Exploring Planographic Printmaking
Exploring Planographic Printmaking
Date: 17 April - 22 May, 2024
Duration: 6 Weeks
Tutor: Northern Print Staff
Experience: Suitable for beginners
This series of six half-day classes focuses on different processes within the family of printmaking referred to as ‘planographic’. Introducing and exploring screenprinting, lithography and transfer printing this course offers beginners and experienced printmakers the opportunity to try out a range of processes.
Week 1
Wednesday 17 April 2024, 10.30am - 1pm
Screenprinting with hand cut stencils
Week 2
Wednesday 24 April 2024, 10.30am - 1pm
Monoscreenprinting
Week 3
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 10.30am - 1pm
Gum Arabic transfer
Week 4
Wednesday 8 May 2024, 10.30am - 1pm
Polyester plate lithography
Week 5
Wednesday 15 May 2024, 10.30am - 1pm
Photo-lithography – part one
Week 6
Wednesday 22 May 2024, 10.30am - 1pm
Photo-lithography – part two
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Any cancellation for any reason within 7 days of the class or course will not be eligible for any refund.
The Cancellation Policy is effective from the date of the first session for any course.
6 week courses cannot be refunded once started.
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What you'll learn
Suitable for artists, illustrators, designers and anyone with an interest in printmaking, the course will allow for a range of creative expressions. This will include how to get started with your ideas and how to choose and develop your imagery.
The processes and techniques covered will allow you to develop hand-drawn and photographic images with the opportunity to explore colour and mark-making. You will have access to a selection of original artists work in our gallery and archive to inspire you.
The aim is to provide a supportive, creative and playful environment to explore and enjoy printmaking. Taking place in our studio using professional facilities and materials. Taught by Northern Print’s staff team this is the perfect introduction to anyone wishing to join the studio and continue to make original prints.
One of the unique features of this course is that we offer ‘stay and play’ after each session giving you space and time to experiment, develop your ideas and hone your skills.
Participant Feedback
"Northern Print is a lovely place to come into - it feels immediately welcoming and full of potential. Helen was an excellent facilitator, the course was extremely well organised and it was great having all materials provided. I learnt a lot!"
