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Introduction to Print Six Week Tuesday Evening Course

£230.00

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Location Leicester Print Workshop
Date & Time Tuesday 22nd February - Tuesday 29th March
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Tutor Sumiko Eadon 

"A fantastic course which I thought was very well taught by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher. I really enjoyed every moment and learnt a lot." October 2021

New to print? Want to get back into making work? Have you done a course or taster and want to find out more? 

Introduction to Print is a fantastic way to explore a variety of printmaking techniques and get a good idea of what suits you.

You will work with drypoint, collagraph, linocut, monoprint and mono screenprinting techniques. This six week course also includes a week to revisit previous techniques. 

There is plenty of time for learning, development and experimentation for beginners, those who wish to refresh their understanding or just simply for those who want an enjoyable challenge. 

A fantastic way to sample the studio prior to membership. 

Course Structure

This 6 week course will be structured as follows:

Week 1: Drypoint 

Week 2: Monoprint

Week 3: Linocut

Week 4: Mono (Stencil) Screen Printing 

Week 5: Collagraph 

Week 6: Collagraph printing, plus an opportunity to revisit previous techniques

About the Tutor

Sumiko Eadon is an artist based in Leicestershire working individually and collaboratively. She studied Fine Art in Loughborough University as a mature student. Since her graduation in 2013, she has developed her portfolio through residencies and has exhibited regionally and beyond. This includes AA2A at the University of Derby, LPW’s ‘Our Big Move’ residency, Surface Gallery graduate residency, Nottingham Castle Open, Flourish Award exhibition, the National Original Print Exhibition, London and a solo exhibition at New Art Exchange, Nottingham. She works as a freelance printmaking tutor and has worked with LPW, West Yorkshire Print Workshop, LU Arts and The New Art Gallery Walsall.

Website: 11th13th.wordpress.com

Instagram: @umikoseadon

Leicester Print Workshop 

Leicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.

We have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.

Bookings

Early Bird: This course is eligible for a 5% early bird discount when booked online by 22nd November 2021. Don't delay, book today!

Online: You can book online here by credit / debit card or Paypal.

Telephone: You can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.

In person: Call in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) to book and pay by card, cash or cheque.

Pre-course information: We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking. 

Concessions

Full-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. Interested in joining LPW as a member? Click here for more information.