Printmaking Classes

Come along and relax with us while creating your own printed artworks!

Over six weeks our tutor Tom Armstrong will guide you through the process of printmaking – including working from a printing press, using type letters, and how to make an impact with colour.

We’re taking inspiration from the revolutionary printmaker William Blake (1757 – 1827) who invented his own printing process, so join us exploring all the possibilities print-making offers!

You can come along for all six classes, or just drop by for one:

• Wed 22 Jan – Introduction to Printmaking – mono and block printing. (This class is in Art Exchange)
• Wed 29 Jan – Printing and Presses – have a go with a mechanical printing press as we go old school!
• Wed 5 Feb – Letters, Lettering and Letterpress – adventure into the world of type!
• Wed 12 Feb – Drawing and Printmaking – explore how to draw by using wax resistant printing.
• Wed 19 Feb – Colour and Printmaking – experiment with all the possibilities adding colours can bring.
• Wed 26 Feb – Book Binding – bring together prints into a unique booklet of your own.

All materials are provided.

Free for students and staff at the University of Essex – no need to book, just turn up.

This series of print workshops have been made possible by the generous support of the Bean Trust.