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.

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). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor abscence.

Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration  
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-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 (lunch included)  
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 - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)  
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.

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