A3768 - Explore: printmaking – introduction to processes

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Start Date: 24/09/2026      End Date: 26/11/2026        Start Time: 18:00      End Time: 21:00        Hours per Week: 3.00      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £216.00 (tuition)     £379.00 (overseas)     £90.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Anna Dyke        No of Places: 1
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
You will work with a range of processes including monoprint, relief (linocut or card print), collagraph, and basic drypoint, learning how each method works while exploring how they can be used in different ways.
The focus is on exploration, repetition, and variation. You will experiment with mark making, texture, layering, and simple colour, trying out ideas and seeing how your work changes through reworking and testing.
You will take part in group discussion and informal critique, helping you reflect on what works, what doesn’t, and what you would like to develop further. You will also look at artworks from different cultures and traditions to support your ideas.
Sketchbooks are used to record your experiments, helping you track your progress and build confidence in your decision making.
This course prepares you to progress to Explore: printmaking – extend and combine processes (Term B), where you will begin combining techniques and developing your work more independently.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Explore printmaking techniques through experimentation and practice
* Create simple prints using monoprint, relief, and intaglio methods
* Experiment with mark making, texture, layering, and colour
* Develop ideas through repetition, testing, and reworking.
* Reflect on your work through discussion, critique, and sketchbook use
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Some experience of Printmaking.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
We will provide all the basic materials but you will need to provide your
own specialist materials.
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are 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.
Prosp User 12
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 and you will participate in regular self assessment.

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.
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
This course prepares you to progress to Explore: printmaking – extend and combine processes (Term B), where you will begin combining techniques and developing your work more independently. 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.
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
Accessibility Notice
Please note before enrolling in print courses that the studio is located at the top of the building and is not accessible by lift. Access requires using a staircase of 98 steps. As a result, the print studio may not be suitable for individuals with mobility difficulties. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your access needs, please get in touch—we’re happy to advise where we can.
Please also note: 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.
Prosp User 13

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.
Prosp User 14