11 week course Printing Techniques Sept

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Course will run weekly in term time, on Mondays 10.00AM - 3.00PM Starting September 21st 2026 Discover the magic of printmaking in this richly varied 11-week course, where complete beginners and experienced artists alike are guided step-by-step by our highly experienced tutor, Barbara. With just 6 places available, you’ll enjoy plenty of individual attention as you explore monoprint, lino, drypoint, collagraph, screen printing and more — creating beautiful, frame-worthy prints to treasure, gift, or submit for City & Guilds assessment. City & Guilds Unit 208 (7516) Using Printing Techniques This 11 week course looks at the material, processes and techniques to create prints. Processes include, monoprint, linocutting, drypoint and etching. Techniques include intaglio, and relief, screenprinting and collagraphs. We will cover the elements involved in print making, line, mark, layers, texture, tone and colour. Finishing with the design and production of 12 prints for an exhibition. Please note:- Most materials are provided, however there will be some extra charges for a few of the printing techniques. Should you wish to be formally assessed for City and Guilds there is a registration fee of £100 (not included in the course.) Teas and coffees provided, but please bring your own lunch. There is a fridge and microwave in the studio. We kindly ask that nuts are not brought on site due to Jenni's nut allergy. Thank you Please note:- This course requires the learner to stand for a while, as screen prints are unable to be pulled sitting down. Also learners need to have sufficient strength and dexterity in their hands to carve a lino and hand print it. SWAC reserve the right to change the structure and content of any course. Cancellation Policy We regret we are unable to offer a refund unless the space can be filled. Parking Please note there is no parking directly at the venue. There is on-road parking in the road opposite or in The Avenue where there is a walk-way to the studios. Coldharbour pay and display carpark is a short walk. Disabled Parking We have 2 disabled parking bays for blue badge holders directly outside the door to the studios that may be reserved in advance. Please email admin@southwestartcourses.co.uk to book. South West Art Courses Ltd. City & Guilds Centre number 009765