Relief Printing

COURSE CODE: SC2404PR04

COURSE DATES: Monday 28th July – Thursday 31st July 2025

TUTOR: Jackie Smith

DAYS: 4

TIMES: 10:00am – 4:30pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner

FEE: £320

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL

In this exciting four day course students you will be led by an experienced tutor who will help you develop your ideas into prints by exploring two main relief printing techniques. Relief printing focuses on form and texture; you will learn to combine the tone, hue and saturation of multiple colours to achieve an edition of prints on archival Italian paper.

The first half of the week will be spent carving a linoleum plate using specialist Japanese carving tools to develop a series of reduction relief prints in multiple colour combinations.

The second half of the week will be spent learning Multiplate Woodcut printmaking – the oldest form of printmaking. This is a relief process in which knives and other tools are used to carve a design into the surface of a wooden block.

Throughout this course you will learn how to:
-Design and draw your design onto a linoleum and wooden block
-Use a variety of specialist printmaking equipment and materials
-Plan and stage your colour layers
-Use a professional printing press

You will gradually add a new colour, building your composition through layers and bringing your prints to life. This popular course is ideal for beginners or repeat attendees.

The studio is a low-​toxic environment with dedicated printmaking facilities for professional hands-on learning. Once you have completed the course we recommend signing up to our Multiplate Woodcut course to learn a new technique, or join us for Open Access sessions, giving you the opportunity to further develop your printmaking skills. After completing this course students will be given one free Open Access session.

Recommend booking by: July 14, 2025

COURSE SCHEDULE

Beginner

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Students spend time learning the very basics of the taught medium, for example, how to mix colours, use different tools, set up an easel. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience, they tend to follow a more structured path than our other courses, ensuring each student receives the guidance they need from the tutor.

All materials will be provided for this course.

JACKIE SMITH 

Jackie Smith lives and works in London and her art work often considers an interaction and dialogue with a place. After a career working in urban and housing research her connections to and investigations of places have become a focus for her art making.  Sometimes using found objects or co-creating with the environment she makes mixed media installations, site specific work as well as working in paint and printmaking. She has exhibited in shows around London and has work held in private collections in both the UK and internationally. She has previous experience of teaching abroad, facilitating art workshops in schools and as a volunteer play therapist.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.

  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course

  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.

  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.

  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.

  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.

  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

£320.00

Japanese Woodcut, Beginner course, Short Course, Printmaking

Early Bird offer available until 21st May.

Offer exclusive to week-long summer courses running between July – August.

Please apply coupon code aa-summer-10% at checkout.

£320.00