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On this course, you will learn about this new technique, developed and researched by your tutor, called Lithino or lithography on lino. This is one of a handful of workshops taught by your tutor in the UK, exploring this exciting and innovative development in printmaking.
You will learn how to use traditional artists lino to generate lithographic marks on the surface and print the lino as a lithographic matrix, as well as a linocut one. The lithographic marks will enable you to produce a more drawn and painterly quality to the print, using crayons, pencils, dip pens, brushes and much more to generate a range of expressive marks. This is all drawn upon the surface of the lino before processing happens to stabilise the image and lino matrix. Throughout the whole process, the lino may also be treated as a classic linocut, introducing more graphic qualities into the work.
You will be shown how to process and print lithographically as well as relief. The lino is printed under an etching press and by hand to generate dynamic and unique prints.
You will predominately be working in monochrome to get a complete understanding of the technique, although colour can be introduced if you wish to.
Lithino is suited to small editions or best for unique prints, celebrating printmaking as a one-off event.
On this course, the tutor will supply some of the materials, including specialist lithographic supplies.
The College will supply some of the materials, including lino, paper, ink, drawing equipment and printing equipment.
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Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
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
Mary trained at the Royal College of Art, graduating with an MFA in Printmaking. She has been teaching since 2008, including running the lithography studio at the famous Curwen. Her work is in the collections of the Imperial War Museum and the Tate Library as well as international museums.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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