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Print Making - Mixed Ability

Course code: P02829

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

18:00 - 20:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

22nd Sept 2026 - 8th Dec 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Discover and experience various printmaking processes such as monotype, linocut, drypoint and collagraphy. Build a confident working knowledge with support through practice to develop your creativity and ideas.
Explore an engaging variety of creative media and artistic approaches. Work on both relief and intaglio printing techniques. Through practical exercises and constructive support, develop your technical skills and take your creativity further. This intensive course is designed to help you to improve your printmaking skills, while presenting new challenges, ideas and approaches.

What you can expect on the course:* To explore the creative process of printmaking. * The use of available learning resources: smartboard, reproductions, handouts and sketches to develop your visual thinking. * To learn about printmaking and its history. * To use drawing to research, develop and record ideas. * To apply visual language: line, pattern, shape, form, tonal value, colour and texture in relation to composition of printmaking project. * To express your creative ideas through group discussion. * The exploration and development of your personal style.

For the first session please bring A4 cartridge paper and your usual drawing equipment.

Your tutor will advise on further materials and equipment you may need as the course progresses.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

Course units
If you have previous experience, you could work on personal projects with support from the tutor. This may be relief printing or intaglio. Those with less experience could choose to explore a technique with support from the tutor and make their own prints.

The course content includes: * Composition. * Introduction to colour theory. * Printmaking materials and techniques. * Experiments with style.

What next?
You may like to continue on this course or move on to one of our other art and design courses.
Entry criteria
There are no entry requirements for this course. This course is structured to suit learners’ pace and prior abilities. This can accommodate complete beginners and those with some prior experience, including some who have completed a term of this course already.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course/workshop includes a material fee that provides essential resources and hands-on demonstrations, empowering you to achieve your learning goals and master new skills with confidence.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£277.45

Reduced Fee (19+)

£140.23