Learn new techniques or brush up on existing ones. Course numbers are small, so you'll get lots of support. To enrol please email the tutor directly.
Wood engraving and woodcut - try one or both of these relief printing techniques. Using your own designs you will engrave hardwood or plastic, or cut plywood or MDF. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
A class suitable for those with no experience or those refreshing their skills. You'll learn the best way to transfer your design to lino, how to make marks with the linocut tools to carve your design, how to print with a press or with hand pressure, registration, plus various tips along with way. Design size: maximum of 20 x 20cm
Wood engraving and woodcut - try one or both of these relief printing techniques. Using your own designs you will engrave hardwood or plastic, or cut plywood or MDF. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.
A free daytime demonstration as part of our 'Ink on Paper' exhibition at BRLSI, 16, Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. No need to book.
Aquatint is the practice of creating tonal shade in etching rather than line. Learn how to master this traditional technique to add depth to your image.
A playful linocut class to produce TWO 10 x10cm festive designs which you can print onto a range of card blanks, gift tags and papers. You'll be shown how to make your design print ready, transfer it onto lino and carve it, before printing using a press or with hand pressure. Come with inspiration or designs, to scale and in black and white.
The cyanotype was developed in the early 1840’s when photographic processes were still evolving. The ‘blueprint’ was used as a printing method for copying architectural plans for many years and is still an inexpensive, quick and safe method of producing prints. You'll learn how to make prints from found and natural objects... which could be used for this year's personal Christmas cards!
This class is designed for those who have worked in linocut previously and requires you to have control whilst carving. You will learn the process of preparing your image and how to transfer it onto lino. Also, crucially, how to register the plate. You will aim to print a small edition with three colours/layers maximum, depending on the complexity of your design.
A free daytime demonstration as part of our 'Ink on Paper' exhibition at BRLSI, 16, Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. No need to book.
A free daytime demonstration as part of our 'Ink on Paper' exhibition at BRLSI, 16, Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. No need to book.
A free daytime demonstration as part of our 'Ink on Paper' exhibition at BRLSI, 16, Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. No need to book.
A free evening demonstration as part of our 'Ink on Paper' exhibition at BRLSI, 16, Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. A group of Bath Artist Printmakers talk about their work, inspiration, and the techniques they employ.
For printmakers who have worked in our studio before. This is not a taught class but for those who wish to use the facilities to print their own work.
Join us to celebrate the festive season. Visit our working studio, see print demonstrations and speak to the printmakers to see how their work is created. Prints and cards on sale.
For printmakers who have worked in our studio before. This is not a taught class but for those who wish to use the facilities to print their own work.
A class introducing colour to your linocut design. Learn the importance of registration, how to ink up and print with a press or by hand pressure. Design: two colour and maximum size A5. Some prior experience with linocut is preferred for this course.
Etching is a process of using acid to bite into unprotected areas of a metal surface to create a design in line. Learn the traditional method of hard ground etching and printing with our etching press. The class is suitable for beginners or those wishing to develop their skills further.