Ref: SWE38366
Working closely with the tutor, you will look at how to push lino printmaking into the realms of dynamic, unique, expressive impressions. You will look at how to integrate complex layering into prints and how this can be used to communicate emotions and stories. Using viscosity work, monoprint, stencils and hand printing effects, your tutor will build up your confidence to take lino further, beyond the basic relief print.
You will cover a lot of ground, looking at colour work and how printing colour can be modified and used to alter the outcome. You will explore alternative cutting approaches to integrate non-traditional tools into your mark-making. You will take a flexible approach to the generation of editions, focusing mainly on learning exploration and unique prints. You will explore both press and hand-printing.
This course is the perfect lead on from the Lino printmaking for beginners course (also run by Mary). The course will involve both group and individual projects, with many tutor-led demonstrations throughout to share complex knowledge. One-to-one guidance will be provided to develop your individual language.
By the end of the course, you will have gained in experience and will leave with enthusiasm to push the boundaries of expressive lino cut.
On this course the tutor will supply some of the materials, including specialist print tools.
On this course the College will supply most of the materials, including lino, paper and inks.
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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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