Distance Learning Course

Introduction to Printmaking is a complete distance learning programme based upon our popular printmaking workshops and classes, allowing you to develop your skill and ideas through structured projects, all in the comfort of your own home.

Based on our 'live' printmaking class and workshops, our flagship Introduction to Printmaking distance learning course is the perfect first step to explore the printmaking art or to develop new printmaking techniques for the experienced printmaking artist. Our popular Introduction to Printmaking distance learning course can be enrolled on at any time of year and will get you producing amazing prints in no time at all.

 

The course covers everything from the history of printmaking to the main printmaking methods that you can employ in a near limitless number of ways to create exciting prints.

Printmaking techniques that you will learn and explore through the course include:

Monoprinting - The course will cover 4 different ways of exploring this simple painterly technique of printmaking to create unique one-off printmaking art prints.

Collograph - This printmaking technique uses collage and found objects to create and print very textural and free prints.

Linocut - Explore relief printing methods using linoleum as the block.

Woodcut - Learn relief printing techniques using wood as the block.

Advanced Relief Printing - Includes using the reduction technique and printing more than one colour using the 'key block' system.

Experimental Relief Printing - Experimenting and developing relief printing further including different materials for the block, stencils and incorporating monoprint.

Drypoint - A simple intaglio form of printing that can be printed by hand. This is a very linear printmaking method which the course explores using simple perspex sheets to draw into.

Simple screenprinting - The course explores 3 different simple methods to create stencils for use with screenprinting, including found objects, paper stencils and hand-painted stencils. We show you how to use screen printing to achieve exciting effects from your screen printing at home.

 

Course Contents (Breakdown of Modules):

Introduction | Module 1 - Studio Space and Material | Module 2 - Drawing for Print, Research and Study | Module 3 - Monoprinting 1 | Module 4 - Monoprinting 2 |Module 5 - Collograph and Found Object Printing | Module 6 - Linocut | Module 7 - Woodcut | Module 8 - Advanced Relief Printing | Module 9 - Experimental Relief Printing | Module 10 - Drypoint | Module 11 - Screen Printing | Module 12 - Presenting Your Prints and What’s Next? | Bibliography / Further Reading | Appendix 1 – Example Work | Ebook – ‘Profit from Printmaking’ (On CD-Rom)

 

Flexible Study

The distance learning printmaking course allows you to learn the art of printmaking in a clear, logical manner and at a pace that suits you. The 12 study modules can be studied at home and will steadily progress both your printmaking knowledge and skill using the key printmaking techniques.

 

Tuition and Support

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a personal tutor to answer any questions that you may have via telephone or email. We will help you get the most from your printmaking studies and to achieve the results that you want. For students outside the UK all tutor support will be via email only.

 

Course Assessment

There is a selection of assignments throughout the course that can be submitted for assessment and feedback, to help you progress and develop your printmaking.

For students who complete the assignments to the required standard, a ‘Certificate of Achievement’ will be issued. For students outside the UK assessments will me made via email only. For those in the UK, you can email or post your prints to us.

 

Time Guide

Though you can study at entirely your own pace, typically students are able to complete the printmaking course in 9-12 months by studying 6-8 hours per week.

However, there is no time limit in which you are required to complete the distance learning printmaking course. (Please note that tutor support finishes after 3 years.)

 

Excellent Value

Since the printmaking techniques that we teach do not require a printing press, there is no need to hire studio space or spend additional money on expensive printmaking tools.

In addition, we include a starter set of printmaking materials with your course package, so that you have everything you need to get started as a printmaking artist. (Materials pack is for UK students only).

In addition to your course folder, you will also receive the following:

Materials

Upon enrolment you will be sent the course literature and printmaking materials, including your Distance Learning Study File and your printmaking tools starter pack, containing:

1 x Lino cutter set | 2 x 6x4 Linoleum blocks | 2 x 6x4 Japanese Plywood | 1 x Etching needle | 4 x Water-based relief printing inks (250ml bottle) | 1 x Oil-based etching ink (75ml tube) | 1 x Palette knife | 1 x Roller (9cm) | 2 x 6x4 perspex sheets for drypoint | 1 x 6x4 glass sheet for monoprinting

(Picture is for illustration purposes only. Contents of the course materials pack may vary. This is included for UK students only.)

 

10 minute video demonstrating hand burnishing a linocut print and back drawing for monoprint!

This 10 minute demonstration video helps to bring to life some of the printing techniques taught as part of the course. Learn with Susan as she takes you through step-by-step two of the techniques taught in the course, how to hand burnish a linocut and create a monoprint through 'back-drawing'.

Full of useful tips and clear instructions these two demonstrations are a welcome addition to the distance learning course.

 

'Appendix 1 - Example Work'

showing student and example work by printmaker Susan Yeates in progress to help demonstrate exactly how the techniques can be used in practice to create exciting original prints.

 

FREE 40 page Ebook - 'Profit from Printmaking'

40+ page e-book that explores how printmaking can be turned from an enjoyable and relaxing hobby into a lucrative business, selling prints and printed products whether on the internet or via traditional means. This e-book is the perfect accompaniment to the ‘Introduction to Printmaking’ Distance Learning Course. It will help to think of creative ways of using your prints for gifts, cards or selling directly.

 

Learning Linocut Book

Enrol on this course and you will also receive as part of your course, a copy of the 'Learning Linocut' book by Susan Yeates - this complements the relief printing modules of the course.

 

 

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Course Fees (UK)

Single payment in full of £225.00 includes course manual (over 250 pages), printmaking materials pack and listed extras, postage and packing plus tutor support via email or phone. Assessments can be posted or scanned prints sent via email to your tutor. Please note that tutor support and marking of assessments last for a maximum period of 3 years. Please note that your course manual will be posted first and the materials pack will follow approx. 7 days later. Please make sure you chose 'UK Delivery'as your payment option below. 

Course Fees (Europe)

Single payment in full of £235.00 includes course manual (over 250 pages), postage and packing plus tutor support by email only. Please note that tutor support and marking of assessments last for a maximum period of 3 years. For students outside the UK we cannot post a materials pack as part of the course. Therefore this is not included in the fee.All submission of work and tutor support must be via email (scan in images of your prints for marking). Please make sure you chose 'EUROPE Delivery' as your payment option below.

Course Fees (Rest of World)

Single payment in full of £250.00 includes course manual (over 250 pages), postage and packing plus tutor support by email only. Please note that tutor support and marking of assessments last for a maximum period of 3 years. For students outside the UK we cannot post a materials pack as part of the course. Therefore this is not included in the fee. All submission of work and tutor support must be via email (scan in images of your prints for marking). Please make sure you chose 'WORLD Delivery' as your payment option below.

Terms and Conditions

Please read the general course terms and conditions before enrolling on our Distance Learning Course.

To Enrol Online (UK, Europe and World)

To enrol on the Introduction to Printmaking distance learning printmaking course online please use the appropriate paypal button below. Once we have received your full course payment we will email a confirmation of your enrolment and your course manual, receipt and welcome letter will be posted out to you within 10 working days.

Delivery Options

UK Delivery £225.00 GBPEurope Delivery £235.00 GBPWorld Delivery £250.00 GBP

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To Enrol By Post

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