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Introduction
Creative opportunities for beginners or intermediates. Each course offers practical, straightforward training and advice from established practicing printmakers.
Beginner/refresher courses are structured to develop key skills in each discipline. No prior experience of printmaking is needed.
Intermediate courses give a more in depth understanding of techniques and processes. Focused on professional workshop practice, improving competency and building confidence. Only suitable for people with recent experience or who have passed a beginner class in their chosen discipline.
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Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
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Etching
Etching Beginner/Refresher
Etching uses acid to cut images into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed through a press. Learn the basics and explore this technique using soft grounds, hard grounds and aquatint to produce richly textured images.
Evenings:
Wednesdays 25th January - 7th March 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 8th August - 19th September 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Weekends:
17th & 18th March 2012, 10am-5pm.
2nd & 3rd June 2012, 10am-5pm.
13th & 14th October 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
Etching Intermediate *new* - 5wk course plus one full day printing
Gain a more in depth understanding of techniques and processes. Includes an introduction to spit bite and à la poupée inking process. Artwork produced will be student led with guidance from tutor.
Evenings:
Wednesdays 18th April - 16th May 2012, 6pm-9pm. Plus Sunday 20th May 2012, 11am-5pm.
Wednesdays 31st October - 28th November 2012, 6pm-9pm. Plus Sunday 2nd December 2012, 11am-5pm.
Cost: £115/£95 (members & concessions)
Introduction to Photo Etching - Intermediate
Learn how to work with a digital image to prepare it for photo etching, coat and expose photo etching plates and take a print. Bring a photograph, drawing or digital image no bigger than A4 to work with. Experience of etching and computer skills is required.
Saturday 25th February 2012, 10am-5pm.
Saturday 25th August 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £72/£66 (members & concessions)
New Class now running!
Mezzotint Beginner/refresher
Working in monochrome & colour you will be introduced to a variety of mark making techniques exploring this beautiful & unique process. Learn how to produce, register and print multi plate colour images. Suitable for all skill levels- a modicum of patience is required for this labour intensive process.
Evenings:
Tuesdays 1st May - 12th June 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact:
Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Woodcut
Woodcut Beginner/Refresher
Using a variety of chisels and gouges to cut lines and shapes into the surface of a block of wood, build up layers of colour to produce bold colourful images.
Evenings:
Tuesdays 24th January - 6th March 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesdays 7th August - 18th September 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Weekends:
17th & 18th March 2012, 10am-5pm.
2nd & 3rd June 2012, 10am-5pm.
13th & 14th October 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact:
Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Digital Imaging
Digital Imaging - Introduction to Photoshop - Beginner/refresher
An introduction to basic digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Get to know the Photoshop interface, tools & palettes, learn the building blocks of working with selections & layers and manipulate images straight from your digital camera. Learn how to scan and work with layers to create a montage. Basic computer skills helpful but no experience of Adobe Photoshop needed.
Weekend:
17th & 18th March 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
Digital Imaging - Photoshop - Intermediate
This course is designed to help you gain a more in depth understanding of Photoshop. The course will introduce you to Layer Masks, Quick Masks, advanced layer techniques, compositing and using layer comps for experimental work without having to save separate files. It will also teach you how to use Actions for common tasks. You will also get a chance to try out the Wacom tablet in conjunction with the extensive brushes palette. Understanding resolution, image size and saving files in different formats will also be covered. Includes use of Adobe Bridge. Suitable for people who have attended Introduction To Photoshop Beginners course or for people who are familiar with the basics outlined in our Introduction course .
Evenings: 4 weeks, 6-9pm
Wednesdays 8th August – 29th August 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Cost: £95/£90 (members & concessions)
Digital Imaging - One Day Courses
Learn how to design and layout invite cards and mini posters using Photoshop - Intermediate
Using typography and layout to create your own posters, invitation cards and business cards, by the end of the day you will have completed artwork ready to go to print. Suitable for people who have attended Introduction To Photoshop Beginners course or for people who have some basic knowledge.
Sat 2nd June 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £72/£66(members & concessions)
Shortcuts & Tips Surgery
This day will teach you how to speed up your workflow by using keyboard shortcuts and teach new tips & creative techniques. Designed as a troubleshooting session to help with problems you are having with an area of Photoshop. Suitable for people who have a working knowledge of Photoshop.
