Courses & Workshops

Spring-Summer Schedule

 

Spaces available in the following...

 

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*NEW* SCREENPRINTING FOR BEGINNERS


Introduction Weekend Workshop (5 places)

Tutor: Louise Peat

Sat 6 & Sun 7 July, 10am - 5pm

€200
The weekend introduction to Screenprinting for Beginners provides an intensive period of time for participants to explore the basic methods in screenprinting. The class will cover photo stenciling; how to produce screenprints from any black-and-white photographic or hand drawn imagery - created by using various opaque materials which produce different effects on a transparent overlay such as acetate, tracing paper, or oiled paper which is then exposed over the emulsion-coated screen with a light source containing ultraviolet light. Colour layering and registration will also be covered.

 

 

FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT:

Rachael Gilbourne (General Manager) - info@print.ie | +353 1 677 3629

 

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ETCHING


Etching - Intermediate (7 places)
Tutor: Elaine Leader
6 Wed Evenings & 1 Sat, €265
10 July - 14 Aug & 17 Aug
Wed 6:30 - 9:30pm & Sat 10am - 5pm

This will be an opportunity to expand and develop on skills previously covered at Beginners Level, with a focus on developing multi-plate, colour techniques and overlays for more complex colour printing. It is suitable for those who would like to gain a more in-depth understanding of techniques and processes while improving their basic skills and confidence. Fundamentals of the intaglio process will be covered including drypoint, various intaglio processes including hardground, softground, aquatint, chine colle, surface roll ups, the transfer of drawings to the plate, registration methods as well as the off-set method of transferring the original plate image to subsequent plates. Multi-plate colour printing will be a focus, allowing for layered and complex work, using Aquatint as well as roll up methods of working.

 

Photo Etching (6 places)
Tutor: Janine Davidson
Weekend workshop, €200

13 & 14 July
Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 5pm

This course will cover preparing the plate, application of light sensitive film, making the image transparent for exposure, and exposing the image onto the plate. Any type of image can be used whether it is hand drawn, photocopied or a photograph. Inking, wiping, registration and printing will also be covered. This course is suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience who would like to refresh their knowledge.

 

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BOOKS

 

Bookbinding (6 places)

Tutor: Caroline Byrne

Saturday Workshop, €95

29 June

Sat 10am - 5pm

This class will introduce students to the craft of bookbinding. Beginning with simple book structures students will learn about paper, the materials and tools needed for creating books. Bookbinding is a wonderful resource, whether it be binding together old prints, works of art, for keeping notes or making a special gift. By the end of the day students will create their own hard-backed notebooks along with a variety of simpler pieces.

 

FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT:

Rachael Gilbourne (General Manager) - info@print.ie | +353 1 677 3629