This fabulous four-day landscape printmaking course covers both non-press and press printmaking techniques. Respected printmaker Anita Reynolds will take participants out to gather information in the West Cornwall landscape using drawing and printmaking methods followed by studio days developing ideas into finished prints.
The course will cover trace-monoprinting, sketching & collage on-site to create images and ideas to use for printmaking back at the school. In the studio, you will be shown how to create monoprints with and without the use of a press. Non-press methods will include using acrylics with a gelli plate and other techniques Anita has created to use in her own practice. Printing monotypes and drypoints using a press and printing inks will also be covered during the four days.
Over the course, some emphasis will be put on the development of ideas and techniques to create hybrid prints using a combination of the methods covered during the course. And as you will be working with paint as well as inks these methods can easily be incorporated into your paintings and drawings without the use of expensive equipment.
Anita is an incredibly inventive artist and teacher and this course will no doubt act as a catalyst for participants to explore new ways of working. One of the most addictive and universally easy-to-use elements of the course will be Anita's sharing of her knowledge of printing techniques without a press.
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this course, as you may be required to walk 1 mile on uneven coastal paths to get to the best painting locations, from the minibus drop-off points.
Tutor:
Anita Reynolds
Location:
Newlyn School of Art, The Old Board School, Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Cornwall TR18 5AW.
Where to meet:
Please arrive at the Newlyn School of Art at 9.50 for a 10am start. This course ends at 4pm.
During the course, minibus transport is provided to visit various locations in West Cornwall.
Materials used on this course:
This course will use oil-based inks, including 'safe wash' etching ink, acrylics and water-soluble crayons.
Vegetable oil will be used to clean up, not white spirit.
Level:
All skill levels, from beginners to those with more experience. If you have any specific access or support requirements please give us a call at the time of booking to discuss your needs.
Age:
We would advise that this course is suitable for those of 16 years of age and upwards (16 & 17yr olds must be accompanied by an adult, who is a paying participant).
What to bring:
Please bring old clothes to paint in. Sturdy shoes such as walking boots or trainers for some walking on coast paths, a hat in case of particularly good weather, warm and waterproof clothes. Bringing something light to sit on while outside such as a small cushion, sit mat or rolled-up fleece is a good idea.
Lunch:
Please bring a packed lunch. A water bottle and a travel mug are always a good idea for out on location.
Accommodation:
If you are looking for a local place to stay, please browse our page for Accommodation in West Cornwall.
Additional info:
Once you have booked your place you will receive an email confirmation. Please contact us via our Contact Us page, if you need further support.
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this course, as you may be required to walk 1 mile on uneven coastal paths to get to the best painting locations, from the minibus drop-off points.
