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Creative Printmaking – an Introduction

Creative Printmaking – an Introduction

Immerse yourself in the world of printmaking. In this exciting hands-on course you'll learn a variety of techniques and printing methods and will develop imagery through the traditional process of ‘Intaglio Printing’ as well as experimenting with ‘Relief Printing’.

Please note, new dates for this course will be confirmed in April. If you'd like to be the first to know when this course is available to book, simply click the 'Register Your Interest' button and provide your details.

Course details

Techniques covered in this hands-on course includes monoprinting or monotype, lino, drypoint, colour with intaglio, C Chine-collé and solar plate.

Each print you produce on this course will be completely unique. Each week, you'll draw on a variety of imagery for inspiration, including photographs and sketches, as well as taking inspiration from masterpieces and work from great artists throughout the decades.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already possess printmaking skills, this course will build on your creative design skills and explore the world of image making through printmaking.

Throughout the course, you'll have access to an extensive range of printing presses in the studio.

Monoprinting
Monotype
Lino cutting
Collagraph
Drypoint
Chine-collé
Etching
Solar plate

Find out more by clicking the profile below.

Donna Peters

Donna Jean Peters is a printmaker, artist and educator from Maryland, USA.

The course aims to:

Provide you with an in-depth understanding of various print processes
Enable you to work in any other professional print workshop’s
Enhance your creative language by overlaying various print processes and use them to your advantage
Develop your understanding of how to work safely
Expand your knowledge to develop your own creative practice
Provide you with a systematic approach of working safely with materials and solvents
Give you a good understanding of printmaking practice through preliminary preparation
Enable you to be a successful independent printmaker
Provide you with knowledge and understanding into mark making onto various print matrix using materials, solvents and tools

A solid understanding of the difference between Relief printing and Intaglio printing
You'll have a selection of various examples of each process or overlaying the processes that you've produced throughout the course
You'll be able to demonstrate the significance of mark making in printing and have the confidence to make your ideas as actual physical prints
A good knowledge of colour theory within printmaking and an understanding of how an imagery develops with various colours
All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance. To request your certificate get in touch with the course team at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk

The course is specially designed for anyone with little or no previous printmaking experience, or may have some experience and wishes to further their understanding. Suitable for budding printers aged 18+.

A selection of quality printing paper (300gsm) or a pad of watercolour paper (300gsm)
Cartridge paper (300gsm) or Printmaking Somerset paper (250gsm)
Small piece of lino (see appendix for suppliers)
Basic lino cut tools
Apron
Latex gloves
Drypoint needle
Basic drawing materials
A sketchbook
Scalpel

If you've any problems with purchasing any of the above materials, please speak to your tutor at the first session.

You're also welcome to bring your own oil-based printing inks should you wish.

Your tutor will advise on where you can purchase solar plates.

Please note, editioning of prints is not possible on this course. If you've any respiratory concerns, please contact us as this course may be unsuitable due to materials/substances used.

All additional course materials are included in the course fee.