buy.
• Available from tutor:
• Extra polycarbonate plates

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

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)

Terms & Conditions