Printmaking & Surface Design Summer School @ St Paul's

This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.

Course code: T80G

The summer school encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to working on paper and fabric.

when: From 28 Jul 2025 to 01 Aug 2025
Full time - all week 10:00-16:00 one week
Tutor: 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 £282.00, concession fee £175.00

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

The summer school encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to working on paper and fabric. The course is intensive, giving the opportunity to become immersed in the process of making and creativity.

What can students expect?

An immersive week of exploring different printmaking techniques, printing on paper and fabric including:

<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. Both water & oil-based inks are used. There is an etching and relief press available, a proofing press and a collection of vintage wooden and metal letterpress type. Various sizes of silk screens are also available.

The course is suitable for 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?

No.

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?

Most materials are included in the fee. Learners may want to purchase specialist paper from the tutor. If interested in using riso screens, images can be made by the tutor for a fee, depending on size.

What should students bring?

<ul>
<li>Basic drawing materials, scissors and sketch or notebook</li>
<li>A scalpel – ideally Swann Morton with 10A blade</li>
<li>Apron or equivalent</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?

At the start of the week techniques are introduced, then learners are supported on a 1:1 basis. Some learners choose to experiment all week. Others come with a plan; the tutor is happy to discuss plans before the week so learners can prepare.

Equipment Required

See list above

Other specialist materials might be wanted during the course, the tutor can advise.

Refunds and cancellations

Course Cancellations by Us

<ul>
<li>If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</li>
<li>We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </li>
</ul>

Cancellations by You

<ul>
<li>If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</li>
<li>If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </li>
</ul>

Transfers

<ul>
<li>Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</li>
<li>A 10% transfer fee applies.</li>
<li>Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </li>
</ul>

Illness and Absence

<ul>
<li>No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health. </li>
</ul>

How Refunds Are Issued

Refunds are returned via the original payment method:

<ul>
<li>Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. </li>
<li>Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </li>
</ul>

Online Course Access

<ul>
<li>Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</li>
<li>No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</li>
</ul>