Printmaking @ St Paul's

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Course code: T80E

Experiment with printmaking. For both aspiring and established printmakers. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre. Please note that the September course is now 5 weeks; there is no session on 18/10/24.

when

From 25 Apr 2025 to 23 May 2025
Fri 10:00-12:30

5 weeks

with Barbara Disney

where

St Paul's Learning Centre, BS2 8XJ

94 Grosvenor road
St Paul's
Bristol
BS2 8XJ

fees

full fee for this course: £130.00, concession fee: £83.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

This course is an opportunity to explore printmaking and its many techniques in a supportive group. Fee includes core materials.

Please note that the September course is now 5 weeks; there is no session on 18/10/24.

What can students expect?

During the first sessions, several techniques are introduced: 

<ul>
<li>Monoprint </li>
<li>Block</li>
<li>Relief</li>
<li>Collograph</li>
<li>Stencil screen printing </li>
<li>Printing on paper and fabric </li>
</ul>

Learners are then encouraged to develop more extended projects, through discussion with the tutor. The provision is progressive, returners will be given 1:1 support to develop their ideas and ways of working.

Both water & oil-based inks are used. There is an etching and relief press available, as well as silk screens. The course is suitable to those new to printmaking and experienced artists who want a fresh input into their practice.

This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

Late starters allowed?

Yes, it is best to join by week 2.

Previous experience required?

No.

What is the progression route?

Work produced could go towards portfolio for entry into FE & HE courses. It is also possible to make items to sell or exhibit. If printing on fabric, the work will be suitable for clothing, upholstery as well as display.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes – if students want to purchase specialist paper from the tutor. If interested in using thermofax screens, images can be made by the tutor for a fee, depending on size.

Work set between sessions?

No, but learners often choose to prepare work between sessions.

What should students bring?

To the first session, please bring:

<ul>
<li>Basic drawing equipment</li>
<li>Note/sketch book </li>
<li>An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes</li>
<li>Please bring own refreshments </li>
</ul>

Learners can come with a completely open mind as to what they will do, or with drawings photos or other resources to use as a starting point.

Teaching method/style?

Initially, learners are introduced to a new technique every session, to see what’s possible, what is of particular interest, and how the different techniques work. Some learners choose to experiment, particularly if they are planning to return. Others plan & realise more considered pieces supported by the tutor. The course is progressive and learners returning after one term will be supported on a 1:1 basis. T

Equipment Required

See list above.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.