Handmade printmaking weekend

About this course

The course introduces two hand-printing approaches: monoprinting for producing one-off images and relief printing using materials such as card, lino or found objects. Participants investigate how line, tone, texture and colour can be developed across printed images, including both monochrome and colour methods. Teaching combines demonstrations, handouts, practical assignments, individual tutoring and group discussion. The techniques are presented as methods that can be used without expensive equipment, including by learners interested in printing at home.

What you'll learn

• Produce handmade prints using monoprinting and relief printing methods
• Select and use papers and inks for different hand-printing processes
• Develop line, tone and texture within printed images
• Explore colour-printing techniques to develop images

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels and combines demonstrations with practical assignments, individual tutoring and group discussion. Participants should be able to follow simple written and spoken instructions, use basic numbers, and carry out simple measurements and calculations.

• Includes both individual tutoring and group discussion
• Requires engagement with written and verbal instructions
• Involves simple measurements and calculations

Before you go

• Basic materials are provided.
• Participants may bring source material such as sketchbooks, drawings or photographs.