- You can’t remember the last time you felt that little thrill of ‘oh I really love that’ when you make a mark or add a colour?
- You’ve finally found the time to be in the studio, but nothing you do is exciting you?
- You add more and more to the piece you’re working on, but nothing seems to be working?
- You’re starting to wonder if you just need to buckle down and learn to draw and paint ‘better’?
- You want to recapture that feeling of intuitive, flowing, spontaneous, no-rules art making, that you had in the beginning?
- You’re always trying to figure out how some artists make beautiful, layered artwork?
Let me guide you through a series of playful hand printmaking sessions to rediscover your mark making mojo, kickstart a sketchbook practice, add beautiful complexity and texture to paintings and works on paper, make stunning pieces of art in their own right or just have downright creative fun!
Imagine…
- The addictive thrill of peeling back paper from your surface, to find marks and textures you love.
- Producing a series of your own, unique, hand-printed, artworks.
- Being full of ideas to bring soul and delight to your art making.
- Feeling confident to set up your own small printmaking studio in your home.
- Knowing exactly what an image needs to bring it to completion.
- Understanding how to make your favourite art on paper look great on the wall (and what to do with your ‘not-so-favourite’ ones too!)
In this course we will be exploring printing by hand without a printing press. This creates monoprints: one-off painterly prints with stunning texture and marks. This way of printing is accessible to all and needs very little specialist equipment or space.
This self paced video course with lifetime access costs £27.
During this course you will…
- Produce a series of your own unique hand-printed artworks
- Discover new mark making techniques
- Feel confident setting up your own hand-printing area at home
- Understand the basic tools and equipment needed to print at home
- Find and make printmaking tools within your home
- Use tips and tricks to bring focus and definition to your images
- Learn how to mount completed artworks to make them look great
Hand printing requires very little specialist equipment and space and there are no specific ‘rules’. You can use the videos as a loose guide and jumping off point for your own explorations into printmaking.
What’s included in the course?
- Approximately 2 hours of video tutorials between 2 and 12 minutes long.
- A materials and stockists list
- Lifetime access
I’ll be guiding you through:
- Why hand monoprint?
- Inspiration from other artists
- All you Really Need to Hand Print
- The Best Inks, Paints and Papers to Begin
- Your First Prints
- Building up Layers of Colour and Texture and Masking Out
- Painterly Marks and Drawing into Your Prints
- Using Stamps
- Printing with Objects and Nature
- Cropping and Mounting Prints
In other words it will cover everything from preparing and materials to how you can make your finished pieces look amazing and lots of ideas to inspire you with what to do with prints you don’t want to frame.
Who is this course for?
Beginners or those with some printmaking or artistic experience. If you’ve ever wanted to try printmaking but been put off by having to join a print studio then this course is for you. You DON’T need to know ‘how to draw or paint’. Hand printmaking is accessible to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I access the videos?
You’ll receive an email from Kajabi – the platform I use for you to access the course. You’ll be prompted to make a password and login, then you’ll have access to all the course videos straight away.
How long should I take to complete the course?
The course is self-paced so you can take as long as you like. You might like to take one weekend, 4-5 evenings or 3-4 afternoons or mornings. As a rough guide, I spent about 1-1 and a half hours printing during each session, and there are 3 printing session tutorials. There are also several preparation videos.
Do I need speedy internet?
Yes, you will need a high speed internet connection to be able to view the videos.
Can I have a refund if I want one?
I will not provide refunds. I encourage you to ask me any questions you have before you enroll.
Who is your tutor?
I’m an artist with over 20 years of home hand-printing experience as well as extensive print studio experience. I’m a member of Spike Print Studio in Bristol, UK and a recipient of the University of the West of England scholarship. I’ve led workshops with children and adults, those with extensive experience and those with none.
What do people say about my teaching?
“I’m having a blooming lovely time working through all your videos. Made piles of prints. Totally hooked. Most creative thing I’ve done in ages.”
“All very clear and opened up possibilities for development”
“Excellent materials list and guidance”
“I liked your relaxed manner and the pace”
“Plenty of ideas to take forward”
“Calm, friendly and positive”
“Clearly laid out and explained”
“The camera views were good to watch alongside the instruction”
What do I need to take part?
You won’t need much specialist equipment, but a rubber roller, a smooth surface to roll ink or paint onto, thin paper and ink or paint are the essentials.