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Evening and weekend classes 2008 Edinburgh Printmakers offers a wide range of introductory and advanced printmaking classes. Our popular in-depth weekend and evening classes offer practical training in small groups, led by experienced tutors with time for experimentation within each process. With all our weekend and evening classes you get a free associate membership of Edinburgh Printmakers for up to 6 months so you can come back to EP to put into practice the skills learnt on the course. Edinburgh Printmakers also offers 1-1 training and can create tailor made classes to suit your training needs. Don’t know which class to choose, try a few of our shorter taster classes, designed to introduce you to new media and explore the wide range of printmaking possibilities. To book a place on a course contact How to book > < top Introductory classes: Introduction to printmaking more info > Full list of Weekend and Evening classes 2008: Lithography Colour plate lithography Stone Lithography Digital imaging and Photo Lithography Introduction to Lithography < top Etching Photopolymer Printmaking Explore Etching Solarplate Photo-Etching Etching Evening Classes more info > Explore Etching Relief Printing Japanese Woodblock printing Relief Printing Evening Classes more info > Introduction to Relief printing Screenprinting Introduction to Water-based Screenprinting Screenprinting Evening Classes Introduction to Water-based Screenprinting < top Other Courses: Summer School 2008 more info > Week 1: 21 – 24 July Week 2: 28 – 31 July If you are not sure which course to try, Notes for Etching Courses 2008 This information will help you choose the most suitable course from the various etching and photopolymer courses on offer. Explore Etching: Acrylic Resist Etching introduces participants to a variety of techniques that replace traditional methods & materials used in etching with much safer water-based products & less hazardous chemicals. The courses are ideal for artists, particularly those with skills in drawing and painting, who wish to work directly onto metal plates, developing their images through various hand applied techniques. Photopolymer & Solarplate courses use revolutionary intaglio techniques that don’t require the plate to be etched with acids or corrosives. The methods are therefore extremely safe, fast and produce images with astonishing detail and rich tonality. “Solarplate” is capable of producing large numbers of high quality prints with a wide tonal range and high definition. As a modern alternative to the technique of photogravure, “solarplate” will appeal to artists using photographic imagery and who wish to explore print techniques. Photopolymer printmaking techniques provide a low cost alternative to “solarplate” and are useful when experimenting with images that combine photographic or digital images with hand drawn artwork. This is an ideal process for artists wishing to explore the technique rather than produce commercial editions of their work. Photo-etching courses provide instruction in how to etch plates using photopolymer film. Images created digitally or photographically (as well as hand drawn images) can be etched into metal plates using ferric chloride, a much safer alternative to the traditional acids used previously. This course is aimed at artists with some previous knowledge of etching who wish to introduce photographic elements into their work, using the etching process to develop the imagery. < top Information on weekend and evening classes 2008
Photopolymer Printmaking An introduction to the techniques of photo-intaglio printmaking. Photopolymer intaglio is an innovative new printmaking technique, using photographic and digital images (as well as hand-drawn artwork) to produce original prints with the qualities of a hand-printed etching. Using a light sensitive polymer film (Photec), the process is fast and safe as plates are no longer etched in dangerous chemicals. (No previous experience required but some previous experience of etching would be useful) Explore EtchingWeekend courses: 8 & 9 March 2008 27 & 28 September 2008 Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30pm (£135/ £90 concession, includes materials) Class size: 8 people Explore Etching Evening classes The course promotes an experimental approach to etching, using innovative techniques that encourage spontaneous and diverse methods of mark making. Using water-based acrylic resists makes etching a much safer process, using neither dangerous acids nor solvents. Printing techniques will be demonstrated, including water-washable etching inks. (No previous experience required) This course explores one of the most accessible of all photo-intaglio printmaking techniques, using light sensitive polymer printing plates that develop in water only. Producing results similar to 19th century process of photogravure, “Solarplate” is an innovative new printmaking process that is safe and fast. Although the course will be of interest to all artists, it is particularly suitable for those working with photographic and digital imaging who wish to produce high quality original prints. (No previous experience required) Photo-EtchingWeekend course: 10 & 11 May 2008 Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30pm (£135/ £90 concession, includes materials) Class size: 8 people An introduction to the latest techniques in photo etching – the light sensitive acid resists allow photographic and digital images to be etched onto the plate. We shall explore two different photo-etching methods, using photosensitive film & liquid photopolymer. Ideally suited for those with some knowledge of etching, the course will encourage an experimental approach to producing etchings using a variety of source material. (No previous experience required but some previous experience of etching would be useful) < top
Screenprinting classes Screenprinting Weekend courses 2008Introduction to water based screenprinting 26 & 27 January 8 & 9 March 26 & 27 April 31 May & 1 June 16 & 17 August 27 & 28 September 8 & 9 November 6 & 7 December Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30pm (£135/ £90 concession, includes materials) Class size: 6 people Evening Classes This course concentrates on using light sensitive stencil screenprinting. This type of stencil can produce detailed marks such as painterly washes, linear drawings, photocopied images and text. Participants learn how to print their image in several coloured layers onto paper. To print, the screen is attached to a printing press and acrylic based ink is pushed through the screen mesh onto paper using a squeegee blade. Each layer of colour is printed individually, taking care to register each new layer of ink on top of previously printed colours. This course uses waterbased inks on paper which are not suitable for printing on textiles. (No previous experience required) < top 
