Woodcut and Relief Printmaking
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£390
- Start Date(s): 22 July 2024
- Duration: Monday to Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm, three days
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course is an exploration in the oldest form of printmaking.
You’ll explore traditional relief printmaking techniques whilst researching, designing and creating your own contemporary artworks.
On this course, you’ll start with simple drawing exercises and then transform these into a unique and personal collection of meaningful prints.
You’ll be encouraged to assemble images and identify your own subject matter, developing your personal approach to woodcut and printmaking.
You’ll then further your drawings and subject matter further, simplifying them into shapes suitable for woodcut that suggest tone and fine details.
You’ll use a variety of tools and materials to explore the character of the wood, exploring its unique qualities to make thoughtful marks and images.
You’ll learn how to carve out your design using traditional woodcut tools.
The practical activities and project work will be supported by demonstrations of techniques and useful group critiques.
What you’ll study
During the course you will:
- be introduced to the history of woodcut from European to Japanese styles through to contemporary approaches used by artists today
- complete a range of drawing exercises and develop them into woodcut designs
- begin to familiarise yourself with the woodcut materials and tools
- transfer your design or image to wood
- practise cutting techniques, exploring mark making to creating texture
- experiment with water-based inks
- explore traditional and contemporary papers
- print a series of images and, if you’re feeling brave, reduce your woodblock for further prints.
You’ll be encouraged to further develop your woodcut prints by continuing to work into the print with other media, responding to the design and marks made during the printing process.
You’ll leave this course with a series of prints on paper and your woodblock to keep for further printmaking.
You’ll have developed an understanding of how to compose and transfer and images for relief printmaking and a greater awareness of your own creativity.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You'll find bright drawing and painting studio and workshop spaces to develop your ideas and create exciting work.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No previous experience is necessary.
The course is aimed at anyone interested in drawing and printmaking.
You could be a complete beginner or you may have previously tried printmaking and are looking to try something a little different.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No previous experience is necessary.
The course is aimed at anyone interested in drawing and printmaking.
You could be a complete beginner or you may have previously tried printmaking and are looking to try something a little different.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £390.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You will be encouraged to produce a series of drawings from observation and reference materials, and from these you will select an image suitable for the relief printing technique of woodcut.
So, please bring with you to the first day:
- your preferred drawing materials (some will be provided)
- reference images, sketches or photographs to inspire you
- an apron, or wear old, comfortable, loose clothing.
All other materials will be provided.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
The fee for this course is £390.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You will be encouraged to produce a series of drawings from observation and reference materials, and from these you will select an image suitable for the relief printing technique of woodcut.
So, please bring with you to the first day:
- your preferred drawing materials (some will be provided)
- reference images, sketches or photographs to inspire you
- an apron, or wear old, comfortable, loose clothing.
All other materials will be provided.
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.