CLASSES &

WORKSHOPS
S ept 2 0 0 9 – J u l y 2010
 AUTUMN
COURSE 1 Sat 26th, Sun 27th Sep
IMAGON PHOTO-ETCHING CHRISTINE FELCE
This course offers an unusual take on
traditional printing methods by creating
photo-etching plates using your own selected
photographic images. You will create 2 plates
and then be shown various ways to print the
image and push it further than traditional
photography would allow. This includes a
variety of complementary inking methods
and other techniques to create a unique and
contemporary print. Suitable for beginners,
though there is room for more experimentation for those with previous
experience. (This course would make a good double with the 4 day Photo-
polymer course in May. Book both courses for a reduction).

COURSE 2 Sat 3rd, Sun 4th Oct

PRINTMAKING ONTO CERAMIC SUZANNE LAWRENCE
Whilst studying for her Ceramics Degree
at Bath Spa University, Suzanne used
printmaking techniques in her work.
This course will use printmaking methods
including embossing, tissue paper transfer
where clay is the substrate and slips as inks,
you will design a flat or hanging sculpture.
The inspiration for this work will be natural
objects with particular reference to museum
collections. Suitable for beginners and
experienced printmakers.

COURSE 3 Sat 17th, Sun 18th Oct

WOOD ENGRAVING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY NEIL BOUSFIELD

A member of the Society of Wood

Engravers, Neil is well qualified to
introduce you to this method of relief
printed engraving. Using plastic blocks (an
affordable substitute for wood) Neil will
introduce you to his own personal working
methods. The aim of the course is to equip
the student with the fundamental elements
of engraving and to introduce new working
methods to those with experience. (This
course would make a good double with the
lino cut course and/or engraving course. Book both or all 3 for a reduction.)
COURSE 4 Sat 7th, Sun 8th Nov 10am - 4pm
BOOKBINDING IN LEATHER SUE CROSSLEY
Sue trained as a bookbinder
and paper conservator. This
weekend course offers a practical
demonstration-led workshop where
you will produce a handmade
book in the limp vellum style – an
historic binding technique which has
simplicity, strength and flexibility. You
will select from beautiful, natural-
grained goatskin as the covering
leather. The course will include
examining different paper samples, as
well as different leathers. This book can be a blank book (ideal
Christmas present) or a book you can use for printing or to bind
prints already made. Suitable for beginners and experienced
printmakers.

COURSE 5 Sat 21st or Sun 22nd Nov, am or pm sessions x 4 bookable

DESIGN YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS - for the whole family.

COURSE 6 Sat 5th Dec or Sun 6th Dec am or pm sessions x 4 bookable

DESIGN YOUR OWN Wrapping Paper - for the whole family.

A weekend event for the whole family. Over both of these

weekends you can choose from 1 of 4 sessions.
Sessions run from 9.30am to 12.30 and 1.30 to 4.30pm.
You can choose between working in Screenprint or in the Etching
studio. In Screenprint you will develop a template or series of masks
to roll or screenprint your design. Make a small edition of cards on
weekend 1, or print your own wrapping paper on weekend 2. In the
etching studio you can use a combination of relief print techniques
and dry point engraving to design and print an edition of original
cards or wrapping paper.
These courses are suitable for children and adults. Why not bring the
family? Book 2 sessions (for one person) and get a discount of 10%.
One adult can come with one child for the same price working on
the same material.
 SPRING
COURSE 7 Sat 23rd, Sun 24th Jan 10am - 4pm
PHOTO STENCIL SCREEN PRINT ANDY LOVELL
This 2 day course will show you
the magic of stencils and photo
emulsions transferring images
photographically on to a screen.
You will use any combination
of drawings, found objects, or
photographs to create your stencil
and by the end of the weekend you
will have made your own two-colour
print. Suitable for beginners and
experienced printmakers.

COURSE 8 Sat 13th, Sun 14th Feb 10am - 4pm

COLLAGRAPH & CHINE COLLE CHRISTINE FELCE

Come and experiment with colour

–layering with stencils and multi-
textural surfaces. During the course
you will print onto a selection of
different papers that you can use
as chine collé to make expressive
and textured prints, This course is
suitable for complete beginners but
experienced printers will also benefit
from diverse inking techniques used
and building up colour layers using
several plates and chine collé.

COURSE 9 Sat 27th, Sun 28th Feb 10am - 4pm

PRINTMAKING FOR THE CLASSROOM ANDREW HAMBLEDON

(Professional Development Course)

The course is designed for those
working in education to understand
and use basic printmaking techniques
and materials that are transferrable
to the classroom with or without a
press. You can expect to use a wide
variety of materials and a multi-
media approach using water-soluble
inks. The prints created could range
from painterly monoprints to relief
prints. Suitable for beginners and experienced printmakers.
COURSE 10 Tues 2nd, Wed 3rd March 10am - 4pm
GUM ARABIC TRANSFER: 4 COLOUR SEPARATION JUSTIN SANDERS
This weekend will show you how to
split a full-colour image into compo-
nent colour layers. Each of these is
then printed using Justin’s Gum Arabic
transfer technique. You will take home
an editioned full colour print with the
surface and tonal qualities of a litho-
graph. Suitable for printmakers with
experience but Justin can also take
beginners through a simpler transfer
process during this course.

COURSE 11 Sat 13th, Sun 14th March 10am - 4pm

MONOPRINT (DEGAS STYLE) ANDY LOVELL
On this weekend explore a wonder-
fully instant method that allows for
great subtlety and great panache,
working in positive or negative you
will draw with a variety of imple-
ments and use many devices to pro-
duce atmospheric prints in monotone
and subtle colours. The subject matter
may be from drawings, sketches or
materials (like flowers). Suitable for
both novice and experienced print-
makers.

