Wallpaper printing masterclass with Justyna Medon

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About this course

Over four days, you will get to know the secrets behind artisan, hand printed wallpapers and learn the technique of placement design and four-way repeat pattern using both lino printing and screen printing techniques. You will also learn about the principles of transforming a drawing into a repeat pattern design. You will have a chance to explore the visual language while translating mark-making, photographic references and illustration into a lino-block design and a screen print while you design your own wallpaper.

Course Description

During this workshop, you will learn about the principles of transforming a drawing into a repeat pattern for the wallpaper, explore the visual language while translating mark-making, photographic references and illustration into a lino-block and a screen print.

Over the four days, we will experiment with colour, learn about the rhythm behind a repeat pattern and learn various printing techniques, stencilling, lino printing and silk screen printing.

You will create patterns based on individual research of marks, textures, forms and colours, explore the composition and develop your own pattern for wallpaper decoration.

This workshop will allow you to gain technical knowledge, develop confidence in handling materials, equipment and skills required to prepare design for print and work in a professional printmaking studio.

This course is taught at a professional level and is suitable for creative thinkers and makers who have an interest in surface design and printmaking.

Course Materials

Included

On this course the College will supply most materials required for the specific project set by the tutor or shared by the group including:

  • Lino cutting tools – to use during the course
  • Lino blocks
  • Lining paper
  • Paints
  • Textile pigments
  • Screens – to use on the course

What students need to bring

  • apron
  • Pencil
  • ruler
  • a selection of black Pens, fineliners (Micron, Posca)
  • a Set of fine brushes
  • a selection of three colours of acrylic paint (in reference to your colour palette)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Please prepare a mood board (or selection of photo references) to be used as design and colour palette inspiration.

Additional information

Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 7.15pm for registration. Students arriving earlier are welcome to purchase dinner in the College Dining Room from 6pm.
Students meet their tutor in the Bar at 7.30pm prompt to go to studios.
First Teaching session: 7.30pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.15am - 12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm
Teaching finishes: 3pm

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am. Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options

General Information

Tutors

Justyna Medon

Justyna Medon is a surface designer specialising in custom hand-printed collections of wall hangings, textiles and artefacts.

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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