Sat 13th October 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £72/£66 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact:
Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Screenprinting
Screenprinting Beginner/Refresher
Learn the basics including preparation of screens and image separations, using a range of photographic and direct mark making techniques, work with stencils and print a small edition.
Evenings:
Tuesdays 24th January - 6th March 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesday 7th August - 18th September 2012, 6pm-9pm.
Weekend:
28th & 29th January 2012, 10am-5pm. *extra*
17th & 18th March 2012, 10am-5pm.
28th & 29th April 2012, 10am-5pm. *extra*
2nd & 3rd June 2012, 10am-5pm.
29th & 30th September 2012, 10am-5pm. *extra*
13th & 14th October 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
Screenprinting - Intermediate - *new* 5wk course plus one full day printing
Gain a more in depth understanding of techniques and processes including screen coating to wash out methods, colour mixing, registration procedures and the possibilities of photo exposure and hand drawn stencils.
Evenings:
Wednesdays 18th April - 16th May 2012, 6pm-9pm. Plus Sunday 20th May 2012, 11-5pm.
Wednesday 31st October - 28th November 2012, 6pm-9pm. Plus Sunday 2nd December 2012, 11am-5pm.
Cost: £115/£95 (members & concessions)
Preparing Artwork Digitally for Screenprint - Intermediate
Create separations for photo exposure screenprinting, transform photographs into random dot bitmap, create colour separations and half tone images. Prior knowledge of photo exposure screenprint process is required.
Tuesday 13th March 2012, 6pm - 9pm.
Tuesday 23rd October 2012, 6pm - 9pm.
Cost: £50/£30 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact:
Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Collagraphy
Introduction to Collagraphy Beginner/Refresher
Using the low-tech medium of collograph, prepare plates using a variety of materials to build up layers and textures, experiment with inking and print in monotone and colour.
Weekends:
23rd & 24th June 2012, 10am-5pm.
29th & 30th September 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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New Approaches - Experiment with Print - Beginner/refresher
With an experimental approach you will create surprising textures, easily and quickly, use PVA glue to print onto canvas, fabric & paper.
Weekends:
28th & 29th April 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Introduction to Monoprinting with Kate Downie - Beginner/Refresher
Using painting and printmaking techniques this course will introduce you to the possibilities of this exciting process. Learn how to create your own unique monoprints from simple drawings or images. Experiment using different mark making techniques onto inked glass or Perspex surfaces then transfer your images onto paper using a press.
Weekend:
28th & 29th January 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£ 125 (members & concessions)
It may be necessary to attend courses more than once to become an independent user of the workshop.
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Graphite Silkscreen printing with Kevin McGarry: Beginners/Refresher
The aim of this one day workshop is to introduce this interesting method of printmaking which allows a direct transfer of graphite drawings, powder and resist as a printed form. This method was developed at the University of Kent and Chester by Kevin McGarry and developed further during a residency at the Banff Centre, Alberta and at The Curwen Print Centre, Cambridge. The process is close to mono printing and yet final marks have been suggested of having the sensuous qualities of a lithographic print. This one day workshop will cover the graphite process and links to other printmaking methods. Examples and artwork by Kevin McGarry will also be shown.
Kevin McGarry gained a Batchelors of Fine Art from Surrey Institute and completed a Masters Degree in Graphic Fine Art from the Kent Art Institute. He has taught extensively and lectured at Anglia Ruskin University, University of Chester, Emily Carr Institute, Vancouver and University of British Columbia. Exhibitions include Exposure Gallery, Vancouver; The Banff Centre, Banff, Canada; The Drawing Centre, New York and Rhizome’s Art Base New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York.
One day course: Sat 31st March 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £75/£65 (members & concessions)
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Advanced Monoprinting with Kate Downie RSA: Intermediate
The aim of this weekend course is to introduce a wide range of techniques possible in the monotype process through the use of collage, drawing and multiple plate projects.
Aimed at the experienced artist and printmaker, participants will be encouraged to pursue their artistic vision using monotype as a markmaking tool, exploring the difference between a monoprint and a monotype and learn how each can be achieved by introducing additional simple techniques. Different marks can be achieved manually or with the use of an etching press and both will be explored over the two days.
All the inks used in this workshop will be soya or water-based.
