Discover the fascinating world of printmaking in our beginner's guide evening course! If you've always wanted to try printmaking but didn't know where to start, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Our course will introduce you to a variety of basic printmaking processes, including Intaglio and Relief Printmaking, and give you the knowledge and skills to continue your printing journey at home.

During the course, you'll learn about fundamental tools, materials, and equipment and receive practical guidance from Dena. Be inspired by a range of visual outcomes and artists' work as you create hand-printed items, including cards, paper prints , tea towels and a table runner.

What you'll do and make:

- Create a plant. architectural, landscape or portrait-themed drypoint plate based on your own photograph using a range of mark-making techniques. Print your design onto a range of papers and add a watercolour touch.

- Design and carve an a repeat pattern Lino, then print it onto an option of a table runner using a selection of colours of gift wrap papers.

- Create a two-layer A4 design inspired by a range of photographs and old vintage magazines at the studio Dena's and transfer your design into a hand-cut stencil, and screen print an edition of 6 paper prints.

- Explore botanical printing with Mono Printing inks and an etching press to create a
selection of prints on paper and fabric to make into 6 cards.

- Design and screen print a pattern onto fabric, which can be transformed into a 25cm diameter lampshade.

Course Dates: Monday evenings 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Monday 15th September
Monday 22nd September
Monday 29th September
Monday 6th October
Monday 13th October
Monday 20th October
Half Term no class Monday 27th October
Monday 3rd November
Monday 10th November
Monday 17th November
Monday 24th November

Location: Kiwi Printmaking Studio, Cornwall, UK

What to bring:
- A4/A5 sketchbook
- Pencil case with pens, pencils, eraser
- Apron or old shirt

Spaces are limited to 8 persons to ensure all participants receive support and plenty of space to create.

Further details upon booking: Once you've booked your place, we will email you further details a week prior to the start date, including directions and what to bring for your first session.

Parking: Free parking is available outside the studio.