Collagraph Printmaking with Katherine JonesSold OutCourse CodeWC2004PR86TutorKatherine JonesCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 7th & 8th August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
Experimental Etching£175.00Course CodeWC2004PR99TutorFrederic MorrisCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 21st & 22nd August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRExplore a more painterly side of etching. Students will depart from tradition to develop a series of zinc plates etched in saline sulphate by experimenting with the alchemy of the intaglio process; brushing, splashing, dripping, blowing and smudging to produce fascinating and unique prints. Attendees will be introduced to a variety of novel etching and printing techniques including painterly spit-bite aquatint. The course will be guided by one-to-one tuition from Temsuyanger Longkumer.
Introduction to Japanese Woodcut£175.00Course CodeSUN2004PR83TutorCarol Wilhide JustinCourse DatesSundays, 5th & 12th September 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRJapanese Woodcut or Mokuhanga is a relief process that is completely non-toxic in that it uses watercolour pigments and nori (rice starch) instead of oil-based ink. The prints are handprinted using a baren, no presses are necessary making this a process that can be done at home. The workshop explores the history of the traditional Japanese prints as exemplified by Hokusai and Hiroshige and follows the teaching that the tutor Carol Wilhide Justin herself received from Japanese sensei on her residency in Japan.
Lino Etching with Steve Edwards£175.00Course CodeWC2004PR71TutorSteve EdwardsCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 14th & 15th August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course is ideal for attendees keen to further develop their relief printmaking skills. It teaches a more gestural approach to lino, combining the classical skill of carving a lino block with a contemporary approach to etching its surface with caustic soda. Bringing together painterly textures and graphic forms in a colourful multi-block print. The weekend course is a unique opportunity for a maximum of eight attendees, guided by one to one tutoring from Steve Edwards, a renowned British Printmaker. We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.
Linocut Masterclass with Nick Morley£175.00Course CodeWC2004PR85TutorNick MorleyCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 28th & 29th August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
Kathryn DesforgesMokulito Wood Lithography with Kate Desforges£195.00Course CodeWC2004PR88TutorKate DesforgesCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 18th & 19th September 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£195LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRPlywood lithography takes the basic principles of lithography and applies them to a prepared plywood surface. Traditional lithographic drawing materials are used to draw and paint onto the plywood surface. The drawing is then processed using gum arabic, and the block is inked up and printed using the etching press. Because of the coarser nature of wood in comparison to stone or metal plate, fine detail cannot always be retained, so this process would suit those who have a more experimental approach to image-making, embracing and working with the natural properties of the wood. This course will explore the creative possibilities of this unique printmaking process. The grain of the wood will often show up in the background of prints, and becomes stronger with each subsequent print – ‘filling in’ until white becomes black and the block is no longer useable. Kate will guide you through this fascinating technique with a hands-on, experimental approach, providing examples, instruction and advice throughout. The aim of the course is to gain a good understanding of the process and to create a small run of prints from your own plywood block, and to give you the confidence to carry on using the technique in your own practice. This course would suit those with a little previous experience of lithography, relief printing or intaglio, however this is not essential and beginners are also welcome.
Weekend Creative Mix£170.00Course CodeWC2004015TutorAnthony Waters, Jackie Smith, Nicholas McLeodCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 31st July & 1st August 2021Days2Times10.15am - 4.15pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£170LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
WEEKEND COURSES DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
- Collagraph Printmaking with Katherine JonesSold OutCourse CodeWC2004PR86TutorKatherine JonesCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 7th & 8th August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
- Experimental Etching£175.00Course CodeWC2004PR99TutorFrederic MorrisCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 21st & 22nd August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRExplore a more painterly side of etching. Students will depart from tradition to develop a series of zinc plates etched in saline sulphate by experimenting with the alchemy of the intaglio process; brushing, splashing, dripping, blowing and smudging to produce fascinating and unique prints. Attendees will be introduced to a variety of novel etching and printing techniques including painterly spit-bite aquatint. The course will be guided by one-to-one tuition from Temsuyanger Longkumer.
- Introduction to Japanese Woodcut£175.00Course CodeSUN2004PR83TutorCarol Wilhide JustinCourse DatesSundays, 5th & 12th September 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelBeginnerFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRJapanese Woodcut or Mokuhanga is a relief process that is completely non-toxic in that it uses watercolour pigments and nori (rice starch) instead of oil-based ink. The prints are handprinted using a baren, no presses are necessary making this a process that can be done at home. The workshop explores the history of the traditional Japanese prints as exemplified by Hokusai and Hiroshige and follows the teaching that the tutor Carol Wilhide Justin herself received from Japanese sensei on her residency in Japan.
- Lino Etching with Steve Edwards£175.00Course CodeWC2004PR71TutorSteve EdwardsCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 14th & 15th August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis course is ideal for attendees keen to further develop their relief printmaking skills. It teaches a more gestural approach to lino, combining the classical skill of carving a lino block with a contemporary approach to etching its surface with caustic soda. Bringing together painterly textures and graphic forms in a colourful multi-block print. The weekend course is a unique opportunity for a maximum of eight attendees, guided by one to one tutoring from Steve Edwards, a renowned British Printmaker. We advise that you book early to avoid disappointment.
- Linocut Masterclass with Nick Morley£175.00Course CodeWC2004PR85TutorNick MorleyCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 28th & 29th August 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£175LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.
- Kathryn DesforgesMokulito Wood Lithography with Kate Desforges£195.00Course CodeWC2004PR88TutorKate DesforgesCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 18th & 19th September 2021Days2Times10.00am – 4.00pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£195LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRPlywood lithography takes the basic principles of lithography and applies them to a prepared plywood surface. Traditional lithographic drawing materials are used to draw and paint onto the plywood surface. The drawing is then processed using gum arabic, and the block is inked up and printed using the etching press. Because of the coarser nature of wood in comparison to stone or metal plate, fine detail cannot always be retained, so this process would suit those who have a more experimental approach to image-making, embracing and working with the natural properties of the wood. This course will explore the creative possibilities of this unique printmaking process. The grain of the wood will often show up in the background of prints, and becomes stronger with each subsequent print – ‘filling in’ until white becomes black and the block is no longer useable. Kate will guide you through this fascinating technique with a hands-on, experimental approach, providing examples, instruction and advice throughout. The aim of the course is to gain a good understanding of the process and to create a small run of prints from your own plywood block, and to give you the confidence to carry on using the technique in your own practice. This course would suit those with a little previous experience of lithography, relief printing or intaglio, however this is not essential and beginners are also welcome.
- Weekend Creative Mix£170.00Course CodeWC2004015TutorAnthony Waters, Jackie Smith, Nicholas McLeodCourse DatesSaturday & Sunday, 31st July & 1st August 2021Days2Times10.15am - 4.15pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£170LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRThis 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.