Explore: printmaking – developing ideas and personal direction

About this course

The course supports the development of a sustained printmaking project, with participants selecting and combining processes to explore individual ideas. Work may take the form of a series, small edition or artist’s book, providing a framework for creating a more cohesive body of work. Attention is given to refining techniques, pursuing more ambitious outcomes and working with increasing independence. Participants also present and discuss their work, using this reflection to consider possible next steps for their practice.

What you'll learn

• Develop and sustain a personal printmaking project
• Refine printmaking techniques to create more resolved work
• Combine different printmaking processes in response to individual ideas
• Develop a cohesive series, small edition or artist’s book
• Present and discuss work clearly
• Identify possible next steps for a printmaking practice

Is this course right for you?

Listed as suitable for all levels, the course is centred on continuing and developing printmaking work rather than completing isolated exercises. It may suit learners who want to shape an individual project and work with increasing independence. The source does not specify a previous-experience requirement.

• Participants take an active role in shaping their own printmaking project
• The course includes presenting and discussing work