Life drawing and Printmaking - The Figure and Monoprint Workshop [SSK]

Course intent

Join in for a dynamic session of printmaking and life drawing. Learn how to draw from a life model and how to Mono Print - an easy, direct and immediate way to turn a live drawing into a surprising and even mysterious print. Using paint and ink on plates, you will explore mark-making and abstraction with experimental approaches to expressive works inspired by the human figure. Enjoy the well-being benefits gained through working in a friendly, creative learning environment.

What will we cover?

• Mono-printing techniques

• How to create tone to describe volume and add contrast
• Using line to describe form, shape and volume
• Mark-making to describe texture
• Abstraction
• Composition
• How to create expressive images of the human figure

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  This is a mixed ability class, so all are welcome.

  What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

  · Pencil & rubber & sharpener

· Willow charcoal · A4 cartridge paper 140gsm · A3 newsprint paper (4 sheets) · A3 cartridge paper 140gsm (at least 10 sheets) · Some white and black or brown acrylic paint (feel free to bring some colours too) · Assorted brushes · A printing plate- A sheet of A4 or larger shiny surfaced piece of acrylic/ plastic or a gelli plate if you have (the tutor will provide 10 gelli plates on the day for you to try) , · Printing Ink if you have it · A Roller /Brayer if you have · Biro · An A3 portfolio or folder and some extra newsprint sheets to carefully store prints that might still be wet, before taking them home · Some kitchen roll or old rags

Please come prepared to get a little messy by wearing old / dark clothes or apron

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto other Arts & Crafts courses with SAL. Your tutor, Camila, teaches evening life drawing classes in Woking during term time.

The tutor will be happy to assist learners wishing to build a portfolio of work for entry to Further Education or alternative courses of study with other providers.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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