First Steps into Printmaking

Class format and activities

You will be introduced to each print technique step by step, by demonstration and one-to-one feedback where each student’s personal strengths and interests are developed. Final prints can be submitted for our Exhibition in July when we enjoy a lively Private View to celebrate the work created during the year on all our courses.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: You will be able to understand the differences between non-acidic(drypoint) and acidic (etching) intaglio mediums.
• 02: Develop your technical and artistic skills.

Course entry requirements

All levels of printmaking and art experience.

What you need to know before you enrol

The Printmaking Studio is at the Morley College London - Chelsea Centre, Hortensia Road SW10 0QS, just off the Kings Road and Fulham Road, in the Carlyle building, room CG05 on the ground floor. Our lecturers are highly experienced printmaking practitioners offering a unique insight into the printmaking discipline. We are a well-resourced department and have a well-equipped printroom. You do not need to source your plates or paper for the course we have large stocks of different materials which you can purchase from us in small quantities.

What to bring to class

You need to bring source material to work from such as drawings, photographs, a sketchbook or notebook, a pair of gloves and an apron. There is a studio fee of £16. 80 payable to the tutor which covers basic materials, except paper and plates which you pay extra for as you use them. All materials including gloves are available to buy in the studio and the college shop. Further information about your tutor can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/aliyanya90/ If you require further information about the course Ali Yanya can be contacted at: [email protected]

What you can do next

This course assists progression to other Intaglio printmaking courses including Photopolymer and Photo Etching. We have a large range of part time printmaking courses running during the day and evening at beginners, intermediate and advanced level.