Introduction to Printmaking

This one-day crash courses is intended to make printmaking as accessible as possible. If you’re curious about printmaking, but not sure where to start then this workshop will act as a signpost to direct you towards the process that best suit the work you want to make, all under the expert guidance of artist & author, Scarlett Rebecca.

What to Expect

Over the course of this fun and fast-paced day you’ll explore the potential of printmaking, making three prints using three different printmaking processes. You’ll be introduced to three of the main printmaking families; relief print, intaglio print and planographic print. Using the collection of printmaking presses on offer at Draw, we will explore collagraph, drypoint and kitchen lithography, finishing the day with three small print editions.

The session is open to all abilities & levels of experience and Scarlett will be on hand to guide you through the processes and to offer help and informal feedback throughout the day. If you want to continue printmaking after this session, Scarlett will give you instructions on how to print at home without a press and details of local print workshops you can join.

What to Bring

All materials will be provided. You will need to bring:

• Reference images or drawings that you’d like to develop into prints
• A sketchbook for note taking
• Apron & clothes suitable for printing

Getting to the studio

Approach New England House from the New England Street side of the building and walk up to the locked blue double doors next to the sign for the ‘Building Manager’s Office’. Wait to be let in or call the number on the door for entry - the studio is on level 5, Unit 1 South, just knock and walk in. There is parking at London Road car park, Elder Place & Trafalgar St car parks; Brighton station is a 5 minute walk from the studio

Discounts

The discounted rate is available for anybody on low income, students or Draw Patreon supporters. Become a Draw Patreon supporter by signing up to the Draw Patreon from just £3.60 per month. You’ll get the in-person concessionary rate, plus Patreons get tiered access to a wealth of resources including our extensive artist’s photo reference library, live online life drawing & portrait drawing classes, online recorded courses and much more. Whether you are a Patreon supporter or not, you can post your drawings on the Draw community Facebook group and tag @draw_brighton and #drawbrighton on Instagram.

Safety & accessibility

If you have any accessibility needs, please do let us know beforehand on info@draw-brighton.co.uk and we will do everything we can to make sure you can enjoy the classes here. The building has a wheelchair ramp at the North side of the New England Street entrance and lifts up to level 5 with gender-neutral toilets & accessible toilets on floors 4 & 6 accessed by lift.

Oil paints will be used during this session - our air purifier and good ventilation to minimise fumes. We keep the studio a safe environment by providing:

• Monitored ventilation (aiming for <900ppm CO2)
• Air purification with HEPA filters
• Sick pay for our freelance life models

If you have covid, flu or bad cold symptoms we ask you not to attend - you will receive a refund as well as our appreciation!

Cancellations

Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unwell with a contagious illness you may not attend the class - you can request a refund here on Eventbrite and we can issue a full refund, minus Eventbrite's fees. If you are unable to attend, please do get in touch with us on info@draw-brighton.co.uk to discuss the options for transferring your place to another attendee.