self-paced printmaking courses
Introduction
My art practice has developed out of experimenting with printmaking and I take this approach in my courses as well: I am keen to share techniques to get as many people printmaking as possible!
All self-paced online printmaking courses have been designed to break down the processes into small steps so that you can follow along at home.
Each course has an equipment list; to be able to print using Tetrapak and Collagraph methods you will need access to a craft press or pasta press.
Once you have enrolled for a course, you will have lifetime access to the material.
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Presses for Home Printmaking
Using a Craft Press Converting a Pasta Press
Self-Paced Online Courses
Get anytime access to a growing collection of online self-paced printmaking classes, suitable from beginner level upwards.
Developing Drawing Using Monoprinting
Level: Beginner
Equipment: Perspex, Printing Ink, Roller, Paper
Course Outline: Progress through a range of exercises using a mono printing plate and a range of different papers to build up an image. This short course will allow you to learn to utilise monoprinting to develop your drawing practice and requires access to a perspex plate, roller and oil based printing ink.
Get anytime access to a growing collection of online self-paced printmaking classes, suitable from beginner level upwards.
Tetrapak Printmaking for Beginners
Level: Beginner
Equipment: Tetrapak cartons, scribe, scapel, cutting mat, printing ink, rags, scrim, paper, press
Course Outline: In this self-paced course you will be guided through the equipment and materials needed to use this simple method of printmaking at home. You will then watch an artist demo taking you through the process of making a plate and printing it so that you can follow along at your own pace.
Note: You will need access to a craft press or pasta press at home to be able to produce tetrapak prints.
Get anytime access to a growing collection of online self-paced printmaking classes, suitable from beginner level upwards.
Collagraph Printmaking for Beginners
Level: Beginner
Equipment: Mount board, tapes, acrylic paint, French polish or varnish, scribe, printing ink, paper, press
Course Outline: In this self-paced course you will be guided through a series of print based exercises to demonstrate how to make a varnished collagraph plate to print through a craft press/pasta press; you will also be shown a quicker ‘no-varnish’ method of plate making suitable for use with children or in short workshops.
Note: You will need access to a craft press or pasta press at home to be able to produce prints using this technique.
Get anytime access to a growing collection of online self-paced printmaking classes, suitable from beginner level upwards.
Kitchen Lithography for Beginners
Level: Beginner
Equipment: Perspex, Printing Ink, Gum Arabic, Sponge, Coke, Foil, Paper, Markers, Polyester Lithography Plate (optional)
Course Outline: In this course you will learn to use two methods of kitchen lithography to develop prints from your drawings: polyester plates (or ‘pronto plates’) and using tin foil. This method does not require a printing press.
play through printmaking
Trying your hand at easy printmaking techniques in the comfort of your home offers an opportunity to unleash your creativity with minimal effort. Using basic supplies you can engage in an artistic pursuit without the need for a sophisticated studio setup. This relaxed approach nurtures a sense of exploration, inspiring you to experiment with different ideas and embrace the beauty of spontaneous artwork, injecting a playful and liberating essence into the artistic process. By making printmaking accessible and enjoyable, this method serves as a gateway for individuals from diverse backgrounds to delve into the realm of artistic expression.