COURSE 12 Sat 27th, Sun 28th March 10am - 4pm

3D EMBOSSED PRINTS GEMMA WRIGHT
On this course you will be shown how to
print without ink. Participants will have the
opportunity to explore working on a larger
scale, experimenting with the immediacy of
paper stencils and textures. Once your prints
have been created, you will transfer your
imagery into sculptural paper structures;
folding, curling, cutting and joining your
imagery to produce a number of unique and
exciting 3D prints. Suitable for beginners
and experienced printmakers.

COURSE 13 Sat 24th, Sun 25th April 10am - 4pm

ETCHING COURSE MARK UNSWORTH
This two-day course will explore the
varied and rich mark-making language
that comes under the term etching.
The course will cover active demonstra-
tions as well as active learning sessions,
offering the chance to try a wide range
of techniques such as hard-ground and
soft-ground wax, aquatint, sugar-lift,
spit biting and white-ground. Some prior
knowledge helpful but not a necessity.
 SUMMER
COURSE 14 Sat 8th, Sun 9th May 10am - 4pm NICHOLA HINGLEY
PAINTERLY MONOPRINTS: LANDSCAPE & PANORAMA
Learn to create one off prints using rolling,
wiping, masking, painting and stencilling
while you freely experiment with colour &
composition. You will be shown a variety of
techniques, applying both press & non-press
methods and in building up your image
through the use of overprinting you will
create vibrant painterly prints . Suitable for
beginners & experienced printmakers.
COURSE 15 Sat 22nd /Sun 23rd & Fri 28th /Sat 29th May 10am - 4pm
PHOTO-ETCHING ON TO COPPER MARTYN GRIMMER
A chance to work over two weekends
with Master Printer Martyn Grimmer to
make photo etchings and photogravure
using the latest techniques. Images and
text will be etched into copper with
a wide latitude for experimentation
- a perfect marriage of photography
and contemporary print. Suitable for
beginners and experienced printmakers.
COURSE 16 Fri 25th June - Sun 27th June 10am - 4pm
EXPLORING MEZZOTINT STUART DUFFIN
Explore the mysteries of mezzotint - a
unique and beautiful process that can
produce images from richest blacks through
to stunning brilliant whites. Students will
learn a range of techniques including “true
mezzotint” alongside other methods of
production. and also how to introduce
colour. Suitable for both absolute beginners
and experienced printmakers.
COURSE 17 Sat 3rd July, Sun 4th July 10am - 4pm
LINO CUT NEIL BOUSFIELD
Discover the key elements required to
making successful lino relief prints, as
you are taken through this deceptively
“simple process” step by step. The aim
of the course is to cover each element;
tool care, block making, printing,
paper and inks. Suitable for beginners
and experienced printmakers.
COURSE 18 Mon 19th–Fri 23rd July 10am - 4pm
LITHOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOL TOM MARTIN
This wonderful intensive week will
cover stone preparation, mark making
options, fixing the image and printing
techniques. You will have one stone
each and will work closely with Tom in
a small group gaining confidence and
learning how to work with this versa-
tile medium. Tom is Studio Manager
of the Curwen Studio in Cambridge.
Suitable for both beginners and those
with some experience. Max 5 people

COURSE 19 Mon 26th–Fri 30th July 10am - 4pm

ARTIST’S BOOK MASTERCLASS SUMMER SCHOOL GUY BEGBIE
A five day course suitable for par-
ticipants with or without bookbinding
experience. The course will cover a
broad range of traditional and non-
traditional book structures. Participants
will have the opportunity to make at
least eight books and acquire necessary
bookbinding skills. Various examples of
artists’ books and paper engineering
will be available for examination during
the course. Max 7 people
 Evening ClassES
All our evening courses are suitable for complete beginners but
will also allow more experienced printers to come and develop
their work using GPC equipment under the guidance of our
experienced tutors.
The complete course covers 20 sessions but you can book for any
5 or more. 10% discount on the price for booking 20 sessions 5%
discount for booking 10 sessions

Evening classes run from 7pm to 9.30pm every Tuesday evening

on the weeks stated.

ETCHING, DRY POINT & AQUA TINT

• 8th Sept to 6th Oct 5 sessions:
with TULLA JOUSTEN

MONOPRINT, MIXED-MEDIA, PHOTO-ETCHING

• 13th Oct to 10th Nov 5 sessions:
with CHRISTINE FELCE

RELIEF PRINTING USING LINO & WOOD BLOCKS

• 17th Nov to 15th Dec 5 sessions:
with NEIL BOUSFIELD

CLAY RELIEF IN PRINTMAKING

• 12th Jan to 9th Feb 2010 5 sessions:
with SUZANNE LAWRENCE

A second set of evening classes will commence on February 16th

2010 as above, 4x 5 week sessions.

16th Feb - 16th March ETCHING

23rd March - 20th April MONOPRINT
27th April - 25th May RELIEF PRINT
1st June - 29th June PRINTING ONTO CERAMIC
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COURSES COSTS
Workshops
Half-day workshop (courses 5/6) £20 members, £25 for non-member
(1 parent can attend with 1 child inclusive in the fee; materials are
included)
2 day workshop: £100 members, £110 for non-members (+ materials)
3 day workshop: (course 16) £125 members, £130 for non-members
(+ materials)
4 day workshop: (course 15) £200 members, £220 non-members
(+ materials)
Summer School
5 days £320 members, £350 for non-members (+ materials)
Evening Classes
5 week course £100 members, £110 non-members (+ materials)

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2 courses for a discount of 5%, 3 courses - a discount of 10%
(Discount is not retroactive: courses must be booked with
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