This course is ideal for anyone with a developing creative practice in any area. We will cover a range of subjects that will support your development as a creative, including research idea development and meaningful reflection. The aim of the course is to inspire, research and develop work independently. Homework will be set between classes to encourage this practice. You may also want to take one or more of the promoting creative practice courses to support your development.

The artist, Rembrandt had just three techniques for printmaking: dry point; hard ground and soft ground. We now have around 20 techniques which can be used in combination. These include lift grounds, photo etching and transfers. This course focuses on individual support and development; to present possibilities, to progress your plans and your personal and professional objectives.

The artist, Rembrandt had just three techniques for printmaking: dry point; hard ground and soft ground. We now have around 20 techniques which can be used in combination. These include lift grounds, photo etching and transfers. This course focuses on individual support and development; to present possibilities, to progress your plans and your personal and professional objectives.

A 1-day Etching and Photo-etching workshop (intermediate/advanced) is suitable for those finishing or developing projects. Not suitable for beginners. Please note there is a 30-minute lunch break.

A 1-day workshop suitable for beginners and perfect for learners that want to continue/finish their projects giving their plates a colourful twist. Please note there is a one-hour lunch break.

Learn or extend your knowledge in traditional intaglio (direct and indirect) techniques and or using more recent photosensitive emulsions and polymers from plate making to plate printing.

This course will help to build on your existing printmaking skills and improve and develop your studio-based work. The tutor will provide strategies to stretch and challenge you as a printmaker. You will be supported to explore and develop your own ideas; work on self-initiated personal projects or optional tutor-led projects. Beginners will follow a structured programme to learn the basics before progressing onto more challenging work.

This course is designed to build on your existing printmaking skills and to improve and develop your studio-based work. The tutor will provide strategies to stretch and challenge you as a printmaker. You will be supported to explore and develop your own ideas; work on self-initiated personal projects or optional tutor-led projects. You will also be supported with the development of your professional and creative practice including exhibiting work or improving research and ideas development.

This course will enable you to explore various printmaking processes such as monotype, drypoint, collagraphs, linocut and etching. All basic materials provided.

You will learn about and use a wide range of printmaking processes to produce your own original prints, including photo polymer, monoprinting, etching, lino printing, dry point, chine colle and relief printing. Beginners can follow structured projects to learn new techniques and processes. More experienced learners will be able to pursue and develop their own ideas and projects and will be offered optional structured projects designed to stretch and challenge.