A4250 - Creative Essentials: printmaking – studio processes

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Start Date: 22/09/2026      End Date: 24/11/2026        Start Time: 10:00      End Time: 12:30        Hours per Week: 2.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £180.00 (tuition)     £316.00 (overseas)     £75.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Anna Dyke        No of Places: FULL - click to check
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
You will experiment with monochrome and colour, using drawing, texture, and simple imagery as starting points. You may work from observation or your own ideas, developing confidence through trying things out and learning from the results.
You will be introduced to artists from a range of cultures who use printmaking, helping you expand your ideas and understanding. Sketchbooks and visual notes will support your learning, helping you record processes and reflect on your work.
As you practise, you will begin to understand the tools, techniques, and language of printmaking while building your own portfolio of prints.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Use basic printmaking tools and equipment safely
* Produce simple prints using monoprint, relief, and intaglio techniques
* Explore mark making, texture, and layering
* Experiment with monochrome and limited colour
* Record and reflect on your work in a sketchbook
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
No previous experience is required. The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in exploring creative ideas through printmaking. Returning students are welcome on the course and they will be encouraged to explore personal projects and develop their own creative style
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Most materials and tools will be provided. Learners may wish to bring their
own drawing and printmaking tools (or start to purchase their own set),
along with a sketchbook or notebook for collecting ideas, drawings and found imagery. Camera phones are useful for recording demonstrations and/ or documenting processes.
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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.
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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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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
After completing this course, you can progress onto Printmaking Explore level courses. 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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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.
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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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