Short Course

Beginners Printmaking

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Duration

7 Weeks
Cost

£265
Tutor

Jess Bugler
When

Tuesday Evenings

Explore printmaking techniques from Lino to Collagraph with hands-on experimentation.

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Course Overview

This dynamic printmaking course takes you on a creative journey through a variety of exciting techniques. You'll start by exploring simple yet impactful methods like lino printing, then move on to more complex processes such as Monoprinting and Drypoint, where you'll learn to create intricate designs with rich textures.

As the course progresses, you'll discover the textural possibilities of Collagraph and the eco-friendly approach of Tetra Pak printing, among other techniques.

What we do...

Venue, Times, Dates

Term starts on 6th May. There will be 7 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 27th May. The last session will be 24th June.

All sessions will be held in the Print workshop at our College Road Campus. Sessions will start at 6.30pm and will finish at approximately 9pm.

About the Tutor

Jess Bugler

Jess is an award-winning printmaker and educator, specializing in Linocut, Risograph, Collagraph, and Takuhon. She teaches workshops across the UK and leads the Print Workshop at College Road Campus.

Recent accolades include the Hawthorn Prize for Excellence in Printmaking (Flourish Awards 2024) and the Peter Reddick Bursary for Innovation in Relief Printmaking. Her solo shows span Spike Print Studio, Hereford Courtyard, and the Royal Cambrian Academy, alongside Arts Council-funded installations for Alone Together and Brink. Jess’s work has featured in prestigious group exhibitions such as The International Print Biennale and Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair.

An example of Jess Bugler's work. It features 4 long landscape prints in black and white arranged on a white wall. The works are textured and vary in height.

An example of Jess Bugler's work. A reduction linocut depicting a Syrian warzone.

Short Courses FAQs

What age do I have to be to do a short course?

Unless otherwise stated, our short courses are suitable for 16+.

We recommend anyone aged 16-17 is accompanied by someone 18+ who is also a paying participant.

What do I need to bring with me?

Basic materials are provided on all of our short courses, and you will be advised on any additional materials you may want to buy for personal projects whilst on the short course.

Make sure to bring some water, and dress appropriately for using college equipment (for example, no open-toed shoes, long hair tied back when using workshop equipment, and no highly flammable clothes if using fire).

Do I need to have experience?

All of our short courses, unless specifically stated, are suitable for beginners or people with a little experience. There will usually be a mix of abilities in the group.

How many people are in the class?

Group sizes vary course to course, but we keep them small where possible so you get as much tutor time as possible. At the moment, the largest short course group is 15 people.

Do I get a certificate?

Courses like these can look great on your CV and are good for professional development. Therefore, we award certificates at the end of the course, provided that you attended enough of the sessions.

Our short courses are non-credit bearing programmes.