Half Day Taster Sessions
Half day sessions
6 March; 14 April; 27 May 2020
9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm
£45 per half day including all materials
Book 2 sessions on the same day and save £5!
An opportunity to get a ‘taste’ of a technique before moving onto a full day course
Morning session 9.30am – 12.30pm
Afternoon Session 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday 6 March
9.30 – 12.30 Dry Point
1.30 – 4.30 Monoprinting with Textures
Tuesday 14 April
9.30 – 12.30 Lino
1.30 – 4.30 Gelli Plate
Wednesday 27 May
9.30 – 12.30 Photo Plate Lithography
1.30 – 4.30 Polyester Plate Lithography
Course structures
• Explanation of the techniques with examples.
• Demonstration of tools and techniques.
• Correct preparation and use of paper.
• Inking techniques as appropriate.
• Printing using presses or hand burnishing.
Lino
Learn how to plan, cut and print a single colour image from a 150 x 150 mm square lino block.
Gelli Plate
Create layered prints using transferred magazine or photographic images, and use masks and cut shapes to add interest.
Drypoint
Using a drypoint needle, incise lines into an A5 acetate plate, and explore sanding, cutting and layering of the acetate plate to create varied and experimental prints.
Monoprinting with Textures
Use varied materials, including textured papers, leaves, feathers and fabrics, to make, combine and develop unique printed images.
Photo Plate Lithography
Create, expose and develop an A5 photo litho plate, learn how to ink up and how to print your plate using an etching press.
Polyester Plate Lithography
Explore the potential of both drawn and laser printed images using Polyester Plate Lithography, flexible lithography plates that require no chemical processing. Learn how to use a variety of media, ink up and print using an etching press.
Experience level
Beginner
Pre-course information
Any image preparation notes will be sent 2 weeks prior to the course date.
Maximum 8 places
How to book
• By email using the email button below
• By phone 01223 892380
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For all courses except CPSC Certificate course
Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same. Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
For CPSC Certificate course
Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.
If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
