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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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Download class details 2010 - 2011
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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 1st September - 13th October 2010, 6pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 26th January - 9th March 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 1st June - 13th July 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 19th October - 30th November 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Weekends:
22nd & 3rd October 2010, 10am-5pm.
29th & 30th January 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
19th & 20th March 2011, 10am-5pm.
21st & 22nd May 2011, 10am-5pm.
30th & 31st July 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
1st & 2nd October 2011, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £120/£105 (members/concessions)
Etching Intermediate *new*
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:
Tuesdays 9th November - 7th December 2010, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 6th April - 4th May 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 31st August - 28th September 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Cost: £95/£80 (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 26th February 2011, 10am-5pm.
Saturday 11th June 2011, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £60/£55 (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!
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 7th September - 19th October 2010, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesdays 25th January - 8th March 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesdays 31st May - 12th July 2011, 6pm -9pm.
Tuesdays 18th October - 29th November 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Weekends:
2nd & 3rd October 2010, 10am-5pm.
19th & 20th March 2011, 10am-5pm.
21st & 22nd May 2011, 10am-5pm.
30th & 31st July 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
1st & 2nd October 2011, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £120/£105 (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!
Contact:
Education Officer
Sarah Stewart
0141 552 0704
sarah@gpsart.co.uk
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Digital Imaging
Digital Imaging Beginner/Refresher
An introduction to basic digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. By scanning, working with layers, manipulating images and printing a simple digital artwork will be created. Basic computer skills helpful but no experience of Adobe Photoshop needed.
Evenings:
Wednesdays 1st September - 13th October 2010, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 26th January - 9th March 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 1st June - 13th July 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 19th October - 30th November 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Cost:
£115/£105 members/concessions.
Weekends:
2nd & 3rd October 2010, 10am-5pm.
19th & 20th March 2011, 10am-5pm.
21st & 22nd May 2011, 10am-5pm.
30th & 31st July 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
1st & 2nd October 2011, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £120/£105 (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 15th March 2011, 6pm - 9pm.
Tuesday 19th July 2011, 6pm - 9pm.
Cost:
£40/£25 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!
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 31st August - 12th October 2010, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesdays 25th January - 8th March 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesdays 31st May - 12th July 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Tuesdays 18th October - 29th November 2011, 6pm-9pm.
Weekend:
2nd & 3rd October 2010, 10am-5pm.
29th & 30th January 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
5th & 6th March 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
19th & 20th March 2011, 10am-5pm.
21st & 22nd May 2011, 10am-5pm.
30th & 31st July 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
1st & 2nd October 2011, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £120/£105 (members/concessions)
Screenprinting Intermediate *new*
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:
Tuesdays 9th November - 7th December 2010, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 6th April - 4th May 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Wednesdays 31st August - 28th September 2011, 7pm-9pm.
Cost:
£95/£80 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!
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:
20th & 21st November 2010, 10am-5pm.
5th & 6th March 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
29th & 30th October 2011, 10am-5pm. *extra*
Cost: £120/£105 (members/concessions)
New Approaches to Collagraphy Beginner/Refresher *new two day course*
This class will demonstrate ways to combine traditional techniques: monotype, drypoint and the Goetz carborundum process. Using a variety of supports including aluminium, cardboard, drypoint paper, perspex,steel, zinc & copper, rich textured images with delicate drawn lines can be produced. With an experimental approach you will create surprising textures, easily and quickly, use PVA glue to print onto canvas,fabric & paper.
Weekend:
30th April & 1st May 2011, 10am-5pm.
Cost: £120/£105 (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!
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. If paying by cheque please make payable to Glasgow Print Studio and post to Sarah Stewart, Education Officer, 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.
Book Now: 0141 552 0704
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