About

This 3 week evening course is a perfect taster session into 3 different print techniques; monoprint, linocut & drypoint etching. You’ll learn the basics of all 3 techniques and create prints using each technique. The course is designed for beginners who would like an introduction to printmaking and those who would like a taster of various techniques before committing to a day course. It’s also great for creating work for a portfolio.

Course Location: Bluecoat Intaglio Studio

Experience Level: Beginner

Duration: This course will run Thursday evenings at 5:30pm – 7:45pm for 3 consecutive weeks. We have multiple courses throughout the year, please see tickets at the bottom of the page for exact dates.

This 3 week evening course is a perfect taster session into 3 different print techniques; monoprint, linocut & drypoint etching. You’ll learn the basics of all 3 techniques and create prints using each technique. The course is designed for beginners who would like an introduction to printmaking and those who would like a taster of various techniques before committing to a day course. It’s also great for creating work for a portfolio.

The course schedule is as follows:

• Week 1:  You will learn all about monoprint. The session will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful monoprint while learning about the history, tools, materials and techniques used.
• Week 2: You will learn all about linocut, and use the session to create your own linocut print whilst learning about the materials, tools and techniques of the process.
• Week 3: You will learn all about drypoint etching and be guided through the process of creating a drypoint etch, including using our beautiful 100-year-old press to print your plates.

What’s Included?

All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction to book into our Screen Printing Studio should you wish to.

Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?

All sessions: Feel free to bring along reference images to each session.

What happens after the course?

After you’ve completed your course, you are free to book into our open access printmaking studios. Your course acts as an induction but if you feel like you would benefit from more info about our studios before booking a session we offer free health & safety inductions, just email: ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

We also offer a Bluecoat Artist Memberships scheme, which has lots of amazing perks for practicing and aspiring local printmakers. You can find out more information here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/artist-membership

Got any questions?

If you have any questions about the course or our studios, please email: Ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

You can also find out more information here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-community/spaces/print-studio

Accessibility:

• The Bluecoat cafe and building floors are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. 
• The print studios are not adapted for wheelchair users. If you would like to do a print workshop with us but are unsure about accessibility, please contact the Print Studio manager at: ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

Getting here:

Bluecoat is located in Liverpool city centre and is easily accessible using public transport.

• The closest bus stop is Tesco Hanover Street
• The closest railway station is Liverpool Central Station

(Attendees must be 18+)

Location

Bluecoat Print Studios
The Bluecoat , 8 School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

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