Colour plate lithography Have all the painterly freedom and subtelty of a lithograph without grinding stones and with the minimum of processing. Explore layering images in colour to create painterly prints with a delicacy of mark and tone, characteristic to this medium. This course concentrates on using light sensitive aluminium photo plates. These plates can produce detailed marks such as painterly washes, linear drawings, photocopied images and text. Participants learn how to print their image in several coloured layers onto paper. Each layer of colour is printed individually, taking care to register each new layer of ink on top of previously printed colours. (No previous experience required) Stone LithographyWeekend courses: 19 & 20 April 2008 11 & 12 October 2008 Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30pm (£135/ £90 concession, includes materials) Class size: 6 people Working directly on the stones’ surface allows a direct approach to making marks and images. Explore drawing and transfer techniques including crayon, tusche washes, and photocopy transfers. Find out how to prepare stones for printing and experiment with this fascinating medium. (This course gives a comprehensive introduction to Stone Lithography and is suitable either for those without previous lithography experience or for those wishing to refresh their skills) Introduction to Lithography Combining the old and the new, this course introduces the 2 most popular types of lithography used at Edinburgh Printmakers: Stone and Photo-plate. Stone as a material offers a wide range of mark–making possibilities and is very versatile, hands-on and open to manipulation. Photo-plates are great for working with colour and can be used either to print drawn or painted marks plus they offer the additional possibilities of easily incorporating collaged or photographic imagery. Explore making prints which combine the qualities and advantages of each process and get a fully rounded view of what’s possible. (No previous experience required) Weekend courses: 7 & 8 June 2008 1 & 2 November 2008 Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5.30pm (£135/ £90 concession, includes materials) Class size: 6 people Combine digital imaging with printmaking. Learn to prepare images in Adobe Photoshop and print out acetates for a printmaking process. Expose images onto light sensitive photo litho plates and print in transparent and opaque colours, exploring the subtle layering of colour lithography. Bring along photographs, a digital camera or drawings to scan and manipulate in the computer. See how the process of printmaking can extend and enrich your images. (Some previous experience of computers essential, during this course we will be working with Apple Mac computers and Adobe Photoshop software, some previous experience of Photoshop recommended. No previous experience of lithography required) < top 
Relief printing classes Introduction to Relief printingEvening classes: 30 April - 28 May 2008 8 October – 5 November 2008 5 Wednesday evenings 6 - 9pm (£135/ £90 concession, includes materials) Class size: 8 people Explore ways of creating striking images with this simple yet powerful print medium process. Cutting images into wood or linoleum and inking up with colour can produce bold dramatic effects. This course will explore the diverse range of ways which artists use this direct process, looking at the practicalities of reduction printing and multiple block printing. (No previous experience required) Japanese Water-Based Woodblock printing These workshops offer a rare insight into one of the most ancient and subtle print processes . Established artist Paul Furneaux, who studied in Japan and is well known for his evocative imagery and sumptuous colour harmonies, will explain this fascinating medium through demonstrations of printing and cutting techniques. Following that there will be ample opportunity to explore the medium, cutting blocks and printing in layers of colour. (No previous experience required) < top Other classes: Introduction to Printmaking Have you always wanted to make prints but don’t know how to start? This weekend course is for you: low tech and hands on you will get a sense of what it is like to make some prints using a variety of printmaking methods. Digital Imaging and Printmaking Acrylic Resist Etching 4 day workshops from Monday -Thursday 10am - 5pm Participants may choose to attend for one or two weeks and there is a discount for attending both. Each class will last for 4 days allowing ample opportunity to learn each process and then explore it’s creative possibilities in a more advanced way. Small class numbers ensure that there is ample opportunity for hands-on participation and guidance from our tutors. About the summer school courses: Digital Imaging and Printmaking will explore the fusion of old and new. Initially exploring ways of using software to manipulate and prepare images for output to acetate, the acetates will then be exposed to plates or screens and used to explore the images further in hands-on printmaking. < top To book a place on one of Edinburgh Printmakers’ (EP) education courses full payment must be made in advance. This is due to our courses being heavily subscribed. For further information on courses and how to book please contact Concessions Concessions are given to: unemployed; students; senior citizens, and claimants. Courses are for 16 years and upwards. To book as a concession you must provide proof of status. Reservations Reservations for courses are only available for participants from educational institutions and / or those who are seeking funding from third parties for course expenses. A reservation can be held for a maximum of one month prior to the course start date. Cancellation Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control EP may have to cancel courses and we reserve the right to do so with a minimum of one weeks notice prior to the start date. Full refunds will be given for any courses cancelled by EP. Terms and conditions for refunds For cancellation by course participants, full refunds will be given to those cancelling one month prior to the course start date. If cancellation notice is given two weeks prior to the course start date EP can only guarantee to refund 50% of the original cost of the course. No refund can be guaranteed if less notice is given. In this instance EP course fees may be refunded at EP’s discretion, only if we are able to fill your place. To help us do this it is important to let us know as soon as possible that you will be unable to attend. Associate Membership All our weekend and evening education courses include a free associate membership of Edinburgh Printmakers for approximately six months, allowing you to put into practice the skills you have learnt on the course. As an associate member you will still be required to pay session fees each time you use the studio. < top Tutors Leena Nammari is the Studio Technician at Edinburgh Printmakers. She has a vast experience of running workshops in both printmaking and photographic disciplines. Her own work often combines aspects of photography, bookmaking, object-making incorporating cyanotype, liquid light and screenprinting.
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