Courses
In addition to our programme of courses detailed below we are happy to arrange one off talks or demonstrations and one off workshops.
If you would like to book a course and have any specific needs we should be aware of please contact us to talk them through.
Cancellation Policy
If, after booking a course, you find you cannot attend, LPW will refund the course payment minus a £5 admin fee if you cancel your place more than 10 days before the course start date. Unfortunately LPW can not give refunds for cancellations received less than 10 days before a course starts. LPW reserves the right to cancel courses and will endeavour to give 10 days notice, a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
Print courses starting in February 2012
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Introduction to PrintThursday 23rd February until Thursday 29th March Six week evening class. 6.00pm - 8.00pm A six week evening class presenting the perfect opportunity to try a range of printmaking techniques in easy two hour slots. |
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Lithography WorkshopSaturday 25th and Sunday 26th February 10.00am - 5.00pm Learn Lithography at your own pace; great for beginners and for those developing their skills. |
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Drypoint & Introduction to Collagraph Printing - Twilight Session for Art Teachers & TechniciansTuesday 28th February 6.00pm - 9.00pm Each term we offer a twilight session to art and design teachers and technicians introducing techniques that can be adapted to your own learning environment. |
Print courses starting in March 2012
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Woodblock Printing Evening CourseTuesday 6th March until Tuesday 27th March 6.00pm - 8.00pm Join us for a series of four, 2 – hour sessions designed to teach the basics of wood block and Japanese wood block printing. |
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Wood EngravingSaturday 10th March 10.00am - 4.00pm An introduction to engraving and printing using endgrain wood. |
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MezzotintSunday 11th March 10.00am - 4.00pm The mezzotint is characterised by its dark, smoky quality. |
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Introduction to Textile Screenprinting WeekendSaturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 10.00am - 4.00pm A foundation weekend giving you a grounding in textile screenprinting. |
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Collagraph WeekendSaturday 24th and Sunday 25th March 10.00am - 4.00pm Visiting artist Charles Shearer shares his unique approach to Collagraph printmaking. |
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Offsite Talk: Introducing Expressionist Spirit - Print Walk & TalkWednesday 28th March 1.30pm - 2.30pm Leicester Print Workshop and New Walk Museum present a new series of print walk and talks. |
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Gum ArabicSaturday 31st March 10.30am - 4.30pm Also known as Xerox Lithography this versatile process offers a wide range of possibilities. |
Print courses starting in April 2012
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Four Colour Separation ScreenprintingSunday 1st April 10.00am - 4.00pm Advanced screenprinting day for those with previous experience. |
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Introduction to Screenprinting on Paper WeekendSaturday 14th and Sunday 15th April 10.00am - 4.00pm A weekend course introducing silkscreen printing on paper. |
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Light Shades Project WeekendSaturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 10.00am - 4.00pm Create your own screenprinted lightshade. |
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Introduction to Print, Part OneSaturday 21st April 10.00am - 4.00pm LPW is working with the NCCD to present a series of introductory classes. Enrol for all three to receive a good grounding in printmaking or try a one day taster. |
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Artist Talk: Evelyn Gibbs, presented by Pauline LucasWednesday 25th April 6.00pm - 8.00pm Part of a season of inhouse and offsite artist talks. |
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Lithography WorkshopSaturday 28th and Sunday 29th April 10.00am - 5.00pm Learn Lithography at your own pace; great for beginners and for those developing their skills. |
Print courses starting in May 2012
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Collagraph & CollageSunday 6th May 10.30am - 4.30pm Using mountboard as your starting point, you will slice, tear and glue your design to create a surface to ink and print. |
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MezzotintSunday 13th May 10.00am - 4.00pm The mezzotint is characterised by its dark, smoky quality. |
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Collagraph Continued - Twilight Session for Art Teachers & TechniciansTuesday 15th May 6.00pm - 9.00pm Each term we offer a twilight session to art and design teachers and technicians introducing techniques that can be adapted to your own learning environment. |
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Introduction to PrintThursday 17th May until Thursday 21st June Six week evening class. 6.00pm - 8.00pm A six week evening class presenting the perfect opportunity to try a range of printmaking techniques in easy two hour slots. |
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Photo Plate Lithography Day CourseSaturday 19th May 10.00am - 4.00pm An introduction to this modern alternative to traditional limestone lithography. |
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Introduction to Print, Part TwoSaturday 19th May 10.00am - 4.00pm LPW is working with NCCD to present a series of introductory printmaking classes. Part Two introduces Collagraph printmaking. |
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Letterpress & Little BooksSaturday 19th May 10.00am - 4.00pm This spring and summer we are touring the Letterpress and Little Books course to three offsite venues. |
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Solar Plate Day CourseSunday 20th May 10.00am - 4.00pm A one day introduction to photo etching. |
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Continued Textile ScreenprintingSaturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 10.00am - 4.00pm A weekend course to develop your skills and create a range of textured textile samples. |
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Artist Talk: Making & Marketing - A Printmaker's Point of View, presented by Angela HardingWednesday 30th May 6.00pm - 8.00pm Part of a series of inhouse and offsite talks. |
Print courses starting in June 2012
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Carborundum & DrypointSaturday 2nd June 10.30am - 4.30pm Part of a series of Specialist Print courses at Rufford Craft Centre. |
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Introduction to Screenprinting on Paper WeekendSaturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 10.00am - 4.00pm A weekend course introducing silkscreen printing on paper. |
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Letterpress Evening ClassTuesday 12th June until Tuesday 17th July 6.00pm - 8.00pm Over 6 weeks, this evening course will introduce you to Leicester Print Workshop’s extensive range of type. |
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Mark Making and ToneSaturday 16th June 10.00am - 4.00pm A great place to start for those new to printmaking. |
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Introduction to Print, Part ThreeSaturday 16th June 10.00am - 4.00pm LPW is working with the NCCD to present a series of introductory classes. Enrol for all three to receive a good grounding in printmaking or try a one day taster. |
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Linocut Jigsaws Day CourseSunday 17th June 10.00am - 4.00pm Create a multi-coloured lino cut print the quick and easy way. |
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Four Colour Separation ScreenprintingSaturday 23rd June 10.00am - 4.00pm Advanced screenprinting day for those with previous experience. |
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Letterpress & Little BooksSaturday 23rd June 10.00am - 4.00pm This spring and summer we are touring the Letterpress & Little Books workshop to three offsite venues. |
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Wood EngravingSunday 24th June 10.00am - 4.00pm An introduction to engraving and printing using endgrain wood. |
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Offsite Talk: The Independent German Expressionists - Print Walk & TalkWednesday 27th June 1.30pm - 2.30pm Leicester Print Workshop and New Walk Museum present a new series of print walk and talks. |
Print courses starting in July 2012
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Letterpress & Little BooksSunday 1st July 10.00am - 4.00pm This spring and summer we are touring the Letterpress & Little Books workshop to three offsite venues. |
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Lithography WorkshopSaturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 10.00am - 5.00pm Learn Lithography at your own pace; great for beginners and for those developing their skills. |
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Light Shades Project WeekendSaturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July 10.00am - 4.00pm Create your own screenprinted lightshade. |
Interested in booking a course for you, your school, college, art group, community group or friends?
We can arrange bespoke courses for individuals or groups of all levels on a wide range of techniques. Call us on 0116 255 3634 to talk it through or fill the form in below.