Ref: SWE37751
Using this versatile and expressive print method, explore mark-making, texture and emotion through the use of everyday tools. Techniques include collaged dry-point, creating tone, monochrome and colour.
On the first evening, you will be viewing and trying a range of mark-making techniques using card. The tutor will bring examples to illustrate the textures achievable, giving you time to think about how the marks can integrate with your ideas.
You will explore the exciting potential of using dry-point card to create images. The dry-point card lends itself to a variety of expressive marks, from the drawn line to tonal work, from imprinted textures to unpredictable surfaces. It is a very expressive and versatile medium suited to all, from beginners to experienced printmakers.
You will print in monochrome and explore how to introduce colour and texture to the printed works. Although editioning will be discussed, you will be focusing on unique prints, pushing the potentials of the card to its limits.
Starting with some group projects to get you engaged and under way with the printing process and using the etching press. If you have never used a press, support from the tutor will always be on hand to make sure you feel confident. The tutor will work with you individually to help you to pursue the elements of the dry-point card you find the most engaging and exciting. Regular discussions will be held amongst the group to share, review and explore ideas further.
This will be an involved and intuitive course. Dry-point card is a medium that can be used and developed by any creative, whether experienced or novice. It is forgiving yet challenging, and, most importantly, lots of fun.
The cost of providing inks, shared amongst the group, and some basic materials to get started
Bring any line and tonal drawings you have as they are useful inspiration. You are also invited to collect any flat textured surfaces (e.g. coarse sandpaper, lace, twine, etc). You can use these to add surface texture to printing plates.
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Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no open toes or sandals).
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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