Print Making

Print Making – Workshop plan x 9

Date/Location Plan title & brief description
17/09/22

Studioname

Project space

Tools of the trade

·      Introduction to Lino (examples of artists work)

·      Demonstration in lino cutting

·      Mark making, creating sample squares

·      Intro to printing press

·      Print sample pieces

15/10/22

Studioname

Project space

Working in reverse

·      Transferring images onto lino in reverse. Trailing a number of techniques.

·      Design, cut, ink up and print. Postcards.

12/11/22

Studiname

Project space

 

What is Etching?

·      Intro to what acid etching is, examples of artists work.

·      Create sample pieces using different methods of applying the resistant. (Wax, sharpie, photo etching, stop out)

·      Print samples

 

10/12/22

Studioname

Project space

Acid etch Christmas Cards

·      Design, etch, ink up and print Christmas cards.

·      Discuss second half of the course.

BREAK Continue at home

At home to work in sketchbook, design ideas to print in both lino and etching.

 

14/01/23

Studioname

Project space

Layering in Lino

·      Demonstration of double layered lino prints.

·      Using designs in sketchbook learners to create A4 double layered lino prin.

11/02/23

Studioname

Project space

Etching Still life

·      Recap on etching techniques

·      Discussion about composition.

·      Learners to study a still life and apply to metal using etching techniques of their choice.

·      Print pieces.

 

11/03/23

Studioname

Project space

 

 

Perfecting the process.

·      Talk about final show

·      Sketchbook work, brainstorming ideas, making initial sketches.

·      Group work pitch your ideas for final piece to the group.

·      Recap of all techniques learnt.

·      Initial experiments using themes for final piece.

08/04/23

Studioname

Project space

Creating final piece

·      Learners working on final piece with tutor assistance.

·      Tutorials with each learner

06/05/22

Studioname

Project space

Creating final piece

·      Learners working on final piece with tutor assistance.

·      Tutorials with each learner

·      Finishing pieces.

03/06/23

Group show opening

Saturday opening TBC (4 days)