Printmaking
Course Overview
Learn the traditional art process of printing in a creative and fun course!
Printmaking is an artistic process based on the principle of transferring images from a template made of wood, linen, glass or metal (called a 'matrix') onto another surface, most often paper or fabric.
Traditional printmaking techniques include woodcut, etching, engraving and lithography, while modern artists have expanded available techniques to include screen printing.
Printmaking offers the opportunity to play endlessly with layers of colour and repetition. It can be used on its own or combined with collage and painting tools to produce a final image.
In this course with printmaker Lucrezia Brotto, you discover the various tools, techniques and possibilities available using printing as the basis of your image-making.
Techniques include linocut, plexiglass engraving and screen printing.
Course Breakdown
- Week 1: Course introduction, introduction to linocut. Material - Technique - History (first 10-15 mins) showing how artists in the past used this technique (Keisai Eisen, Pablo Picasso, Yoshitoshi), demonstration and realisation with printing foam
- Week 2: Imagine, create and develop your design on a linoleum matrix
- Week 3: Learn the secret of a perfect Linoprint
- Week 4: Introduction to Engraving/Etching, Material -Technique - History (first 10-15 mins) showing how artists in the past used this technique (Albrecht Dürer, William Blake, Marcantonio Raimondi), demonstration and realisation with Plexiglass
- Week 5: Project with plexiglass technique - all materials provided
- Week 6: Introduction to screenprinting. Material -Technique - History (first 10-15 mins) showing how artists in the past used this technique (Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein), demonstration and preparation of the screen - all material provided
- Week 7: Project with screenprinting technique - all materials provided
- Week 8: Print one or many copies of your design on your preferred textile (from your favourite pillow cover to your coolest hand bag)
Please note: for this course, there is no experience needed but returning students will build upon their knowledge.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Master a series of languages that allow you to create works characterised by signs, textures and veils of great poetry.
- Create works that can be reproduced by losing the ephemeral character of the drawing on paper.
- Create stunning works of art that showcase your newfound skills.
Testimonials
"I loved the printmaking class. Lulu was an excellent instructor, the classes were dynamic and fun, plus I got a new really fun skill for my spare time. Highly recommended."
Receive 10% Discount
If you join any of our creative courses, you will receive a 10% discount off full-priced items at Eckersley’s Art & Craft. Discount applies on presentation of course receipt. Stores included are Eckersley’s Chatswood & St. Leonards.
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