Introduction to Printmaking: Six-Week Course

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Learn valuable printmaking skills to kickstart your practice.

This course will run over six sessions on Wednesday evenings 7 January – 11 February 2026, 6:00-8:30pm.

Explore and develop your printmaking knowledge, along with small group of participants and expert tuition from our teaching artist.
Gain new skills, create artwork to take home, and meet other creative people along the way.

There will be opportunity reflect on the course with your group, share what you will take away from the experience and revisit your favourite technique. We know you’ll love it – there’s a reason this course has a reputation for being the perfect introduction to your printing journey!

The course will cover:

Monoprinting – using stencils, shapes, patterns and simple drawing techniques you’ll produce a series of different A4 prints using our etching presses.
Collograph – using types of different textures and shapes you’ll build your own collograph plate to produce a series of A4 prints.
Lino Printing – using soft cut lino, you’ll carve your own block to produce a series of A4 prints using our Albion press.
Screen Printing – using paper stencils first and then using photographic emulsion you’ll produce a series of screen prints onto A4 paper.

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Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for adults who are complete beginners or those who wish to refresh their previous skills in printmaking. You don’t need to feel confident with drawing as all the processes covered on this course lend themselves to great colour, shape and pattern exploration.

Do I need to bring anything?

All equipment and tools will be provided for you including various papers, plates, screens, inks and materials to explore all processes. Feel free to bring along sketchbooks, images or books for inspiration if you have any. We recommend wearing old clothes in case you get a bit inky! Please wear sensible shoes in the print studio – no sandals or high heels.

How to Find Us

You can find information about getting to us on public transport and the nearby parking options here.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded (less a 10% administration fee) up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. Our workshops support the work we do as a charity, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date.

Bookings cannot be transferred between courses however bookings can be transferred to another person in the event that you are unable to attend on the day. In the event that The Art House needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, for example due to tutor illness, your ticket will be refunded in full.

Introduction to Printmaking: Six-Week Course

07 January 2026, 18:00

£155 per person

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