Kate Downie studied Fine Art at Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen. She has held artists’ residencies in the USA, Amsterdam, Paris and more recently Beijing, China. During her career Downie has established studios in places as diverse as a brewery, a maternity hospital, an oil rig and an island underneath the Forth Rail Bridge. She has taught in art colleges and universities. Downie’s work appears in many public and corporate collections including the BBC; Adam & Co; Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art; Aberdeen Art Gallery; Rietveld Kunst Academie, Amsterdam; HM The Queen; Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow & New Hall College Art Collection in Cambridge. In 2005 Kate was shortlisted for the Jerwood Drawing Prize, and in 2008 became a member of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Weekend: 26th & 27th May 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Advanced Mono screenprinting with Ashley Cook: Intermediate
The aim of this weekend course is to introduce a wide range of techniques possible in the mono screenprinting process. Techniques include painting on screens, drip drawing, blending inks, cut paper stencils and chine colle. Participants will produce a varied edition of 3 multi-layered prints. The course is experiential and participants will be encouraged to experiment creatively while learning to monoprint using an open screen. The course will include one to one tuition and guidance to realise individual ideas.
Ashley Cook graduated with a First Class BA Hons in Fine Art and a Highly Commended Postgraduate in Printmaking from Glasgow School Of Art. Since then she has been an Artist in Residence for JUICE and The Travel Foundation in The Gambia, West Africa, Self Help Graphics, Los Angeles and Malaspina Printmakers Society, Vancouver. Cook has won many awards including the Kate & Robert Wilson Town Award for Best Young Printmaker at Bradford International Print Biennale in 1990, The Mexican Cultural Dept Award and the Icelandic Cultural Award. Her work appears in many public and corporate collections including The Scottish Arts Council, BBC, Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery, Cartwright Hall, Fine Art Society ,The Scotland Office and The Vaasa Museum Finland.
Weekend: 26th & 27th May 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Email: classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Waterless Lithography & Photo Lithography with Elspeth Lamb RSA: Intermediate
Waterless lithography is a process first developed in the commercial sector when attempts were made to find a process that avoided using water during printing. Nik Semenoff, Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan developed this process using ingenious drawing materials, such as toner powder from photocopy machines, to make ‘tusche’ wash solutions and toner chalks that resemble traditional lithographic mark-making.
Aimed at the experienced artist and printmaker, participants will combine two images to make a two layered print. The first separation will be a photographic image and the second layer will incorporate a printing plate of drawn marks. Using crayon, wash and line drawing materials experimentation will be encouraged. Images will be printed using lithographic inks on handmade papers.
Elspeth Lamb studied at Glasgow School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University and the Tamarind Institute of Lithography, University of New Mexico USA. She is an elected member of the Royal Scottish Academy, Society of Scottish Artists and Royal Glasgow Institute. For 21 years, Elspeth taught at Edinburgh College of Art, latterly as Head of the Printmaking Department. She has been visiting lecturer at many colleges in the UK and has taught several workshops in lithography at the Joan Miro Foundation in Mallorca, Spain. Elspeth is represented in major collections including Japanese Consular Collection, The British Council, the MAG Collection, and the Joan Miro Foundation Collection.
Weekend: 1st & 2nd September 2012, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £145/£125 (members & concessions)
Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.
Book now!
Contact: Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Booking a Class
To book a place on our adult printmaking classes full payment must be made at time of booking. Due to the high demand, places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Bookings and payments can be made by debit/credit card, in person or by calling 0141 552 0704.
To check availability please email classes@gpsart.co.uk or call 0141 552 0704. If paying by cheque please make payable to Glasgow Print Studio and post to Debbie Jaffray, Administrator, Glasgow Print Studio, Trongate 103, G1 5HD. Please do not send cash.
Concession rates
Concessions rates are given to: Members of GPS, unemployed, over 60, disabled, students in full time education. Photocopied proof of status must be given to receive concession rates.
Reservations
We can only reserve places for class participants from education institutions or people seeking financial assistance for course fees. Places are reserved for one month prior to start date.
Cancellation
In certain circumstances it may be necessary to cancel classes at short notice, GPS reserve the right to do so. We will endeavour to reschedule where possible and if not full refunds will be given for any classes cancelled by GPS.
Terms and Conditions for Refunds
It is important to let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a class. Any cancellation by class participants, within one month prior to the start date of the course will be reimbursed in full. If notice is given two weeks prior to the class start date we can only refund 50% of the original cost. Less than two weeks notice and we cannot guarantee any refund. In the event we are able to fill your place a refund in full may be possible, this is at GPS discretion.
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