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Art School: Printmaking - Print for All Fridays

Curriculum Area

Art & Design

Start Date

January 2027

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

10 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. The course is intended for all levels, but a basic knowledge of the techniques and processes would be advantageous.

Explore the potential of print making and create your own handprinted artworks on this 10 week, daytime course.

Learn how to use various printing techniques which may include monoprinting, lino printing, chine colle, dry point etching, letterpress and hand cut, paper stencil screen printing. You’ll finish the course with a range of your own individual prints to keep.

This is a great introduction to print making in our professional studio, where tutor advice and guidance is given in a friendly and welcoming environment. Suitable for anyone who has a genuine interest in learning new skills.

After the initial introductions to the basic techniques of printmaking, you may have the opportunity to work on individual personal projects- negotiated with the tutor, or you will continue to explore the techniques shown at a deeper, more advanced level.

8th January 2027, Friday daytime.

Students can book either 9.30am-12.00pm sessions, or 1.00pm-3.30pm sessions.

Students can also book both morning and afternoon sessions.

There are no formal entry requirements, and anyone can enrol. The course is intended for all levels, but a basic knowledge of the techniques and processes would be advantageous.

This course covers a variety of printmaking processes and techniques which may include:

Dry point etching
Lino carving and printing
Letterpress
Screen printing

There is no formal completion qualification and students will be able to work at their own pace. The course provides space, equipment and directed for students to produce sophisticated final pieces or just experimental outcomes.

£350

Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Students will learn in a friendly and professional workshop environment with all appropriate health and safety provision.

As well as specialist creative and art facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

All the basic equipment will be provided but you may need additional information or materials depending on the techniques covered, this will be discussed further before the start of the lessons.

Some courses could also require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.

Completion of this course will enable students to progress on to various other Art & Design courses available at York College.

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in printmaking making to help you progress and develop in a number of job opportunities to suit your personal needs and interests or pursue further simply for pleasure.

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