Ref: SWE35716
On this course, you will learn how to think in layers with the use of stencils and inking methods, how to work with ghost images, faint layers and explore the subtle changes of colour and shapes. You will be encouraged to be curious, to experiment, test and make notes.
You will gain confidence making an accurate registration of your prints to develop control over the many printing methods that can be used for the production of monoprints. Your tutor will show you how stencils can be the basis of producing sharp, textural and multi-coloured prints. You will be encouraged to use wood and lino as a plate, and explore the possibilities of combining both to create prints that have the contrasting qualities of textured and smooth inks. You will be using water-based inks.
The tutor will demonstrate the use of relief and intaglio presses, as well as working without a press. You will also explore the qualities and effects of different printing papers. A sampling set will be available for you to try, so that you can identify what is the most suitable paper for your work and subject.
The course is designed for students who have some knowledge of monoprinting but would like to extend their understanding of the technique, explore new possibilities and try new approaches.
By the end of the course, you will have gained confidence in your printmaking skills through exploring plates, stencils, presses and papers and learning to think in layers. You will take with you a number of tests and exploratory studies from which to refer to in future work, as well as completed prints.
The course fee includes the cost of providing water-based relief inks and some sample papers to try, plus a small lino plate and two wooden plates.
Available from shop: A good variety of art materials, including drawing materials, printing papers, printing papers, inks, barens, rollers, lino, paint brushes, masking tape, scissors, craft knives, etc.
Available from tutor: Monoprinting plates and stencil papers
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
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 (lunch included)
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
Core Team Tutor - Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Short Course Tutor
Caroline Wendling's work explores ideas of place and belonging through layered projects that draw on history and explore local myths, inviting re-imagings of sites. She takes her audience on a physical, sensory and emotional journey leaving them with a poetic encounter and a story to tell.
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