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printmaking courses
In the workshop, the high standard of printmaking is encouraged by the range and versatility of the printmaking facilities. As a result, the Studio has attracted artists from the UK, Russia, Germany, Israel, Spain, Denmark, Brazil, Ukraine, India, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Canada and the USA amongst others, as well as students from art schools throughout the country.
Such a variety of visiting artists, along with the two hundred regular members of the studio ensures that a wide range of styles and techniques are being practised. This in turn creates a lively atmosphere and friendly environment, with the social and cultural mix that stimulates a constant discussion and exchange of philosophies, ideas and working practices. The workshop is run by an experienced staff of expert artist printmakers who can provide guidance and technical advice on all aspects of printmaking.
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Printmaking Classes
Regular classes are held in many printmaking disciplines. Specific workshops, classes, lectures and demonstrations for arts groups, students, school etc., or advanced printmaking classes can be arranged on request. To discuss opportunities for local school and community group classes please contact Sarah Stewart, Education Co-ordinator, by post at 48 King Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 5QT or by e-mail at sarah@gpsart.co.uk.
Printmaking Adult Evening & Weekend Classes 2007/08
Our evening and weekend classes offer creative opportunities for beginners and artists needing a refresher course. Working with established artist printmakers, courses are well structured to develop key skills in each discipline and the production of a small edition of prints. No prior experience needed.
Evening Classes
**New Course**
Preparing artwork digitally for screenprint.
Cost £25 (£20) for 3 hour course. 6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Tuesady 7 October 2008
Etching with artist Ian McNicol
Cost: £95 (£85 conc/members) for 7 week course. Time 7-9 pm
Learn the basics of this traditional form of printmaking. Etching uses acid to cut images into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed through a press. Explore this technique using soft grounds, hard grounds and aquatint to produce richly textured images.
Tuesdays 8 April - 20 May 2008
Tuesdays 19 August - 30 September 2008
Relief printing with artist Joyce Leitch
Cost: £95 (£85 conc/members) for 7 week course. Time 7-9 pm
Learn one of the oldest forms of printmaking that artists have been using for centuries. Relief printing employs a variety of chisels and gouges to cut lines and shapes into the surface if the wood.
Wednesdays 9 April - 21 May 2008
Wednesdays 20 August - 1 October 2008
Screenprinting with artist Rosalind Lawless
Cost: £95 (£85 conc/members) for 7 week course. Time 7-9 pm
Learn the technique that made pop artist Andy Warhol famous! Screenprinting is popular with contemporary artists for its bold, graphic images. Experiment using a range of photographic and direct mark techniques.
Tuesdays 8 April - 20 May 2008
Tuesdays 10 June - 22 July 2008
Tuesdays 19 August - 30 September 2008
Digital Imaging with artist Sheila Cameron
Cost: £105 (£95 conc/members) for 7 week course. Time 7-9 pm
Introduction to basic digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Course covers all the basics from scanning, working with layers, manipulating images and printing. Basic computer literacy helpful but no experience of photoshop needed.
Wednesdays 24 October - 5 Dec 2007
Wednesdays 9 April - 21 May 2008
Wednesdays 20 August - 1 October 2008
Weekend Classes
Cost: £110 (£90 members)
Time: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
Etching
Sat 3 May - Sun 4 May, 2008
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July, 2008
Sat 13 Sept - Sun 14 Sept, 2008
Relief Printing
Sat 3 May - Sun 4 May 2008
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July 2008
Sat 13 September - Sun 14 September 2008
Screenprinting
Sat 3 May - Sun 4 May 2008
Sat 14 June - 15 June 2008
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July 2008
Sat 13 Sept - Sun 14 September 2008
Digital Imaging
Sat 11 May - Sun 12 May 2008
Sat 5 July - Sun 6 July 2008
Sat 20 Sept - Sun 21 September 2008
No previous experience of printmaking is required!
*Please note it may be necessary to attend a course more than once before progression can be made to becoming a member and independent user of the workshop.
*Please also note that Health and Safety regulations recommend that the above workshops are not advisable during pregnancy.
To book a place on the above evening classes please contact Carolyn Nicoll (Administrator) by post at 48 King Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 5QT or by telephone on +44 (0)141 552 0704.
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