This fabulous course is designed to provide professional training in processing artwork digitally and autographically, screen and print table preparation and printing basic repeat patterns on a variety of fabrics of your choice. (We can advise on fabric type to bring to your course). Suitable for beginners or as a refresher.

For bookings or further info call 020 8316 5522 / 07815 090648

Or email: enquiries@thamesbarrier-printstudio.co.uk

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A place has just become available – Previous experience of etching is required.

The course includes an introduction to a background in Photo Etching and it’s uses, preparation of a zinc plate with photo emulsion, working in Photoshop to prepare transparencies, producing transparencies, exposing and developing photo plates, plate biting, plate inking and printing. You will be working from your own images so bring a photograph, drawing or digital image up to A4 to work with.

To book email enquiries@thamesbarrier-printstudio.co.uk
or call 020 8316 5522 / 07815 090648

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We offer creative opportunities for beginners or intermediates. Each course offers practical, straightforward training and advice from established practicing printmakers. Our introductory courses are designed to provide artists with the skills and confidence to join and work in the studio as an open access member. We also offer short and specialist courses for experienced printmakers providing a more in depth understanding of disciplines and a chance to explore new or experimental methods.

Our regular introductory courses in screenprinting and etching are held on Monday evenings
and over weekends. Our short courses are for one day and held on Saturdays and some weekdays. All materials are included in the course fee. Concession rates are available to SFSA and TBPS members, Greenwich Borough residents, students, recent graduates, unemployed and over 60s.

All course participants must be 16 years or over. Health and Safety regulations recommend that courses are not advisable during pregnancy.

Booking is easy – our secure online booking facility will be available soon but in the meantime if you are interested in any of our courses and/or you want to book.

email us at enquiries@thamesbarrier-printstudio.co.uk or call 020 8316 5522

To secure a place full payment must be taken at time of booking. Cancellations must be more than 14 days before the date of your course to receive a full refund. Any cancellations later 14 days prior cannot be refunded if the place cannot be filled.

We will be offering courses in a range of disciplines – etching, photo etching, screenprinting on paper, textile screenprinting, plate litho, relief and letterpress throughout 2012 – something for everyone – but as part of our studio launch why not choose from the following – unleash your creativity for Christmas!:

Introduction to Etching

Saturday and Sunday 3 & 4 December 10am-5pm

or

Monday evenings (for 5 evenings) 21 November-19 December 6.30-9pm

£160.00 standard/ £145 concession

This intensive course offers an introduction to the basic techniques of etching. Beginners are very welcome and also those wanting to refresh their skills in the everyday procedures of an etching studio. The course includes plate preparation, laying hard and soft grounds, laying an aquatint, etching a plate,
inking a plate, paper preparation and printing, and you take home a small edition.

You’ll be working from your own artwork/ideas so bring some images – either original drawings, photocopies, photographs to use as source material. Your print size will be approximately A4.

To book this course email us or call 020 8316 5522

Introduction to Screenprinting

Monday evenings (for 5 evenings) 21 November – 19 December 6.30-9pm

£160.00 standard/ £145 concession

This course offers a hands-on introduction to screenprinting on paper using a selection of step by step examples and your own images. Explore the basic techniques including preparation of screens, using a
range of photographic and direct mark making techniques, work with stencils and print a small edition to take home. No prior experience is necessary. Also ideal as a refresher.

Special!  Screenprint for Christmas

Saturday and Sunday 10 & 11 December 10.30am-5.30pm

£160.00 standard/ £145 concession

This course offers the same hands-on introduction to screenprinting as our standard course, but with a twist!  Explore basic techniques including preparation of screens, using a range of photographic and direct mark making techniques to create gift wrap and greeting cards, just in time for Christmas!  Use typography, different paper surfaces and inks including gold and silver to create bespoke festive cheer for the holidays!

To book this course email us or call 020 8316 5522

Introduction to Screenprinting on Textiles

Saturday and Sunday

10.30am-5.30pm  – dates to be confirmed

If you are interested in this course please email us to be added to the course interest list

This weekend course provides an introduction to screen-printing on textiles; printing your own designs on a range of fabrics of your choice, experimenting with building up layers using simple paper cut stencils through to photographic imaged stencils.

**You will have to bring specialist fabrics (cotton, silk, wool or synthetics) or T-shirts needed for your work – we can advise you beforehand. This course is suitable for both beginners and those who have previous screen-printing knowledge and want to brush up on their skills.

Photo Etching

One-day course

10.30am-5.30pm – dates to be confirmed

If you are interested in this course please email us to be added to the course interest list

Learn how to work with a digital image to prepare it for photo etching, coat and expose photo etching plates and take a print. Bring a photograph, drawing or digital image up to A4 to work. Experience of etching required.

Photo Experimental printmaking with dry copier / laser toner.

One-day course

10.30am-5.30pm – dates to be confirmed

If you are interested in this course please email us to be added to the course interest list

Dry copier toners have many desirable characteristics for use in all printmaking media. Explore possibilities of using the toner to create a range of marks, from rich textures through delicate washes and photo transfers. Basic experience in printmaking required.

Multi plate (colour separation process) photo lithography on offset press

One-day course

10.30am-5.30pm – dates to be confirmed

If you are interested in this course please email us to be added to the course interest list

Introduction to the use of photographic images within the lithography process. Bring along prepared colour digital images, experiment with transparent and opaque colours on the offset press. Experience of plate lithography is required.

Letterpress – introduction

Weekend course

10.30am-5.30pm – dates to be confirmed

If you are interested in this course please email us to be added to the course interest list

This course is an introduction into the world of letterpress where you will learn the basics through working with your own text. You’ll learn to professionally handle metal type and using a table-top Adana press, you can create your own greetings cards, business cards, letterheads and invite cards of your own choice. No previous letterpress experience required.

Introduction to Photoshop

One-day course

10.30am-5.30pm – dates to be confirmed

If you are interested in this course please email us to be added to the course interest list

Adobe Photoshop has infinite creative possibilities and this one-day course will introduce you to the general capabilities of working with Photoshop CS5.  This includes finding your way around the software, working with layers, working with type, retouching, resizing and image manipulation, designing a page layout and preparing a file for print. At the end of the day you’ll take away a small edition printed on our large format Epson printer. Basic computer skills helpful but no experience of Adobe Photoshop needed.

If you’d like to talk to us about any of the courses above please call 020 8316 5522 – we are
more than happy to advise.

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Etching and Screenprinting areas

New acid room

New etching area overlooking the Thames. Above: New screen printing studio