Traditional methods of working by hand on printing presses and plates define the art of printmaking.  With truly breathtaking facilities in the J.D. Kelly building, printing presses of the highest craftsmanship, and a faculty of tutors with expansive experience in printmaking.  The courses offered provide an experience unlike anything else in Glasgow.

Summer Courses

Screenprinting

This course will teach you a range of skills required for the process of screenprinting, from the most basic mark making to multi-colour photo stencil images. Based in the Printmaking Department you will explore handdrawn, photographic and electronic imagery working in both monochrome and colour. Instruction covers stencil making, colour registration, print finishing, editing and advanced printmaking techniques. By the end of the week you will have produced a unique portfolio of prints on paper. Beginners and those with previous experience are welcome.

Introduction to Zinc Lithography

Based in the Printmaking Department, this course will introduce the fascinating medium of zinc plate lithography. Working directly on the plates grained surface allows a direct approach to mark making which is constantly open to manipulation. You will explore a wide range of drawing and transfer techniques including litho crayons, rubbing ink and touché washes. You will look at how to create multi-colour layering and printing in transparent and opaque inks. Beginners and those with previous experience are welcome.

Printed Textiles

Mornings Ages 14 - 15

You will explore different screen printing techniques to develop a range of textiles and finally produce a finished t-shirt/canvas bag from your own ideas and designs. You can bring visual and colour sources to work from, such as sketchbooks and drawings. The course will cover stencil making for screen printing, heat transfer printing, pigment printing, and metallic inks. All printing inks and fabric will be provided.