Printmaking

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Course code: P30C

Experiment with printmaking. For both aspiring and established printmakers. This course will be delivered at St Paul's Learning Centre.

when

Dates

From 19 Apr 2024 to 24 May 2024
Fri 10:00-12:30

6 weeks

with Barbara Disney

where

St Paul's Learning Centre

94 Grosvenor road
St Paul's
Bristol
BS2 8XJ

fees

Fees and concessions

total fee for this course: £140.00.

the full tuition fee for this course: £140.00 ,the concession fee £86.00.

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.

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

What can students expect?

During the first sessions of a 10-week course 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>

This is simplified for a 6/7 week course. 

Students are then encouraged to develop more extended projects, through discussion with the tutor. Both water & oil-based inks are used. There is an etching and relief press available, as well as several 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.

Work set between sessions?

No, but students 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 as due to Covid, these are no longer provided</li>
</ul>

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

Teaching method/style?

Initially, students are introduced to a new technique every session, to see what’s possible, what is of particular interest & how the different techniques work. Some students 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 students returning after one term will be supported on a 1:1 basis. The course is based on 10/12 sessions, if attending for only 6 weeks the content will be simplified accordingly.

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.