Five Day Printmaking Course

Take a deep dive into the world of printmaking with this hands-on craft course.



5 x 7 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £325 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this exciting craft course that will guide you through the inks to find your favourite printing process.
You'll be guided through each step by experienced printmaker and supportive teacher John Howard, with extra help from some other talented technicians. You can explore a vast range of methods, or pick a particular area to refine your skills.
This intensive five-day printing course is suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to those with more experience in this creative activity. You'll get a chance to meet like-minded artists in the area and share inspiration through different printmaking techniques.
Class sizes are kept small so there is plenty of time for bespoke tuition. Set your own ambitions for this week of learning how to print and experiment with the facilities and materials on hand. While you're here at the printmaking studio you can try silkscreen, monotype and etching processes.
The studio is nestled amongst other creative businesses so you can explore other inspirations while you here. There is also a cafe on-site, perfect for lunches. The entire place is fully wheelchair accessible.
Once your printmaking course is over, you will leave with some amazing artwork in hand to put up at home, turn into DIY greetings cards or give out as handmade gifts to loved ones.
Materials are provided with the exception of paper and printmaking plates. These will be available from the studio at cost price.
What you'll get
Materials (excluding paper and plate) to create a variety of prints to take home.
Knowledge required
Suitable for those with no previous experience as well as those wishing to develop their skills.
What to bring
  • Lunch or money for the nearby cafes.
  • Some images/ideas you want to work from. These could be drawings, sketches, photographs or magazine cuttings.
  • Cost price for paper and printmaking plates.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 5 consecutive days.

Location

John Howard Print Studios - Workshops 4 And 5, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8FG

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John Howard is an award-winning painter and printmaker and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) and an honorary member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (MRBSA). As well as running his highly-regarded print studio, he is also an associate lecturer at Falmouth University.
Born in Birmingham, England, John worked in industry in the midlands for ten years before studying fine art as a mature student where he graduated with a first class honours degree. He moved to Cornwall for greater professional and personal fulfilment and now runs a printmaking studio in an iconic eco-building, offering courses, workshops and open access to other printmakers as well as making his own work.

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