Guided by expert printmaker Carol Wilhide-Justin you will learn how to translate your ideas into the graphic formats of woodcut and linocut. This course is a perfect introduction to relief printing and is open to all, from complete beginners to those with more experience.   To add a seasonal touch to the experience students may decide to print cards rather than paper prints. Either way we hope you will enjoy the opportunity to develop or learn new skills and potentially create gifts for Christmas. The studio is a low-­toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands‐on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaking artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London. There is a maximum of ten students per course, materials are included and we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

This 2-day weekend course is suitable for relative beginners but will also benefit those who have attended previous collagraph courses. Collagraph relies on texture to build up plates that can be printed both in intaglio or relief and as a multi-plate print. Guided by Katherine Jones, a renowned British printmaker, you will expand your knowledge to realise a truly accessible and exciting new way of printmaking. The Art Academy’s printmaking studio is a low-toxic environment with dedicated facilities for professional hands-on learning. Students benefit from the diversity of attendees, taught by internationally renowned printmaker artists at a central location, offering a unique educational experience in London. There is a maximum of eight to ten students per course, materials are included and we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.

Also sometimes known as sun printing, the Cyanotype process is one you can easily learn to do in a weekend. It offers a perfect introduction to alternative and traditional photographic processes and to the use of computers to produce photographic negatives for such processes. The course takes place in the Print Studio and also utilises the Digital Suite at the Art Academy. Both facilities offer a much wider programme of evening, weekend and daytime courses throughout the year. The cyanotype process is simple, non-toxic and can be adapted and incorporated into a range of other printmaking techniques such as photo-etching and mono-printing. It also offers a gateway to exploring other alternative and traditional photographic processes such as Salt and Gelatine Printing.

This course is suitable for beginners and those with some printmaking experience. Over two days it focuses on the European tradition of multi-block colour woodcutting, working with professional carving tools and oil-based inks to create beautiful prints on archival quality paper. The course will be guided by one-to-one tuition from Italian printmaker Umberto Giovannini. Based in studio Opificio della Rosa, Umberto has developed a masterly understanding of both the Chiaroscuro woodcut technique (which exhibits strong contrasts between different colour inks) and Camaïeu (where subtler variations of tone come into effect).

This 3-day course is suitable for beginners and those with some printmaking experience. Over two days it focuses on the European tradition of multi-block colour woodcutting, working with professional carving tools and oil-based inks to create beautiful prints on archival quality paper. The course will be guided by one-to-one tuition from Italian printmaker Umberto Giovannini. Based in studio Opificio della Rosa, Umberto has developed a masterly understanding of both the Chiaroscuro woodcut technique (which exhibits strong contrasts between different colour inks) and Camaïeu (where subtler variations of tone come into effect).

This course is suitable for complete beginners and those needing a refresher course. Over two days you will learn how to make 3 different book structures with the option to incorporate your own prints, drawings and other works into these. The class will be taught by Carol Wilhide-Justin who is a graduate of the RCA and an experienced printmaker specialising in Japanese Woodcut and who uses bookbinding in her artistic and teaching practice.

This course is suitable for beginners or those with printmaking experience. Nick Morley (aka “Linocut boy”) specialises in hand carved linocuts. Students will learn to use professional swiss tools and apply different printing techniques to create a range of effects. Nick will lead the group through the planning, carving and printing stages of multiplate printing    

During this course, you will learn the essentials of an innovative printmaking technique which bridges the gaps between photography, drawing and printmaking - exposing hand-drawn and/or digital positives to photosensitive plates. The studio is a low-toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. There is a maximum of eight students per course, materials are included and we advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.  

This popular course is ideal for beginners, repeat attendees or visitors to London, offering an in­-depth introduction to printmaking. You will develop two print editions in one weekend. Working in both relief and intaglio, you will create a series of multi­coloured reduction relief prints on linoleum with Japanese woodcut tools and a second series of hard­ground black and white line etchings on zinc using a saline sulphate mordant. There is a maximum of ten students per course guided by one to one tutoring from experienced printmaker Caro Wilhide Justin. The printmaking taster weekend can be followed up by evening or weekend courses specialising in either relief or etching. Open Access runs on Thursday evening and Saturday during the day, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills.

This stimulating and exciting weekend course is an ideal way to explore a wide variety of artistic methods and media, learn new skills, discover what you enjoy most, and develop creative ideas. Over the two days, students will work across the different disciplines of painting, sculpture, drawing and printmaking. Students will have a chance to improve observational drawing skills; try out more expressive sculpture and painting, and learn how to approach the human figure, using a variety of materials and methods. This is a great ‘taster’ course and an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore materials and have fun.