Explore printmaking

About this course

The course surveys three printmaking approaches: monoprinting by hand and press, making and printing a simple lino relief block, and mono-screenprinting with pre-developed photographic screens. Demonstrations are combined with practical exercises, allowing participants to produce prints while being introduced to safe studio practice and press use. Teaching includes hand-outs, group discussion, and both group and individual advice and feedback.

What you'll learn

• Make monoprints by hand and on a press
• Create a simple lino relief block for printing
• Apply ink to a relief block with rollers and print it on a press
• Prepare paper for printmaking
• Produce a mono-type screenprint
• Screenprint using pre-prepared photographic screens

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners and does not assume prior printmaking experience. Participants should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions used in demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety guidance. The teaching combines practical individual work with group discussion and shared activities.

• Suitable for learners starting printmaking from scratch
• Requires following written and verbal instructions
• Includes group discussion alongside individual practical work

Before you go

• All materials and equipment are provided.