Highland Print Studio – Summer Specials 2013

25th May 2013

This summer Highland Print Studio in Inverness are putting on a sizzling suite of one day taster classes, celebrating drawing and printmaking, and making use of our glorious weather*.

All of the classes in the summer programme are suitable for absolute beginners and no previous printmaking experience is necessary. They provide an effective way of dipping a toe into a printmaking technique before deciding if you would like to go on to do one of the Studio’s access courses.

Snapshot Photoshop
Friday 19 July, 10am – 4pm, Cost: £45 full/£38 conc
Head out around Inverness with your camera for some tuition and guidance on photography. Back in the studio, learn a few simple Photoshop developing tools, which will enhance your images. Select your favourite image to be printed onto archival paper. Please bring digital camera.

Sunshine on a Plate
Thursday 25 July, 10am – 4pm, Cost: £45 full/£38 conc
An introduction into the wonders of solar plates. Learn how to draw on to transparencies, and then expose the drawing on to polymer plates using the whimsy of the summer sun (Suitable for thrill-seekers). Then hand-ink the plates and print with an etching press. The resulting prints will give your drawing a lovely oomph.

Etch a Sketch
Friday 26 July, 10am – 4pm, Cost: £45 full/£38 conc
Learn line drawing techniques out and about in Inverness. Then, back at the Studio, transfer your drawing on to a steel plate and then etch and print it by hand using traditional intaglio inks and press. This technique will produce prints with a lovely quality of line.

Woodcut Out and About
Thursday 8 August, 10am – 4pm, Cost: £45 full/£38 conc
Treat woodcut like a sketchbook. Learn the basics of drawing and cutting on location in Inverness, before returning to the studio to produce finished prints with a freshness and freedom in the mark making that only a Highland summer can bring.

On Screen Location
Friday 9 August, 10am – 4pm, Cost: £45 full/£38 conc
Discover how to create stencils for screenprinting with simple drawing techniques and materials en plein air. Back at the studio, expose images on to screens and develop up to produce lively and vibrant prints.

Classes suitable for adults and families. Minimum age 12.

All classes 10am – 4pm, £45 full/ £38 conc

To book a place please call Highland Print Studio on 01463 718999 or e-mail: info[AT]highlandprintstudio.co.uk or visit www.highlandprintstudio.co.uk/classes

Gift vouchers are available.

Highland Print Studio is funded by Creative Scotland and Highland Council.

*Please bring waterproof clothing, and if desired cushion, mat etc to sit on.

Highland Print Studio, 20 Bank St, Inverness. IV1 1QU.