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Taster classes Back > Our introductory Taster classes give you the chance to try printmaking for the first time. We will show you some of the many ways there are to create wonderful images simply and easily with the support of a printmaking professional. Low tech and no jargon, each class begins with a demonstration followed by an opportunity for everyone to get hands on and make something to take home in an afternoon. We’ll even provide all the materials you need. All for just £60 / £45 concession per class. One-day taster classes programme for 2012 Stone Lithography Saturday 3 March 11 - 4pm Due to the short duration of our taster classes, they are not intended as an access course to the studio. To gain access to the studio, an additional course or training is usually required. Alternatively, if you are keen to get started in the studio, sign up for one of our weekend or evening classes instead to gain access to the studio. One-day master-class Photo EtchingSaturday 31 March 10 – 5.30pm Saturday 20 October 10 – 5.30pm Beginners classes Introduction to Printmaking 1 Weekend Course Expressive Books Weekend Course How to Book > Information on taster classes 2012 Stone Lithography Inspired by Kirsty Whitens lithographs, explore making a drawing on a litho stone and catch a glimpse of the weird and wonderful world of stone lithography. (No previous experience required) Explore Screenprinting Explore printing images in layers of colours, this direct immediate process can give you a wide range of results and is a lot of fun to work with! Bring along photographs or drawings and learn how to translate them into a screenprint. (No previous experience required) Blue-printing with Cyanotype The Cyanotype or ‘blue print’ is one of photography’s oldest printing methods. Reminiscent of the alchemists of yesteryear you can use a negative image on acetate, a drawing on tracing paper, or even real objects, to create a stunning image without a camera. (No previous experience required) Colour etching Draw with line on a prepared metal plate, and learn how to ink up and experiment with different types of colour printing to produce a number of differently coloured prints. Find out how adding colour to an etching can transform the most delicate and intricate line drawings. (No previous experience required) This workshop offers a rare insight into this evocative process capable of producing smoky-moody imagery. Artist Nan Mulder, will lead the class exploring this fascinating medium. Create your own small mezzotint and get a view of the dark side. (No previous experience required) Make an etching Get into the groove! Draw with line on a prepared metal plate, and learn how to ink up and print the plate to produce a finished print. Find out how the simple process of etching can transform the most delicate and intricate line drawings. (No previous experience required) < top Other introductory courses Introduction to Printmaking 1 Weekend courses Have you always wanted to make prints but don’t know how to start? Then this course is for you! Low tech and hands on. Explore drypoint and collagraph printing. Introduction to Printmaking 2 Weekend courses New to printmaking? This course introduces two straightforward, immediate and direct processes. Explore the expressive potential of the simple rewarding techniques of monoprinting and relief printing. (Total beginners especially welcome!) Introduction to Printmaking Evening class Have you always wanted to make prints but don’t know how to start? This 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. (Total beginners especially welcome!) Expressive Books Evening class Create your own unique books using printmaking and mixed media techniques. The course will question the nature of what a book can be, whether it is simply a collection of pages within a decorative cover, or whether the physical form of a book relates to its content. Re-cycle old photos, paper bags, tickets and envelopes and have fun turning them into a book structure. (Suitable for beginners.) < top One-day master-classes Photo-Etching One day Saturday course31 March 2012 20 October 2012 Saturday 10am - 5pm (£75/ £50 concession, includes materials) Class size: 7 people An introduction to the latest techniques in photo etching, using photosensitive film – the light sensitive acid resists allow photographic and digital images to be etched onto the plate. For those with some knowledge of etching, the course will encourage an experimental approach to producing etchings using a variety of source material. Due to the short duration of a one day classes, they are not intended as access courses to the studio. To gain access to the studio, previous printmaking experience is expected or an additional course or training is usually required. Free associate membership is not included with 1 day classes. < top Making a Booking 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 enquiries@edinburgh-printmakers.co.uk or telephone 0131 557 2479. Concessions Concessions are given to: unemployed; students; senior citizens, and benefit claimants. Courses are for 16 years and upwards. To book as a concession you must provide proof of status. ReservationsReservations 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 refundsFor 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. < top
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