Photopolymer Printmaking

This is an outline of what to expect for this course. Over the course of 2 days, you’ll work in our exceptional printmaking facilities supported by our technical team and we will cover the following: 

Day 1 

After an introduction to the printmaking space and a look at examples of both polymer plates and prints, Becky will show you how to prepare hand-made and digital artwork on translucent film ready for exposure to the plate.  Test strips will be made in the morning for printing after lunch.  

In the afternoon we will expose and develop the final plates so they can dry overnight. There will be time for Becky to demonstrate and you to explore colour mixing, preparing paper and preparing a complementary drypoint plate. 

Day 2 

In the morning the polymer plates will be post-exposed and ready to print. Becky will demonstrate various ways to ink and print from the plate. You’ll then spend the day exploring the medium, and you’ll make a varied edition of prints throughout the day. 

​​​You’ll be engaging in hands-on processes and techniques throughout the course in our exceptional printmaking facilities.  

​​Arrival: 9.30am (welcome and refreshments)  

​​Morning workshop: 10am – 1pm  

​​Afternoon workshop: 2pm – 5pm  

• ​​​Source material - any drawings/prints/photos you wish to work from. Please note - information on how to provide your digital artwork or photography will be shared after enrolment on the course. 
• ​​Overalls, an apron or old clothing you don't mind getting messy!  
• ​​Shoes which have full foot coverage - i.e. no open-toed sandals, flip flips, etc.   
• ​Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you.  

​​All equipment and materials required are provided, however you may wish to bring your own drawing materials if preferred.​   

​​All materials and specialist tools and equipment required are included in the course fee, however you may wish to bring your own drawing materials and paper if preferred.​ ​ 

​​Tea/coffee is included each day.

​​​​This course is taught in our exceptional Printmaking facilities on our Falmouth Campus.   

​​Our Falmouth Campus can be reached via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.   

​​For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.​  

​​This course is open to all adults with no prerequisite knowledge, it’s suitable for all abilities. ​ 

​​Accommodation is not included in this course cost. If you would like to book accommodation, please see our accommodation for short course students page for a range of options. ​ ​ 

Please note that printmaking is quite a physical process. All our printmaking courses require use of either heavy machines (rolling presses for example), or arm strength – and you’ll be standing for long periods of time. You need to have fairly good mobility to handle some of the equipment.  ​​ 

​​​Our Falmouth campus is not fully accessible, with some activities in early Victorian three storey buildings.  

​Please contact us if you have questions about mobility and access.  ​