Printmaking with your own hands

July 1 – 5

In-person

Language: English

Course Description

Each day, students study one of the types of engraving and make prints. The course will finish with making creative works in the chosen technique and the final exhibition of works made within the intensive course.

Why Choose This Course?

The course allows you to understand how to use printmaking for any creative ideas and begin a career in the field of visual arts.

Content 

• Day 1. Introduction to Printmaking, Relief print / Collography,
• Day 2. Relief print / Linocut
• Day 3. Relief print / Chinecolle, using coloured paper, ready-made prints
• Day 4. Monotype / Black and white monotype / Colour monotype
• Day 5. Intaglio / Dry point,
• Day 6. Intaglio / Etching / Aquatint
• Day 7. Creative works production
• Solo working (9 academic hours)
• The intensive programme also includes visits to museums and galleries in St Petersburg, meetings with various artists in their studios.

Skills and Competence

During this course, students will learn the basics of printmaking, relief printmaking, monotype, collography, and etching.

Teaching Methods

Workshops, individual projects, practical training, visiting museums, exhibitions and artists' studios.

Prerequisites

Computer classes and printing workshop are provided for students, the only requirement is English language proficiency.

Final Assessment 

Individual project presentation.

Final Grade Background

Аttendance, engagement, task completion.

Course is taught by

Teacher at HSE Art and Design School Yuri Shtapakov.