PRINTMAKING FOR ALL / DPM325

PRINTMAKING FOR ALL with Alexis Neal

Term 3 - Monotype/Relief

Relief printing is a basic, simple, and effective technique of understanding ink applications and transparency. Colour roll ups are often used for soft colour backgrounds to draw attention and add interest to a printed image. Colour and relief plates can be arranged and used with cut stencils or shaped plates.

This print process allows for building subtle layers and surface, creating the impressions taken from
patterned or textured materials to enhance compositional concerns.

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Our printmaking course offers beginners and intermediate students the opportunity to discover the endless possibilities that this medium can offer. Terms may be attended either individually or as a continuous year of study.

The evening printmaking class is open to everyone of all levels who wants to learn fundamental printmaking skills and add some creativity to their life.

The daytime printmaking is focused on developing a body of work while exploring a variety of printmaking processes at a slightly higher level with critical discussions, fostering individual practices.

We will cover a wide range of printmaking techniques throughout the year, in a non-toxic environment and use water-based inks. Each term a new print process will be introduced giving students an excellent printmaking overview. This hands-on course will cover the finer techniques of printmaking, demonstrating good ink applications, colour roll-up techniques and chine collé throughout each print process. ​​

"For me, it’s about making an impression of something, introducing new ideas and skills that students can include and extend on into their own practice" - Alexis Neal

NB: Most of the materials required for this course are supplied and included in your course fee. For further information consult the materials list below. BSA has a small shop on-site for purchasing extra print materials.