Introduction to Printmaking- 6 Week evening course (1)
Mon, 18 Feb
|Birmingham & Midland Institute
This 6-week course will teach you the basics of several printmaking techniques. With the intention is for you to further develop your own skills at home.
Time & Location
18 Feb 2019, 18:00 – 22:00
Birmingham & Midland Institute, 9 Margaret St, Birmingham B3 3BS, UK
About the event
THIS COURSE RUNS ACROSS 6 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS
WEDNESDAYS 14TH NOVEMBER- 19TH DECEMBER
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Course Price- £120
BOOK YOUR PLACE VIA EVENTBRITE: https://craftybunstudio-6weekcourse.eventbrite.com
This course is suitable for 18+ year olds
This 6-week course will teach you the basics of several printmaking techniques. With the intention is for you to further develop your own skills at home. The techniques we will be learning are:
Monoprinting - using printing inks you will produce one-off multicolour prints, working with found materials and mark-marking tools and then print using an etching press and burnishers/barens.
Drypoint - working directly onto a Perspex printing plate you will use various mark-making tools to scratch out your design and then print using an etching press.
Linocut - creating single colour prints Using specialist cutting tools you will be shown how to safely cut lino and print using relief inks, rollers, presses & Barens
Collograph - you will use collage and layering materials to create images that will be printed using an etching press.
You will learn each of the processes in a supportive environment with all equipment and materials provided.
What experience do I need?
This course is suitable for complete beginners or people who have done some printmaking before but want a refresher. You don’t need to have any previous experience as the tutor will guide you through each process in a step-by-step way. All the processes lend themselves well to simple image making using patterns as well as representational images so don’t be put off if you don’t feel confident with drawing.
Who is my tutor?
Holly O’Meara is a practising printmaker, photographer and film-maker from Birmingham. She uses her photography to inspire her designs and prints, taking her main inspiration from nature, architecture and the world around her. She is the owner of CraftyBun Studio and sells her prints at craft markets, online as well as doing workshops. She has experience working with people of all ages from 8-60+ years old.
Class size: 8 (maximum)
Materials: All materials are provided.
Complimentary hot and cold drinks, biscuits and mince pies are available to keep you going.
If I can't attend can I get a refund?
We will refund you in full if you cancel no less than 14 days before the start of the course, after which no refunds will be issued. Once booked, you cannot transfer to another course.
What if the course is cancelled?
We reserve the right to cancel the course for any reason (for example, insufficient bookings). We will endeavour to give at least 7 days notice if the course is cancelled and in the event of cancellation we will, of course, issue you a full refund.