B4257 - Printmaking - All Levels [CPA]

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Start Date: 14/01/2026      End Date: 18/03/2026        Start Time: 18:00      End Time: 20:30        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £164.00 (tuition)     £295.00 (overseas)     £64.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Lina Avramidou        No of Places: FULL - click to check
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
This is an all-levels course which will enable you to explore various printmaking processes such as monotype, drypoint, linocut, collagraph and screenprinting. You will create original prints, limited editions and artists books. You will learn how to work safely in the print studio and use printmaking presses and equipment, materials and tools. You will produce print-based work from a range of starting points including drawing and photography and understand where printmaking fits in the history of art and design as well as in current creative industries. Independent exploration and developing individual projects will also be encouraged. Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced students. You will be supported by the tutor to learn new skills or to develop existing skills if you are more experience.

Objectives

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Develop your personal creative ideas through a selected print medium.
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Use collected imagery, mark-making, composition and colour to develop
printmaking images.
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Create a body of printed artwork using various techniques.
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Record and discuss ideas using specific printmaking terminology.
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Keep a record of your learning using a sketchbook or journal.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements except a commitment to attend each week on time and develop skills learnt outside of class time.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
We will provide all the basic materials but you will need to provide your
own specialist materials.

Previous work can be brought to the class to help you decide on ideas for
development. Drawings, found images and photographs which you find
interesting will also be a valuable resource.
Please bring a sketch book and a pencil to record your artwork and printmaking terminology and reflect/develop your ideas.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
After completing this course, you can re-enrol or progress onto the Printmaking Workshop. You may want to think about promoting yourself and your work and consider the Using Instagram and WordPress course. Please see our website Idea Store - Learning for further information on a range of Visual Arts courses or speak with your tutor. Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of
experience knowledge or current skills.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course.
Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course to you will help you
work to your full potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and
where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
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Other Info

Other Info
We have high expectations regarding attendance and punctuality. We expect 100% attendance for all scheduled sessions and that you do so punctually and are ready to start learning at the start of the class.
We acknowledge the rare occasions when that will not be possible, please inform us before the class by emailing ideastoreadmin@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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