Creative Essentials: printmaking – studio processes

About this course

The course introduces printmaking through drawing, texture, mark making and simple imagery, developed from observation or participants’ own ideas. Learners experiment with monochrome, limited colour and layered compositions while producing prints through monoprint, relief and intaglio processes. The course also examines printmakers from a range of cultures. Sketchbooks and visual notes are used to record processes, reflect on results and develop a portfolio of prints, alongside an introduction to printmaking terminology and techniques.

What you'll learn

• Produce simple prints using monoprint, relief and intaglio techniques
• Explore mark making, texture and layering in print compositions
• Experiment with monochrome and limited-colour approaches
• Use drawing, observation and simple imagery as starting points for prints
• Record processes and reflect on work in a sketchbook
• Use basic printmaking terminology

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Beginner, indicating an introductory level, although the source does not state whether previous experience is required. Participants are expected to experiment with processes, work from observation or their own ideas, and record and reflect on their developing prints.