Printmaking: experimental portrait

Operate the Rochat and Littlejohn Presses demonstrating an awareness of H&S issues
Name the characteristic qualities of the two printmaking processes
Begin to recognise how print processes can be used to best suit your approach.
Edit images by developing these using printmaking techniques
Use non-standard tools to explore mark making qualities.
Use stencils and layers in print.

The course fee covers the basic materials such as inks, solvents and proofing papers.

Donations of lint free rags for cleaning and newspapers are always welcome.
A sketchbook and camera (phone camera) are useful to document proof stages/image development and record additional information to use as you develop your images away from the model.
Basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring any extra or special tools you may favour in your art pencil case.

Talks, practical work, demonstrations, individual tutoring, group discussion.
There is no formal work outside the class but preparation tasks such as cutting stencils or researching artists on the internet can be undertaken if wished to maximise how you use the studio time.